Chapter Five
It was a struggle to rise at seven when she hadn’t gotten home until five. But she had to make a good show for Tad at the morning meeting. She imagined him there gloating or furious, maybe just plan worried. What she wasn’t prepared for was his indifference.
“Did you get what you wanted?” he asked her after the rest of the reporters had left her office.
“Yes. Two names, McMillian and Forest,” she replied.
“Humm. The vice-mayor and one of the police chief’s top aides?” That interested him. He raised his eyebrows impressed. “And what about them?”
“Unfortunately there wasn’t much conversation connected with them. But at least you have some place to start looking.”
“It’ll be my job today, boss,” he said. “And hey, you look great this morning.”
“Thanks.” She was sure she did
