Crossfire Series Questions for SYLVIA

[Kirsten]

This thread is being started so we can all have a place to put our questions that we want Sylvia to answer. Obviously she will not be able to answer all since we have two more book to go... YAY!

 

 

My question still is what was with the back and forth between Gideon and Elizabeth regarding Cary at the garden party?

 

 

It is obvious that Gideon and Angus have a very close relationship, will we find out more about it, it book 4 or 5?

[sscrph]

Maybe she said yes because of what happened in the plane -- by lowering his ultimate sexual defenses and trusting her, he proved he was capable of being able to open up.

 

His pattern of shutting her out, present from day one of their relationship, had been the real dealbreaker, not Corrine (Corrine was just the last straw.) When she did get back together with Gideon, she still (rightly so) was afraid he'd go back to shutting her out again, making it impossible for them to work out after all -- would have broken her heart all over again.

 

He proved he is ready and able to change, and I think that's what made her finally ready to marry him.

She explains it further in the last pages of the book . Eva is madly , desperately in love with Gideon and he has changed drastically for her and she knows by marrying him she will change too. She is just afraid of the unknown and of the person she will ultimately become but they will be together. I think this is a valid fear for anyone contemplating marriage especially marriage to a mogul and 2 people with quite a lot of baggage to consider...

[julie54]

She explains it further in the last pages of the book . Eva is madly , desperately in love with Gideon and he has changed drastically for her and she knows by marrying him she will change too. She is just afraid of the unknown and of the person she will ultimately become but they will be together. I think this is a valid fear for anyone contemplating marriage especially marriage to a mogul and 2 people with quite a lot of baggage to consider...

Once their relationship hits the headlines, their life will be constantly in the public eye. Something Eva hates. She has first hand experience of what it's like with her mother. Together they are strong, as book 3 tells us. It's still early days in their relationship, they will grow and learn from each other. He knows her baggage, she is still learning about his.

Gideon has grown emotionally stronger.

[Sheens263]

I just realised, the snapshot/countdown clue(cannot remember which it was) we all thought was another watch could have been the platinum bracelet or am I wrong xx

[Nrock]

I thought maybe it was Eva's watch with the wire hanging out.

[Nrock]

BTW it is very hard to concentrate on re-reading EWY when I have to keep going back to check on all these thought provoking threads. You know they have to be interesting if they can distract me from the book! :)

[Fayeth]

This is the perfect thread for me. I have so many questions and thoughts, some are basic and others are more specific. If I had Sylvia's ear for a while, these are SOME of the questions I would ask her. I would love your input (obviously), so here goes.

 

-Where was Eva born and raised? For some reason I always thought it was NY however she talks about being in NY and it being her adopted home. So if she was not born and raised in NY I would assume it would be CA, which is where her parents met. Although she doesn't talk much about her childhood it is made to sound like Victor was not around often, including but not limited to when Nathan was raping her. So the question again is where was she raised and will we ever learn more about her childhood and relationships with her parents in her formative years?

 

-With Gideon owning the building that Cary and Eva live in, does Richard still pay rent or did Gideon just take over the lease or not charge them?

 

- Why was Elizabeth so surprised to see her original engagement/wedding ring on Eva's hand? I am assuming that Gideon got it from his Mom and that Elizabeth would not just have given it to him without asking or caring why. She obviously knew that he never gave it or asked for it when he and Corrine were engaged, so why would she be so surprised?

 

- It seems pretty obvious that Ireland adores Eva, how does her Mom who she is close with feel about it since Elizabeth doesn't care for Eva much? Chris seemed to really like Eva so will he also be a a supporter of Eva and Gideon with his daughter?

 

- What is going on with Megumi? She is sick for multiple days, which seemed to come out of no where but is also not returning Eva's calls which is really strange. It would lead you to think that something happened between Eva and Megumi.

 

- Who really thinks that Cary is Tatiana's baby daddy?

 

 

OK I think this is enough for now

[Peachies]

Is the 10th floor being remodeled for Eva.?

If so, they've already christened the couch ;-)

[Peachies]

No the question I was thinking about from the start,,, before we were allowed to talk about it was the whole Russian mob/Nathan conection...that really didnt play into Graves explanation...the detectives really had no idea about that...as I said in the pre spoiler time I think that this is going to be a key element in book 4,,,that tie in

I kinda have a feeling Det. Graves planted the bracelet and photos on the mob corpse. Graves knew she blew it when she asked question to Eva after Eva requested her attorney. The only way to "close" 2 of her cases was to paint the mob guy as the one who killed Nathan and supply the evidence.

Just a thought

[Peachies]

I keep replaying the conversation that Eva has with Clancy. "How far would you go to keep her [wife] safe? We slowed at the light and he turned his head to look at me. "How far wouldn't I go?"

