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  • The Flight over the Bermuda Triangle chapter 2 Cover
    by Nicholas Everett The Deadly Diamond Ring When Jenny brought the coffee to Clinton, at first he shook his head and said he didn't want anything. But after Jenny's repeated invitations, he finally took the cup, but only with his left hand. His right hand still rested on the armrest. Jenny smiled and started chatting with him. Suddenly, she stopped and pointed out of the window. "Look at that cloud!" While Clinton turned to look out of the window, Jenny tilted the cup, and a few drops of hot coffee landed on his arm. He…
    Mystery • Romance • Thriller
  • The Flight over the Bermuda Triangle chapter 3 Cover
    by Nicholas Everett Customs! Yes, Clinton would only open his bag at the customs. If she could delay him there... Jenny had already written "One diamond ring" on the declaration form. Then, an idea popped into her head. She went to the cloakroom and took down the windbreaker labeled "18"... The buzzer rang. The plane was about to land. Jenny started helping the passengers get their coats. She also gave the windbreaker to Clinton. At the customs checkpoint, Jenny handed in a blank declaration form. When it was Clinton's…
    Mystery • Romance • Thriller
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