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The accounting office of Brian Gottlieb was quiet except for the shuffling of papers. Light music floated through the space. His secretary greeted Ray with a welcoming smile.
“How can I help you?”
“I’m Detective Reed of the Knollwood police department. Is Mr. Gottlieb available?”
“Certainly. One moment.”
She dialed Brian Gottlieb’s extension and gained permission to bring the detective to his office. She waved for Ray to follow her down the hall and tapped on her boss’s door.
“Come in,” he said.
“Detective Reed to see you.” She ushered him in and closed the door behind her.
Brian Gottlieb rose from his chair and piles of papers to extend his hand. Ray shook it.
“Please have a seat, Detective.”
Ray sat. A diploma in accounting from NYU Stern and Gottlieb’s framed CPA status d