He already feels guilty that he didn't watch Cary closer he doesn't want Eva hurt by Gideon going to jail.

I noticed that too. And it also makese wonder if clancy or a connection of his (fbi brother) had anything to do with the bracelet, photos, and mob corpse

[Rogue]

Clancy was my thought also as to who had covered up Gideon's crime. Each interaction he has with Eva seemed to me to have another clue toward this. His saying she was more than just a job to him. He stated that he was covering both Eva & Nathan. If he had a tracker planted on Eva it stands to reason that he was following Nathan, as planting a tracker on him would be difficult.

He also says that he was in service lile his brother and sister but doesn't elaborate as to what agency he worked for.

He also said something like once Nathan's death was confirmed he killed the tracker on Eva. This statement is strange - like he already knew he was dead but waited for it to be confirmed or he was waiting for him tp be killed - I don't know but it struck me as odd phrasing.

I think he saw Gideon either enter or leave Nathan's hotel, assumed Gideon had killed Nathan & entered the room to find a way to help. Removing the bracelet & taking copies of the photos to plant on someone plausible he knew (from other sources) would die soon.

[MrsCrossfire]

I kinda have a feeling Det. Graves planted the bracelet and photos on the mob corpse. Graves knew she blew it when she asked question to Eva after Eva requested her attorney. The only way to "close" 2 of her cases was to paint the mob guy as the one who killed Nathan and supply the evidence.

Just a thought

Good one..!! Maybe

[MrsCrossfire]

If so, they've already christened the couch ;-)

Yes they did..!!

[Donnad]

I kinda have a feeling Det. Graves planted the bracelet and photos on the mob corpse. Graves knew she blew it when she asked question to Eva after Eva requested her attorney. The only way to "close" 2 of her cases was to paint the mob guy as the one who killed Nathan and supply the evidence.

Just a thought

I don't think so. I really think it was Clancy. There's no reason for graves to cover up

[Nrock]

This is a question on a different topic.

I've been re-reading the part of the book where Gideon tells Eva about his abuser being Anne's brother-in-law, and I'm confused about the time line. So Lucas lied and Anne's brother really had done what Gideon said. And I get that's why Gideon had an affair with Anne, to pay him back. But when did Gideon threaten Anne's brother with exposure so he couldn't practice and committed suicide? Was this after his deal with Anne? Did Anne know about what her brother did? Could someone explain?

[Fayeth]

This is a question on a different topic.

I've been re-reading the part of the book where Gideon tells Eva about his abuser being Anne's brother-in-law, and I'm confused about the time line. So Lucas lied and Anne's brother really had done what Gideon said. And I get that's why Gideon had an affair with Anne, to pay him back. But when did Gideon threaten Anne's brother with exposure so he couldn't practice and committed suicide? Was this after his deal with Anne? Did Anne know about what her brother did? Could someone explain?

 

Nrock, 

 

I could be wrong but something makes me believe that Gideon didn't know that Lucas' BIL was in rapist until her was older and AFTER he had the affair with Anne. In RIY he states that he was not interested in Anne until he found out that she was Lucas's wife. I think for Gideon he knew what Lucas did to him and wanted to hurt him by having the affair with Anne. I am assuming at some point after he and Anne were over that is when he realized Anne's connection to his rapist and that is when the threat, etc. was made. Make sense? Does that help?

[Sharonm745]

I kinda have a feeling Det. Graves planted the bracelet and photos on the mob corpse. Graves knew she blew it when she asked question to Eva after Eva requested her attorney. The only way to "close" 2 of her cases was to paint the mob guy as the one who killed Nathan and supply the evidence.

Just a thought

 

There is no way a detective is going to plant evidence like that if they want it to hold up in court.  Graves had the murder theory and the Russians didn't figure in it.  This completely threw a wrench in their theory and basically closed the case.  That is why Gideon is concerned.  Who knows he killed Nathan and what are they going to do with that information.

[GiGi]

I kinda have a feeling Det. Graves planted the bracelet and photos on the mob corpse. Graves knew she blew it when she asked question to Eva after Eva requested her attorney. The only way to "close" 2 of her cases was to paint the mob guy as the one who killed Nathan and supply the evidence.

Just a thought

Hi Peachies, 

You come up with an interesting theory.  Do you think that Detective Graves planted the evidence solely to protect her career because of her major screw up or do you think that something more may be going on?  What do you think?

[GiGi]

There is no way a detective is going to plant evidence like that if they want it to hold up in court.  Graves had the murder theory and the Russians didn't figure in it.  This completely threw a wrench in their theory and basically closed the case.  That is why Gideon is concerned.  Who knows he killed Nathan and what are they going to do with that information.

 

You also make a good point.  I guess it will depend on who planted the evidence and what their motive was for doing it.  Right now we the readers have so little to go on, that we are left speculating and coming up with theories of our own.  I think that the next few months are going to be very interesting. 

