Tracking Stolen Secrets by Laura Scott

Author:Laura Scott
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2021-05-07T19:35:41+00:00

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Everett was glad when Christine quieted down, seemingly content especially after he’d changed her, then set her on a blanket stretched out on the floor. He’d made a bottle, but she hadn’t been interested in that, so he’d set it aside for later.

“Have you heard of a place called RightSource?” Helena asked, staring down at her phone screen.

“No, are you sure it’s not The Right One?” He moved away from the baby. “That’s the agency I looked into previously. They were hired to help staff the anniversary party, where a large amount of jewelry and cash was stolen.”

“I’m sure it’s RightSource and, interestingly enough, it looks as if they’re helping to staff another hotel here in Denali.” She met his gaze. “Not the Grand Chalet, but the Lodge.”

“Interesting.” He pulled up the information on his own phone. RightSource was so similar to The Right One, he couldn’t help but wonder if the company had simply changed its name. It had been one of his theories all along that these companies kept morphing or changing hands, but the people working there were all the same.

“Do you think it’s possible that the hotel managers share staff between them?” Helena asked. “There’s another agency, by the name of RightChoice, that is being used by another Denali hotel. But again, not the new one. Still, it makes me think they might share staff.”

“Maybe.” He thought of how smug Ms. Farnsworth had been when he’d questioned her about contracted agencies. Was that because she didn’t use them directly, but shared with others? “I wouldn’t put anything past that woman I dealt with.”

“She’ll be singing a different tune if we prevent a big theft,” Helena pointed out.

“I know.” Still the HR director’s attitude bothered him. He decided to call Trent.

His buddy answered with a groan. “Don’t tell me you need another favor.”

“I’m sorry, man, but the warrant was a bust. We now think that Zoe Maddox is working for one of the contracted agencies. If I get you a list, do you think the judge will approve?”

“I don’t know,” Trent said honestly. “I mean, I used the K-9 finding the scent and the grand opening of the hotel as leverage. Not sure that will fly with your attempt to cast a broader net.”

“Will you at least try?” Everett figured it was worth a shot. “We want to add RightSource, RightChoice and—” He glanced at Helena, who showed him her phone and the agency listed there. “Temporary Solutions.”

“Three agencies?” Trent’s voice rose incredulously.

“I know it’s a stretch, but please, man. If we don’t find Zoe soon, we’ll lose our best chance to break this case wide open.”

“Yeah, pretty sure you told me that last time, only to come up empty-handed,” Trent groused. “Fine, I’ll try. I’ll head over there right after lunch. But don’t hold your breath, Brand. This is not a sure thing by any means.”

“I hear you loud and clear. Thanks, Trent, I owe you one.”

“You owe me two,” Trent corrected before disconnecting.

“He’ll do his best,” he said in response to Helena’s questioning gaze.

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