from her father's desk. A gauze pad was taped to

e smoke curled around

id a piece of paper acro

n. It was a check. F

d, exhaling smoke. "Buy some

laugh. "Hush money? Fo

be dramatic. It is to ensure you do not go cryi

it in his face. But her brain-the auditor's brain-saw an opportunity. This wasn

ails, picked up the check. Her expression was cold, indifferent. L

were racing. This account will lead me straight to the off-the-books

ooked surprised at her quick c

she said, knowing the request was obsolete. It was a test

al. Absolutely not. Her power of attorney was

t. He's already consolidated legal control. She folded the check and slipped

ssively. "Stone, take her t

throbbed with every heartbeat

Marcus say. "Do not l

and nearly collided with Dr.

doctor's arm.

s. "Yes. I increased the dosage.

ll have your license revoked. I have the files, Doctor. The

ed away, hurrying

bit at her wound. She looked at the check in her

he parking area. He

y behind her bumper. A man was l

lluminating a face that looked like

an R