Halton by Melanie Moreland

Author:Melanie Moreland [Moreland, Melanie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, contemporary
ISBN: 9781988610221
Goodreads: 46364337
Publisher: Moreland Books Inc
Published: 2019-06-27T00:00:00+00:00

Halton

Fee shook so hard, I wasn’t sure how she was standing. Scott’s behavior had been alarming and atrocious. When he had addressed her with his bullshit offer, I couldn’t believe it. Neither could his attorney, from the shocked look on his face—we both knew his wealth exceeded that figure plus the fact that he was out of order. Scott’s sudden fury had set off alarm bells in my head. Something was going on. He was erratic, angry, and clearly not thinking rationally. My one goal had been to get Fiona away from him.

I listened as Rene escorted them from the office and returned, entering my office.

“Are you both all right?”

I guided Fee to a chair, gently pushing her down. I wrapped my hands around hers, shocked at how cold her fingers felt. I rubbed them briskly.

“Scotch,” I said to Rene.

He handed me a glass, and I pressed it to Fee’s lips. “Sip.”

She drank and swallowed, coughing as the liquor burned its way down her throat.

“One more.”

She sipped, then turned her head, indicating she didn’t want any more.

I tossed back the remainder of the glass, welcoming the sharp taste of the amber liquid.

“I heard everything,” Rene said.

“He is out of control,” I muttered.

“His eyes,” Fee whispered. “Something is wrong with his eyes.”

“What do you mean?” I asked. I had noticed there was something off with them, but I hadn’t picked up what it was yet.

“They were black—cold. His pupils…” Her voice drifted off.

I stood. “Fuck. He was high. Rene, check the bathroom.”

Fee frowned. “Scott doesn’t do drugs.”

I ran a hand through my hair. “I think you’re wrong, Fee.”

Rene returned. “There’s some white residue on the sink.”

“Lock it. I want that residue tested.” I started to pace, furious. “That asshole brought coke into my place of business?” I snarled. “He got high during a consultation about his divorce? With witnesses?”

Fee looked shocked. “He always hated drugs. He rarely even drank. I don’t understand.”

I laid my hand on her shoulder. “I think, Fee, love, there is a lot here we don’t understand. But I’m going to find out.”

Rene stared at me, shock registering on his face. I frowned at him, unsure why he was looking at me that way. I ignored him, crossed to my desk, and picked up the phone, dialing the number I swore I wouldn’t use again.

“Reid Matthews.”

“Reid, it’s Hal.”

“You have Wyatt,” he reminded me dryly.

“I need you. I need your skills. Name your price.”

He sighed. “You clear it with Bentley first. I’m not jeopardizing my future, Hal.”

“You don’t have to. I want you to work with Wyatt—make sure he’s looking in the right places. Direct him. I need this.” I glanced at Fee, meeting her worried eyes. I swung my chair around to avoid Rene’s piercing stare. I dropped my voice. “It’s personal, Reid. It’s—” I swallowed “—it’s important.”

“Tell me.”

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