11 Chapter 11

“Of course. If you’ll come with me.” Kip escorted her into the conference room, asking if she’d like coffee or tea. She said she wanted coffee, so he poured her a cup, setting it on the table. “I’ll be in my office when you’ve finished.”

She barely looked at him before taking a pen from her purse and setting to work.

“I’m glad she’s not my mother,” John commented when Kip returned and closed the door. “The sun rises and sets on poor Michael, which I’m sure she let him know daily.”

“No kidding. If I were a betting man I’d say he decided to move in with the girlfriend to get away from her. Interesting that Mr. Barnes didn’t come with her.”

“My guess is she’s the boss. She probably told him to go to work while she handled talking to us, and hiring us if we met her high standards.”

Kip laughed. “She did look at you a bit askance when I introduced you. At least you’re wearing a shirt and tie.”