[GiGi]

Nrock, 

 

I could be wrong but something makes me believe that Gideon didn't know that Lucas' BIL was in rapist until her was older and AFTER he had the affair with Anne. In RIY he states that he was not interested in Anne until he found out that she was Lucas's wife. I think for Gideon he knew what Lucas did to him and wanted to hurt him by having the affair with Anne. I am assuming at some point after he and Anne were over that is when he realized Anne's connection to his rapist and that is when the threat, etc. was made. Make sense? Does that help?

Hi Fayeth, 

What you just theorized could have some devastating consequences for all parties, but my one question would be that if Gideon didn't know about Anne Lucas and her brother, do you think that maybe Anne Lucas knew about Gideon and his possible connection to her brother?  Did Anne Lucas possibly bed Gideon in revenge but the plan backfired when she fell in love with him.

 

Although by outsider standards, it doesn't seem like Anne was the least bit affected by her fling with Gideon.  That woman is one cold character.  What do you think?  What does everyone think?

[GiGi]

Once their relationship hits the headlines, their life will be constantly in the public eye. Something Eva hates. She has first hand experience of what it's like with her mother. Together they are strong, as book 3 tells us. It's still early days in their relationship, they will grow and learn from each other. He knows her baggage, she is still learning about his.

Gideon has grown emotionally stronger.

Hi Julie, 

Do you think that once the media and the press get a hold of the wedding news, will the constant potential scrutiny bring these two closer together or will it tear them apart? 

[GiGi]

Did Monica have to become a high class escort to get money when she became pregnant? Is Victor really Eva's father?

Hi Julie, 

Wowie zowie lady what a risque question!!  It will be really interesting to see how Monica supported herself and Eva during the early years.  If the scenario you suggested were a fact, I would think that Monica would want to avoid the limelight at all costs.  Wouldn't she be afraid of one of her old clients approaching her and husband?  Wouldn't someone  have spilled the beans to Stanton or the others?  Could Monica have been a potential victim of extortion herself?  So many questions..now all we have to do is wait for Sylvia's next book.

[jls1216]

My next question is Why did Eva say YES..?

" I was still dizzy when he groaned and said , "Marry Me." But that wasn't why I said, "Yes."?

I think she meant that she didn't say Yes, because she was dizzy. She said yes because deep down inside she knew that she wanted to marry him even if she thought it was too soon.

[Fayeth]

Hi Fayeth, 

What you just theorized could have some devastating consequences for all parties, but my one question would be that if Gideon didn't know about Anne Lucas and her brother, do you think that maybe Anne Lucas knew about Gideon and his possible connection to her brother?  Did Anne Lucas possibly bed Gideon in revenge but the plan backfired when she fell in love with him.

 

Although by outsider standards, it doesn't seem like Anne was the least bit affected by her fling with Gideon.  That woman is one cold character.  What do you think?  What does everyone think?

Gigi,

Since we don't know if Anne was the therapist working with Elizabeth while her brother work with CVJ and Gideon than I cannot say if she knew. If Anne was, then I would think that she did know and maybe her intentions with him as an adult were more demented. If she was not the one working with Elizabeth, I would think she would have no clue about her brother's actions. Since her husband was "consulted" on Gideon, as a Dr., I am not sure if patient doctor confidentiality is mandated. So she could have heard about what happened to Gideon and put 2 and 2 together. We have to remember though that Gideon was a boy when he was raped and probably at least 21 when he and Anne had the affair. That is a really long time for her to have harbored something. With all that said, she could have also just been bored wife and wanted a young, rich and powerful man to rock her world and when she saw him at the event she went after him.

[jls1216]

I keep replaying the conversation that Eva has with Clancy.  "How far would you go to keep her [wife]  safe?  We slowed at the light and he turned his head to look at me.  "How far wouldn't I go?"

 

He already feels guilty that he didn't watch Cary closer he doesn't want Eva hurt by Gideon going to jail.

I think it was Clancy. Maybe that's why Monica won't leave Stanton for Victor. Far fetched...i know.

[LN Cronan]

Maybe Clancy and Angus worked together ....

 

Angus could very well know a great deal about the "Russian Mafia" from his years of working in British foreign intelligence in an era when the Soviet Union had collapsed, and the rise of organized crime gangs in Russia became one of the consequences.

 

Organized crime going on actual United States soil itself is the responsibility of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) rather than the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency - technically they're allowed to spy outside the country but not on U.S. soil -- yeah, right, but I'm not gonna go there.) Clancy has a brother in the FBI, so his brother conceivably could know details about Russian Mafia members operating in New York City.

 

However this plays out, it will be super exciting. It's worth noting that Sylvia's amazing personal story involves having spent time as Russian linguist/interrogator for U.S. Army intelligence. So she's got in real life experience with Russians and with government intelligence.