a large rough wooden table with chairs was close to the fireplace , making up a breakfast area . why does your boss want me kidnapped and then killed ? '' it was well after midnight before i got away myself . `` that might be the best way to do it , '' burke said . in her hand was the ornate box from the trunk . walk over to our car and get into the front passenger seat . `` if you lose it , you owe me big time . '' 