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Chapter 13 - Page 1 of 3

 

"What do we know about Chaucer Romney besides the fact that he played for the Combers prior to being murdered"? asked Ivory as she swallowed a birth control pill.

"Well, began Reynolds. He was married to a woman named Candice and they had four daughters, Spring, Summer, Winter and Autumn.

They reside in an exclusive housing development called Sherwood Forest Estates."

"What was her story"? asked Ivory.

"We didn't get to talk to her, explained Schurman. When we tried, a man claiming to be her father stopped us by saying she wasn't ready to speak to us."

"What was his name"? asked Ivory, doodling on a yellow legal pad.

"Victor Oliver," replied Schurman.

"Here's what you do, said Ivory. I'll get you two arrest warrants, one for Mr. Oliver and one for Candice Romney. If he refuses to let you talk to her, arrest him for obstruction of justice. If she refuses to cooperate, arrest her for the same thing."

Reynolds and Schurman were shocked.

"Ivory, protested Reynolds. The public won't stand for you arresting a grieving widow before she can bury her husband".

"Neither will Melissa Anne Olsen, the District Attorney, added Schurman. She's up for re-election this year."

"Look, said Ivory sharply as she swirled around in her chair. I have three murders on my hands and I would like to catch the murderer before he commits a fourth one. Its time to start playing hardball.

Chapter 13 - Page 1 of 3