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Eain She placed her hand over his heart "That goes for a woet that Lacey’s killer is out there I can’t live with that"

"You won’t have to, Emmaline Neither one of us will"

Chapter Twenty-Three

Eer sure why she bothered She was there in body, but that was it Every time someone asked her a question, she had to play back in her head whatever it was they’d said, then re That left her staring blankly at either her computer or the person who’d spoken while she tried to catch up So it didn’t even surprise her when Sharon Coffer stopped by her desk and asked her to step into the Congress it It was more of a command performance

Guy Coffer was out, so Emma and Sharon had the spacious office to themselves Emma knew she was in trouble when Sharon closed the door deliberately before walking over to sit behind the desk That was so even the most senior staffers would never have dared, but it had been clear to E that Sharon considered this as much her office as her husband’s, that Guy Coffer’s election was as much about Sharon as it was about Guy He just happened to have the er than existed in Sharon’s entire body

"E the chair in front of the desk Emma sat dutifully "We were all very sorry to hear about Laney--"

"Lacey," Ehtened, her eyes narrowing to slits, but her voice was all sht when she continued, "Of course Lacey We were all sorry about her death, and we all know the strain you’ve been under" Sharon paused as if expecting E should be, so she remained silent

"Unfortunately," Sharon went on, her toneit clear she didn’t consider it unfortunate at all, "the business of this officeup I’s, so and, of course, confiscate your ID"

Eht "Are you firing o, yes The Congressman will, of course, provide you with a letter of reference, and I’ another position once your personal situation clears up But until then--"

"You’re firingwhat she’d heard "My best friend dies, and you’re firing me because I’m distracted?"

Sharon’s mouth pursed in distaste "Really, Emma, there’s no need for hysterics" But she couldn’t conceal the hint of satisfaction in her expression This was a day Sharon Coffer had probably dreaot rid of Ens on Guy Coffer, and whose biggest sin was being better looking than Sharon By a fucking ive the bitch anyfrom this "You have my address," she said flatly, then turned and walked out of the office Noreen watched ide eyes as E up the few personal items she kept there

"Eh gritted teeth

"Are you kiddingo on"