CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
It was after eight in the evening by the time Stella and Carrie returned to Liane’s sumptuous home. Stella felt frustrated that they’d worked the whole day on this case without concluding it. In fact, the more they uncovered, the more complex it was becoming. With any luck, this visit would shed more light on Patrick’s hidden activities, and the real relationship between him and Liane.
She rang the bell, and a few moments later, Liane’s sister opened it. She looked taken aback to see the FBI there once more.
“Um, good evening,” she said. “You’ll be wanting to talk to my sister again?” She slightly emphasized the word ‘again,’ as if she personally thought the FBI had outstayed their welcome at Liane’s home.
“Yes. Is she available?” Stella asked politely.
“She’s alrea
