Page 44 of An Epic Voyage

Griffin’s cell vibrated in his pocket.He looked at the screen and answered.

“Hey, Griff, bad news.The storm has officially changed course.It’s headed directly for Van Houten Island.”

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Evangeline was workingon her computer when a sharp rap sounded on her door.

It swung open.

“You could’ve waited until I invited you in,” she chastised.

Jackson didn’t take the bait.“It’s turned.”

Evangeline popped out of her seat, knowing instantly what he was talking about.“The hurricane is headed to the island?”

“It looks like it will take a direct hit.”

She grabbed her phone.“We have to get her out of there.”She dialed Indigo’s number, but the call kicked to voicemail.“Damn it, Indigo.”She disconnected and tried again.Same result.

Chapter Thirteen

Indigo had been tosome impressive residences in her career.Van Houten’s island resort was up there in terms of sheer extravagance and overall beauty.It was a crime that it sat empty most of the year.He should rent it out for corporate retreats or private parties.It deserved to be seen and used.

Of course, since he was likely conducting nefarious deals here, it might be better to keep the public away.

Jordy burst through her open door and fell back on her bed, arms and legs spread.“This place is totally bougie,” he enthused.

“Don’t you live in his LA home?”

“Yes, but it’s Hollywood glam.His penthouse in Manhattan is New York posh.The estate in Hawaii is Polynesian plush.The Miami condo is an Art Deco delight.Then there’s his flat in London, the one in Paris, the chateau in Switzerland, the vineyard in Tuscany, and the manor in Monte Carlo.They each have their own flavor.This one is Caribbean chic.”

Indy knew from the background packet Evangeline and Jackson had prepared for her that there were sixteen other properties Van Houten owned around the world.He also managed businesses numbering in the hundreds, a fleet of jets, several helicopters, boats, and a substantial collection of luxury cars, which could have easily supported a dozen dealerships.His wealth wasn’t just obnoxious, it was obscene.How could he not want to help people less fortunate?

Whether or not Jinger realized it, Van Houten was rumored to have women stashed around the world waiting for him, according to the gossip sites—not that they were remotely reliable.He had fathered six kids with six different women.The child support alone had to be in the millions.Indy idly wondered if he ever spent time with any of his offspring.

“Have you been to all of his homes?”