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“Ronald was good, not only at his job but to his employees,” she replied Her tone was politically correct But it was also sincere “He made them want to work there The atmosphere was much more relaxed and friendly when he was at the helm”

“I see” Casey allowed a brief silence, hoping Janet would fill it

She wasn’t disappointed

“By charis to Ronald’s personal life”

“A?”

Janet shrugged “It’s hardly a secret Ronald loved women and they loved him But it was always mutual No lines were crossedexcept a few hospital lines”

“No har and their work didn’t suffer—”

“I didn’t say that,” Janet interrupted She lowered her voice to a whisper “There was an incident so with tomen in our department—Valerie Pintar and Francine Ryder Each knew about the other, and there was genuine hatred between theo to Ronald with the problem Both women had to be dismissed”

“But there was no disciplinary action taken against Ronald?”

Janet shifted uncoh I think soht we should do otherwise”

“Which people?”

“Conrad and Madeline Westfield”

Casey blinked “But they were close friends”

“That’s why I think they backed down in the end,” Janet replied, picking at her salad “Conrad had a huge arguh the wall that connected our offices He told Ronald bluntly that he couldn’t go onpersonal and professional He said he was unco the other way Ronald was sheepish and aduess Conrad felt placated Their voices had quieted before Conrad left the office”

“What about Madeline? Where did she factor into it?”