More Than Great Riches by Jan Washburn

Author:Jan Washburn
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Cape Cod (Mass.), Police Procedural, Fiction - Religious, Christian, Mystery & Detective, Religious - General, Fiction, Romance, Mystery fiction, Religious, Love stories
ISBN: 9781601545671
Publisher: Wild Rose Press, The
Published: 2009-05-15T10:13:33.492000+00:00

More than Great Riches

CHAPTER IX

Tracy hesitated on the doorstep of Keith’s office. Maggie dropped her off, but she would be back as soon as she filled her gas tank. If Tracy was in luck today, Keith would be out of the office. She had grown tired of fending off his amorous advances. She wanted to leave Jeff’s auto insurance policy with his secretary and make a fast getaway.

She rang the bell and pulled the door open at the sound of the buzzer. Miss Collins sat at her desk busily typing on her computer. There was no sign of her boss.

Hallelujah. Tracy gave the secretary a cheerful grin as she laid the insurance policy on her desk. These papers are for Mr. Bradford.

Oh, Miss Dixon, let me tell him you’re here.

No, no, that’s not necessary. Tracy backed away. Just be sure that he ...

She stopped in mid-sentence as the door to Keith’s inner office swung open. She recognized the attractive woman who emerged - Keith’s wife, Louise, with Keith right behind her.

Mrs. Bradford’s face was on fire. Do you ever stop to consider the consequences of your flirtations? she snapped at Keith in an angry whisper. Do you think you can win reelection if Senator Morris finds you’ve been making eyes at his wife?

Now, Louise that was just a little harmless fun. Keith whined like a child who had to put away his toys.

Tracy stood frozen, embarrassed to be eavesdropping on a family squabble. But the quarrel came to a sudden halt as they noticed her presence. Their whole demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation.

Keith put on his dedicated attorney face. Tracy, I didn’t realize you were here. I think you know my wife, Louise.

Somehow Tracy dredged up a response. Yes, but we’ve never been formally introduced. It’s nice to meet you, Mrs. Bradford.

It was obvious that Louise Bradford was a politician’s daughter. No one would guess that she had just been launching a tirade at her wayward husband. She gave Tracy a radiant smile and took her hand. Oh, you’re the girl with the beautiful voice. I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your song on Easter. Reverend Edwards should insist that you sing a solo every Sunday.

Thank you. You’re very kind. Tracy felt as though she had stumbled into No Man’s Land, caught between two battling armies. She only hoped to make a graceful exit.

I’m sorry that I have to run, but my friend is waiting for me. Keith, I left Jeff’s insurance policy with Miss Collins.

Good, wonderful! he exclaimed, as though she had just reported some marvelous accomplishment. I’ll get right on it.

Goodbye for now. She tried not to break into a run as she headed for the door.

Maggie waved to her from the cab of the old pickup parked at the curb. Tracy strolled down the walk with all the dignity she could muster. Did Louise Bradford know that Keith had once been her fiancé? She hoped Louise never discovered that Keith had been forcing his attentions on her.

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