Hidden Agemda (Kate Diamond Adventure) Read Online Free PDF

toward him and he picked a few off.
    “It’s great to see you Kate, but I know you didn’t come here just to see us.” Vic leaned across the table, a sparkle of excitement in his eyes. “Tell us about this new job and how we can help.”
    Kate’s parents listened intently while she told them about the Millennia Ruby and how it would be auctioned off at the ice hotel.
    “So you’re going to steal it back?” Vic narrowed his eyes at Kate. “Is that legal?”
    “Well, technically, the ruby belongs to us, so taking it back really isn’t stealing.” Kate nibbled on the corner of a cracker. “Besides, what’s Crowder going to do? Call the police on us?”
    Vic and Carlotta laughed.  
    “But surely, the museum has the police looking for it …” Vic said.
    “Yeah, of course. But we all know how slow they are,” Kate answered. “They’ll probably still be looking for it in Boston by the time I’ve gone to Antarctica and come all the way back.”
    Carlotta’s brows shot up. “True. They always were pretty slow on the uptake.”
    “That’s why Max has sent me in to look for it. He knows I’ll actually get it back—the police are only added insurance, just in case. We don’t want them to feel left out if it turns out we really need them,” Kate said.
    “But this sounds like a tough job.” Vic’s eyes turned dark with concern. “How will you get in … and out? Do you know anything about the security? Is your boss providing you with a good cover?”
    “That’s why I’ve come here for help,” Kate said. “I know you guys are the best.”
    “Boy, I’d like to get my hands on that ruby,” Carlotta said teasingly, then quickly added, “just to see it, not to steal it. You know I’m out of that business and besides, I prefer my gems to be cut and polished and set into gold or platinum.”
    Kate narrowed her eyes at her mother. “I hope you’re not thinking of coming with me.”
    “Well, now that you mention it, that’s not such a bad idea.” Carlotta looked at Vic who nodded. “You’re going to need backup …”
    Vic must have seen the look on Kate’s face because he held his hands out to stop the two women from arguing before she could get her mouth open.  
    “Let’s see what we’re up against first,” he said standing up. “Then we’ll know exactly who we need to send in and where to place them.”
    Kate watched her father duck back into the condo and come out with a notepad, pencil and laptop computer. He sat back down at the table, pushed the pad and paper over to Carlotta and then opened the laptop.
    “This will give me a chance to use my new software,” Vic said as he tapped on the keyboard.
    “They have software for planning heists now?” Kate asked in disbelief.
    “Not everyone does, but since we have our very own software geek right here at Golden Capers , we do,” Vic said, then at Kate’s look of alarm he winked and added, “We don’t use it to plan real jobs but we do like to keep our skills sharp and it’s fun to play around with.”
    Carlotta leaned forward, her eyes glittering with excitement. “Okay, spill all the details about the auction.”
    Carlotta scribbled in the notepad and Vic tapped on the keyboard while Kate told them about the ice hotel and the special auction.
    “Did you say your young man had satellite photos?” Vic asked without looking up from the computer.
    “Young man?” Kate’s forehead creased. “Oh, you mean Gideon? He’s not my young man.”
    Kate saw her parents share a look.  
    “That’s too bad. You should find someone to share your life with,” Carlotta said. “It’s wonderful when you find the right person.”
    Kate’s heart warmed at the affectionate look her parents gave each other as Vic covered Carlotta’s delicate hand with his. She felt a wistful tug—would she ever find love like that?
    “I thought maybe that other FBI detective—”  
    Kate held her hand up to stop her mother from saying more. She