Shattered Hearts (Shattered Series Book 2) by Marilyn Williams

Author:Marilyn Williams [Williams, Marilyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-19T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

When Ramona entered the Helping Hand’s office she immediately noticed the somber atmosphere. Normally, the place was alive with lots of chatter. Today it was as quiet as a school’s study hall. “Irma, what’s the big emergency?”

“I don’t know for certain. I was helping Kelsey in her office when she noticed files missing from the system. She asked me to get you on the phone.”

Ramona glanced at Nick who was standing beside her. She needed him to help her stay calm. She wasn’t in the mental state to deal with work. “Where is she?”

“Last time I checked she was still in her office.”

“Thanks, Irma.”

When she was out of ear reach of Irma, Ramona placed her cell phone into Nick’s hand. “Take this to the police station and play it for the detective. It recorded everything so you probably have to erase the part where I — you know.”

“Don’t worry we’ll take care of that part of the recording after we’re done here.”

“Who knows how long this will take and we need to have Xavier arrested now.”

“What did I say before? I’m staying right by your side.”

“But...”

“But, nothing. Take care of business and then we’ll go to the police.”

Ramona stood in the doorway of Kelsey’s office and watched her scuffled through a big cardboard box on her desk. What the hell is she doing? She knocked twice on Kelsey's door before entering.

“Oh, I didn’t realize you were standing there,” she jumped, apparently from the sound of the knock.

“Obviously,” stated Ramona with an raised brow.

“Come in. I assumed Irma called you about the files.” Kelsey looked past Ramona and focused her eyes on Nick.

“Kelsey, this is Nick. Nick this is Kelsey.” They exchange pleasantries and shook hands.

“So, what about the mysterious files you can’t locate?” Ramona was eager to take care of this matter and leave.

“Yes, I need to locate the expenditure list from the gala. Lisa created it and I checked her computer and…”

“Wait, a minute! Why were you on her computer?”

"I needed the file, so I had someone from IT log on to her computer.”

“Excuse me, but no one gave you authorization to search through her computer. Why do you need this list, anyway?”

“I have to verify the numbers. I was scouring this box for a hard copy when you walked in.”

Ramona’s eyes widened. “Lisa’s things are in this box?” she asked in a slightly raised voice. She could feel Nick’s hand on her back. It was his way of reminding her to keep her cool.

“Yes, it Lisa’s items from her office.”

“Who did this?! Who boxed up her things?”

Kelsey shrugged her shoulders in a matter-of-fact fashion. “I did,” she said, unapologetically.

Ramona stepped towards her on the verge of exasperation, halting when she was close enough to smell the scent of peppermint escape pass Kelsey's lips. “You had no right to enter my aunt’s office. Let alone put your hands on her personal items.”

“I understand you’re grieving. We all are, but there’s still a business to run.”

Ramona glared at her. “Stay out of her office!”

Nick pulled her close.

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