“Yes.”
“And do you think Richard might still be alive somewhere?”
“I do.”
She shivered. “I hope you’re wrong,” she said fervently. “I won’t lie to you, Milo. I don’t know when I’ve felt such relief as when I heard Richard was dead. It may be a terrible thing to say, but it’s true. … Do you think he—if he’s still alive—might try again to kill me?”
“I doubt it. He would probably know that it’s too late. I would assume that you have already taken certain steps to change things so that the money wouldn’t go to the foundation now even if you did die. I imagine he would assume the same thing. No, if I’m right, he’ll be more apt to show up later and demand a hefty cut of what you collect—possibly on the threat of involving you if you turn him in.”
Her face was pale. “I can only hope you’re w
