“I’m returning to the Institute in the morning. You’ll keep me informed as to what happens. And remember. If I’m not satisfied with your results, I’ll have no qualms in withdrawing all funding to Senator Wexler and offering it to Senator Franklin instead.”
Dammit. Franklin was a liberal as Wexler was conservative.
“Yes, ma’am.” Supercilious b***h. Eric stood aside and let Holmes escort her to the door.
Eric heard the door opening, the soft murmur of voices, and then the door closing. Holmes returned to the living room.
“Shouldn’t you have seen her home?” Eric sniped.
“She’s a grown woman who’s very capable of seeing herself home. I must say, I expected better of you, Eric. We can’t afford to lose that funding.”
“I’m aware of that.”
“In that case, I wish you’d demonstrate that. We ha
