The Hitchhiker Murders
Chapter 1
“Guys, there’s a woman here to see you.”
“Guys?” Brent shot her a dry look.
“Sorry.” Milly, their receptionist-secretary rolled her eyes. “Mr. and Mr. Collins, there’s a woman here to see you.”
“Did she give you her name, Milly?” Quinn asked. He waited for her to come up with a smartass response when he realized how he’d phrased his words.
Milly grinned before obviously deciding to pass—this time—replying with “Mrs. Constance Taylor. She says it’s about her missing son.” Very quietly, even though the office door was closed, she whispered, “She looks like money.”
“Thank for warning us,” Brent said with a trace of amusement. “Bring her in, please.”
She did. After introducing Mrs. Taylor to Brent and Quinn, Milly left, closing the door behind her.
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