Freeing Grace by Patricia Rosemoor

Author:Patricia Rosemoor [Rosemoor, Patricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dangerous Love Publishing
Published: 2020-05-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Declan volunteered to stop at a local bar and get some takeaway so Grace could go straight to the apartment and freshen up before the reporter arrived. As she approached her building, she noted the woman waiting outside the doorway and recognized her immediately.

Jill Westerfield—what was she doing here? Something about Corbett?

A bit anxious, Grace asked, “Excuse me, but are you looking for me?”

“I certainly am, Ms. Broussard.” The blonde held out her hand. “Jill Westerfield. I’m doing the piece on you for the New Orleans Rising Sun.”

“I didn’t expect you until later.”

Taking the woman’s hand, Grace did her best to get something off her, but as had happened to her all day, she got a blip—Jill at her computer, undoubtedly writing this story— and then nothing, making her feel as if she were right on the edge of a breakthrough and then blocked.

As she led the way, Grace’s mind whirled. What relationship did the reporter have to Larry Laroche? Or to her brother for that matter? As she unlocked the apartment door, she vowed she would answer every question carefully, not give the reporter an opening she would regret later.

Once inside, Grace asked, “Can I offer you something to drink?”

“No, thanks.” The Westerfield woman had already wandered into Grace’s living room and was giving the furnishings and artwork a critical once-over. “Eclectic taste.”

“Make yourself comfortable, Ms. Westerfield.”

Grace took the leopard-print chaise. The reporter sat on the sofa and pulled out a small recorder, which she set on the table between them.

“I always record my interviews.”

Now why did being recorded make her pulse rush? Grace wondered. She could handle an interview, for heaven’s sake. Maybe her hesitancy came from the recorder itself, which reminded her of the camera.

“Shall we begin?”

The interview began with all the questions Grace had expected.

How had Raphael found her?

What kind of a working relationship did they have?

Did he design with her specifically in mind?

And then the focus turned to Grace personally.

“How does it feel to be recognized as Voodoo Woman when you’re out in public?”

“I’m not, actually. Not unless I’m at a gathering where I’m modeling some of Raphael’s designs as part of my job as his spokesperson.”

“No one recognizes you?”

“Well, if they do, they’re very polite and leave me my privacy.” Which was more than the reporter was wont to do, she was certain.

Just then, the front door opened and Declan walked in with a large bag of luscious-smelling food that he set on the breakfast bar.

Realizing the reporter’s interest was piqued, Grace said, “This is Declan McKenna. Declan, this is Jill Westerfield with the Rising Sun.”

“Mr. McKenna.”

“Ms. Westerfield.” Declan shook her hand.

Just then, Declan’s cell rang. “I’ll take this in the bedroom.” He picked up his phone as he moved off.

Wishing he hadn’t been interrupted—she could use his support right now—Grace regrouped.

“I’d like to ask you a series of questions that will help me know you better as a person.”

Though her stomach tightened, Grace kept that smile plastered to her lips. “Ask away.”

“Describe yourself.

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