Reinventing Lindsey by Maggie Brown

Author:Maggie Brown [Brown, Maggie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781642470352
Publisher: Bella Books
Published: 2019-03-14T04:00:00+00:00

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Mac was already waiting on the footpath outside the Coffee Club when Daisy arrived a few minutes before three. They shared a quick hug before walking through the entrance. The pleasant aroma of ground coffee beans drifted past the woman behind the counter as she took their orders. On the way, Daisy had debated whether she should refer to Lindsey as an acquaintance, colleague, or friend. Unable to divulge their real association but not wanting trivialise their relationship, she decided on friend.

Once they had settled into a quiet corner booth, Mac looked at her expectantly. “Now what’s this all about?”

“I want your advice,” Daisy began. “Well, more than advice really. It’s about Lindsey Jamieson-Ford.”

“The head of LJF Robotics. You know her?”

“She’s a friend.”

Mac gave her an appraising glance. “Really? Nobody has been able to get near that woman for years. She’s ignored all overtures from the press, and believe me, we’ve all tried. I hope you’re going to say she wants to give an interview?”

“She does. Are you interested?” The twinge of guilt was ignored. She would work out later how she was going to break it to Lindsey.

“My oath I am, I’d jump at the chance.”

“Good,” said Daisy, relaxing now the first hurdle was over. “But there are certain requirements for this article. She wants you to write a piece about her work, not her personal life.” When Mac looked puzzled, she plunged on. “The thing is, Lindsey has a problem and she’s touchy about it. I’ll let her explain…it’s not my place to break her confidence. She’s agreed to the article because she’s sick of being a hermit and wants more of a life. To go places and meet people.”

Mac tapped her pen on the table, silent for a long moment before she focused back on Daisy. “Now I’m really curious.”

“All will be revealed when you talk to her. I can only say I think the world of her and she’s a brilliant scientist. Her company is launching new products soon. What she needs is exposure.”

“Hmm. I think I can give her that without too much trouble but I’m at a loss to understand why she needs it. She’s widely regarded in her field. She would have to be wealthy. Do you know if she does anything for charity?”

“Plenty. She has a program set up for kids who have lost limbs because of land mines. You’ll be fascinated by her research.”

“So,” said Mac, leaning forward with interest. “You’ve obviously seen her work. Do you think she’ll show me?”

Daisy shook her head. “I doubt it. Scientists are paranoid about their research.”

“How did you meet her if I may ask?”

Daisy paused, not having planned a reply for this particular question. She should have, of course, but overcome with her brilliant idea, had rushed into things. “Oh…she’s a friend of a friend of my cousin. She introduced us at…um…at her office in town. They’re work colleagues,” she answered vaguely. “Lindsey’s interested in anthropology. We became friends.”

“Right. Tell me about her.

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