[Mrs. Lillywhite Investigates 02] - The Murder Next Door by Emily Queen

Author:Emily Queen [Queen, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery
Amazon: B07QCHH399
Goodreads: 45018033
Published: 2019-06-26T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“Would you look at this?” Vera tossed the latest edition of the paper on the table and planted her hands on her hips. “Has that worm nothing else to write about?”

“Grint, I presume. What’s he on about this time?” Freddie reached for the paper just as Rosemary snatched it and read off the headline.

“Killer dentist scrapes the teeth of justice. Honestly, the man should be sacked for writing such drivel, let alone the utter lack of provable fact.” Quickly scanning the article, Rose huffed. “He appears to be grasping at straws. Anyone with eyes can see that by the amount of sheer speculation he puts forth.”

“Let me see.” Freddie pulled the paper away from his sister and then whistled through his teeth as he read. “Who could blame Martin for putting the gas to the rogue. Grint credits the poor sod with half the deadly sins against man and nature, then turns around and roasts Martin on the same spit. The way he tells it, the two men were mortal enemies, and the police are moments away from making an arrest.”

Des read over Freddie’s shoulder. “Good thing you’re not letting our Rosie meet the man alone. I, for one, will feel better knowing she’s protected.”

“Heaven’s sake, Des. He’s only a reporter. What’s the worst he could do to her?” Vera scoffed and then found herself on the receiving end of a scorching retort.

“Write a story that paints her a Jezebel, and smears her reputation from pillar to post for starters. I know that wouldn’t give you much pause, Vera, but Rose might prefer not to have her good name sullied.”

Vera regarded Desmond from under a sardonically raised eyebrow. “Don’t hold back, Desmond, do tell me exactly what it is you think of me.”

To his credit, Desmond blinked and his face reddened as he realized the depth of the insult he’d offered. He looked for support, but Freddie grinned and shook his head.

“You dug the hole, my friend; you’ll have to claw your own way out of it. Rosemary and I have a meeting to prepare for.” Freddie ushered his sister from the room.

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