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Stoner stood, in full military stance, in front of her desk as if awaiting orders.
"Please, take a seat," she said, gesturing to the guest chair, as she made her way to her big executive chair.
He placed one hand on the ankle he propped up on the other knee. "That was a bit cold," he said. "What did boy wonder do?"
Leah's jaw tightened at the remark. "He hasn't done anything, and that's Mr. Stratton to you. I invited you here, Mr. Stoner, because I'd like you to conduct a full background search on the following individuals," she said, handing over to him a list of all of the officers and foremen within Loven's Bakeries, including Ben.
"Oh, I see," he said. "You suspect him of being behind all this. He has the perfect cover."
"Ben Stratton is not under suspicion, but he's not above
