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“Let ht,” Bruce said, “Wentworth actually stole the money himself? But ould he do that?”

“Maybe because he knew that once Brian Watts got back tothe board to fire hiht he’d kill two birds with one stone Discreditthat no one could ever trace back to him since it’s all in small bills”

If Mi compared to now “I swear, I never condoned thievery”

“But, you were responsible for hiring this guy,” Zeke said “Looks like sos”

Bruce slumped down on the couch, too stunned to do more than stare into space

“I’ a nervous breakdown I proain”

“We want a public apology,” Zeke said “For all the things he accused ”

“Yes, yes, of course You’ll apologize, right?” Bettina said to Bruce, who if Mimi didn’t know any better almost seemed catatonic

“And I want you to do it by taking out an ad in the Whispering Bay Gazette A big one, taking full bla,” Zeke continued

“And he needs counseling,” Mimi added

“Right A little counseling never hurt anyone,” Zeke said, catching Miaze

“Nope,” Mi back at her husband, “It sure doesn’t”

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Mi sat handcuffed He caught her gaze for a few seconds, then sneered and turned away from her

“What’s going to happen to him?” she asked Zeke