Dangerous Love by Walters E. B

Author:Walters, E. B. [Walters, E. B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Firetrail Publishing
Published: 2012-01-28T13:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

“You should have been more forthcoming about the condition under which you left your former employer, Ms. Fitzgerald.”

Faith desperately wanted to correct the dour-faced head of the legal team from the Global Gold Conglomerate, but she let her lawyer, Rita Rutledge, answer. She needed GGC’s financial support and didn’t trust herself to speak without breaking down. The outcome of this meeting could mean the life or death of her dream.

“Ms. Fitzgerald did disclose that she left Dublin House of Styles because of creative differences. Your people didn’t think it was important. They preferred the testimonials from people Ms. Fitzgerald has worked with in the movie industry and local shows.” Rita paused and sipped her water.

Faith studied the three men seated across the conference table. The lead lawyer studied her like she was a bug he’d found in his soup. His colleagues, flanking him, scribbled on notepads. Faith met his gaze without flinching. It was obvious he wasn’t swayed by Rita’s argument. In fact, Faith had a feeling he’d already made up his mind about the outcome of the conference way before she and her lawyer arrived at their offices in Burbank.

“If the reason you’re withdrawing support is because of baseless accusations leveled at Ms. Fitzgerald, then you’re being unfair to her,” Rita continued, cutting into Faith’s thoughts. “At the very least, you must allow her to face her accuser.”

Faith clenched her fist under the table. There was no question about who the accuser was in her book. Sean. Why did he hate her this much? Why claim he wanted her back then turn around and attempt to destroy her dreams?

“I’d like to, Ms. Rutledge, but lawyer-client confidentiality prevents that,” the lead lawyer said. “I hardly think GGC’s position is unfair. When we learned that Ms. Fitzgerald’s store had been burglarized and her collection stolen, we tried to locate her. She had a chance to call us back and explain, but she didn’t.”

“My collection is intact,” Faith cut in, too frustrated to care that Rita had told her not to speak or she might say something to jeopardize her position. “The reason I didn’t return your call—”

Rita gripped Faith’s hand, silencing her. “Your source of information was mistaken, Mr. Crosswire.” She pulled out a computer printout with L.A.P.D. logo and handed it to the lead lawyer, who passed it to one of his minion without glancing at it. Annoyance snaked through Faith. If Rita was bothered by the man’s indifference, her tone didn’t show it.

“From that police report, which was also sent to Ms. Fitzgerald’s insurance company, there’s no mention of her work being stolen, just the displayed clothing and jewelry. We can show you the entire collection as proof if you like.” She leaned forward, her gaze not wavering. “The reason you couldn’t reach her was because her office phone was unplugged. She has people repairing the damages at her store and a private security team keeping an eye on the property. All this can be verified by a single phone call.

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