Dating others

Here we go. Round two. Wherere you going? I hired the best private investigator I could. An old friend from my army days. He proved Id been set up. That I hadnt broken into our opponents private office and crippled his security guard in the process.’ I guess they might. She shook her head impatiently.Im not buying stock. Im buying a husband. Frances, she said, to Stones surprise. Last name and address? Ill phone the pound. I didnt think it would be, Koontz said. His face screwed itself up into what seemed to be a painful expression and his mouth worked a little as though he wanted to say something that would make him hurt. Finally, he got it out. I wantcha to know I appreciate what you guys did tonight. Im much obliged. Well, now wait a minute, Hamilton Burger sputtered, I only know what the witness said. He looked at the general with a blank expression. Devine went back to his room. Thats just the way the car was found? Dino drove him home and deposited him outside, where Joan waited to walk him in.Have you spoken to Holly? Stone asked before he got out. But its all one deal with the contractor? Called an ambulance and the police, he said. I dont blame him. He did a quick search of the desk drawers and eyed the pile of law books that were stacked exactly as before. He opened the one on top and riffled through the pages: no marginalia, no highlighting; they were clearly for show. He went through the closet and bureau drawers and found nothing helpful. Her laptop and phone were time-locked and biometric protected, and thus inaccessible. Her purse was there and he took out her wallet. All the cards and drivers license said Helen Speers, and the picture on the license was her. He put the wallet back and looked under the bed. A suitcase was there with no name tag. It was empty. He lifted the mattress and saw it underneath. A Glock 17 in black matte finish with pebbled grips and a Big Dot tritiumnight sight. Now just a moment, Mason said. Never mind making an argument. Just answer the question..