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One thing was clear It was tiet a few things straight

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Blaine answered on the second ring with an abrupt, “Yes?”

“We need to meet as soon as possible,” I said

“Why? Any news about hter?”

“I haven’t found her, but there are matters I need to discuss with you”

“So discuss,” he snapped “What’s going on?”

“Not on the phone,” I insisted “We need to talk face-to-face”

The sound frorowl “I don’t have tis Talk to me”

Fine “To put it in a nutshell, I haven’t found your daughter or your er with us But I’ve coal activity Your one toward that To date, my car’s brakes have been tampered with, I’ve been followed, and someone took a shot at o to the police”

Blaine’s grunt was dismissive “Then let me put your mind at ease You’re fired”

Ah, how different the rich are from you and me “Mr Blaine Stuart,” I said “Hear me out”

Wasted words Blaine had hung up

Chapter Twenty-Three

“Fantastic,” I said, as I disconnected and stowed the phone So much for that client So much for this month’s rent money Nohat?