18 THE STATE SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA Moments Later Gwen stared at Tyrell with a confusing look as he exited the conference room. She knew something was wrong with her boss, but she didn’t know what it was. “What’s up with him?” she asked. “I have no idea,” Quinton said. “Have you heard any scuttlebutt?” “Not yet. But I’ll let you know if I do.” The paralegals outnumbered the attorneys in the firm. They were aware of anything and everything that happened. Inevitably, they would find out what happened with any of the employees who worked at the firm or others issues around town. The news would inevitably work its way through the firm’s gossip network. Soon or later, Gwen would find out. Quinton was confident that she would keep her promise. Quinton turned towards his laptop and se