CHAPTER 30
"Are you that busy?" I said, jokingly. "We only need the names of a few PI firms. You don't have to litigate the case."
Grace didn't laugh. "I know but I can't get involved."
"I'm not asking you to get involved. I mean, it would be nice, but I just want recommendations. What's going on, Grace? Why are you acting so weird?"
She lowered her voice almost to a whisper. "Okay, I'll do it, but you can't mention my name. Deal?"
"Sure, but where is this coming from?"
Grace hesitated. "Nick says--"
"--What's Nick got to do with it?" I said, irritated. "He's a state attorney, not a PI attorney."
"Look, we're dating and he's running for office. Attacking Matteo is political suicide and Nick doesn't want his career over before it starts." She paused. "You get that, right?"
"Sorry,
