Blood Trial Supernatural Battle (Vampire Towers #1) - Kelly St. Clare Page 0,141

to hear that! My fingers are crossed for success.”

I heard the smile in her voice. “We all are. But I rang you because my husband and I have decided to sell our property in Black, 102 Victoria Avenue. Henry told us about the decline in the market, but… well, he also told us you were able to get them a very good price.”

Laurel snorted loudly.

Crap. I really hoped Kyros couldn’t hear this conversation. Or anyone other than the Indebted.

I chose my words with care. “I’m certainly able to present you with an honest range. The market in Black is steadier than Green, but there’s a downward trend across the board in Bluff City. In one year, your property won’t be as affected as Henry and Bess’s, but you will make less than you would by selling now. You’d have made even more last year, if I’m honest.”

“Our neighbours were saying the same,” Mrs Fenton mourned down the line. “My husband and I have worked too hard to let this asset devalue before our eyes. We sold all of our other properties to afford it, and we’re both regretting the move right now, I tell you that.”

That was pretty sad, actually. “It’s never nice to feel that your empire’s at risk. Did you have a timeline for sale?”

“I have no immediate ties here. My husband will be working abroad from mid-month. My children are grown and moved out. Last night, I looked into the market in Hamburg. Moving there would remove the constant commutes for my husband. While a change of culture would be a new challenge for me, I find myself strangely excited by the thought of living in Germany for a year.”

“What colour was rolled tonight?” I mouthed at Laurel.

She shook her head once.

Not our turn. The roll wouldn’t happen until midnight tonight.

Blast.

I could lay the groundwork.

Mrs Fenton was still speaking. “My husband flies out mid-next week. So we’d love to meet with you as soon as possible to discuss it. I’d like to fly out with him if I can.”

Holy shit. This wasn’t happening to me.

I darted my eyes around and settled on my plan of attack. “A year abroad in Germany sounds like a dream. And of course you want to fly out with him. Being apart from your loved ones is no easy feat. Here’s what I propose. Live Right keeps up-to-date records of properties in Bluff City. If you give me half an hour, I can pull up any records we have of your address. Then I’ll be able to give an informed rundown of what you and Mr Fenton can expect.”

The relief in her voice was plain. “That would be much appreciated. I’m sorry to rush you like this. I’m sure it must be near the end of your workday.”

I didn’t even know what day it was, but this time when she said sorry, she meant it. “I’m happy to help any relation of Henry and Bess. You’ll hear from me within the hour.”

We exchanged goodbyes.

“I’ve got a reputation,” I murmured after hanging up.

Eek. I hoped selling houses for maximum valuation didn’t get back to Kyros.

None of the Indebted spoke a word, but each of them concealed a smile. Yep, I was a crappy employee.

“What’s Angelica stored under on your phone?” I asked Laurel.

She arched a brow. “Angelica.”

“Original,” I teased.

Her number was right at the top.

“Miss Tetley?”

“I got a call from someone in Black who’d like to sell. What are the dice looking like doing tonight?”

“You received a call from Black?”

I made a face. “A person who owns a property in Black. They’re more than a house, Angie.”

“What’s she got?” a deep voice asked in the background.

My stomach clenched at the gravelly sound. Kyros.

“Why did they call you?” Angelica enquired after a beat.

I crossed my fingers behind my back. “I secured their nephew’s house last week—the Poltons.”

“I remember.”

I tempered my impatience. “The roll?”

“Yes, I have the stats pulled up in front of me.”

Oops.

It was kind of hard to tell what was real and what was remaining PMS thrall stuff.

“Seven is the most likely roll,” she said. “It’s Kyros’s favourite number.”

“I’m unsure how that’s pertinent to the discussion.” She was relentless.

“The most likely roll would put us on Blue. But Black and Red are the second most probable rolls.”

That meant shit, really. A three was rolled just last week, which was one of the lowest probabilities. Except what if the dice roll did put Clan Sundulus on Black? I was still looking for a way