Formal Fatality: A Cat Latimer Mystery by Lynn Cahoon

Author:Lynn Cahoon [Cahoon, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-12-10T00:00:00+00:00

At the funeral, Cat walked into the chapel on Seth’s arm. She leaned close and whispered, “I feel like everyone’s watching us.”

“I told you co-hosting that party with Dante would give people the wrong idea,” he said as they made their way into the chapel. “Now they think you were either cheating on me then or are now cheating on Dante and I’m a marked man.”

“Maybe I just like to keep my options open,” she scooted into the pew and Seth sat next to her. She opened the flyer that the usher had handed them when they walked inside. “The obituary is detailed in his career highlights and light on family. It says he is survived by his wife and three kids, but nothing else. He used to work in community relations with Boeing before he came to the college. Typically, colleges hire from other colleges, especially for senior positions.”

“Sometimes people don’t have a lot of family to list,” Seth nodded toward the widow who was sitting in the first pew, alone. Her face was covered with a black lace veil. “She doesn’t seem to have anyone here either.”

“That’s just sad,” Cat leaned back and looked around the chapel. It seemed like everyone from the party was here and as she watched, Dante came up the aisle and sat down in the pew next to her.

He shook Seth’s hand. “Thank you for coming. I know a funeral isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time.”

“I’m having a little bit of fun,” he glanced around as people dropped their stares as he met their eyes. “Messing with people’s expectations can be a hoot.”

Dante chuckled as he followed Seth’s gaze. “Yes, I can see your point. We have made quite a statement.”

“Did you get my text about Maggie? Would she have money?” Cat was tired of the boys playing around.

Dante glanced around them to see if anyone could overhear. When he seemed satisfied, he leaned closer. “Maggie Martin does have a trust fund. And her husband makes a good salary at the college. But there have been a few questionable investments that might have drained her access to funds. Why are you asking?”

“Money, love, revenge, envy, the four major reasons someone would take a life. And envy is kind of a reflection of love and money.” She saw the minister walk out. “Keep your eyes open. The service is starting.”

Cat leaned back and focused on the service, hoping to find clues as to why Allen Johnson would have embezzled money from the college or why someone wanted to kill him. Neither question was answered, however.

When the service ended, Dante stood, shook Seth’s hand again, then disappeared out the back.

“Well, that was useless,” Cat complained as they made their way out of the chapel. The widow had decided not to hold an open house or even stay for the coffee hour after the service. She nodded toward the reception area. “Do you want coffee or something?”

“No, I’m good. Unless you want to stay,” he asked as he met her gaze.

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