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“Of course” There was an uncomfortable pause “If he’s able and wants the position, I’ll do what I can to ets it”

“You ets out of Crest Haven,” Marc said

Jacob looked like he was going to fall through the floor “Madeline told you about that?”

“She was upset,” Claire replied “She needed so is that you believe in Conrad and have faith that he’ll be up to assunificant position That will ease Madeline’s ood friends They stay in touch The fact that anyone would question his integrity really threw her”

“Why didn’t she come to me herself?” Jacob asked

“Because she’s proud Because she wanted the truth, and she wasn’t sure you’d say it straight to her face And since we happen to be an investigative firht we’d be the best intermediaries to pursue this on her behalf”

“I see” It didn’t take a professional to see that Jacob was really shaken up by this ossip, but I’ll find out who’s spreading it and put an end to it Please tell that to Madeline And tell her I plan on speaking to her myself, to reiterate my personal commitment to Conrad”

“We certainly will” Claire gave a bright smile “From what Madeline has toldrapidly By th

e tience is done, he should be able to return and lead the coical staff of the new entity”

“I’lad to hear that”

Yeah, right, Marc thought You sound about as happy as a kid who’s getting detention

“Thank you for seeing us, Mr Casper,” Claire said “We won’t take up any more of your tiht away”

“Please do,” Jacob replied “I want this cleared up as soon as possible”

He stared after Claire and Marc as they left his office and made a left turn toward the elevators

The minute they disappeared, he shut the door and picked up the phone