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The detective scowled atwell

“Look, I’m an escort I’ve known Melinda for four years, which is how long she has been one of my clients”

He looked at lanced over his shoulder to the bed, recognition suddenly kicking in “As in“

“Melinda Diveno,” I finished, nodding

His eyes greide as he processed what I was saying “Fuck me,” he drawled, followed by a lohistle “Can anyone vouch for you and yourcareer?”

God, the last thing I wanted to do was getto prove I wasn’t just some lowlife who had broken into her hotel room to rape and murder her?

It was a little far-fetched: a happilythe services of an escort? Her family would tear me apart, not to mention her fans

“My phone,” I said suddenly “I’ve been seeing her for that long You’ll find phone calls and texts fro way back And I also have tax records for the past six years”

He nodded, slowly “I’ to have to take your phone”

“You, uh, do you need to check any other numbers that are in here? I have soot out,” I said

“This investigation will remain confidential, Liam,” he assured me

I looked up to see Beth walk into the roo from her head as she took in the scene She was just Beth today, no disguise or cover

The detective glanced at Beth, then back to me

“This is another one of your clients, I take it?” he asked dryly

Beth gawked at asped, heropen