‘What exactly is your problem?’ Harry was beyond tired with Dominic’s seeming paranoia.

‘I’ve told you before. I don’t want her poking around. Bringing up stuff that’s bad for business and bad for Mum with the way she is right now. And you would do well to remember that.’

‘Don’t you dare try emotional blackmail on me. What are you frightened of?’

‘Did you know Steph met Sonia Lomas today?’

‘What?’ Harry’s body tensed.

‘Thought that might create a response.’ Dominic sat forward. ‘Mum spotted Sonia being dropped off at the station. She only noticed her because she saw Steph’s car. It’s all dented down one side. That’s what caught her attention.’

‘And Steph was driving?’

‘Mum didn’t see who was driving, but she said it was definitely Sonia in the passenger seat and you must’ve seen Steph’s car. If not, take a look.’

‘She said she was meeting a friend today.’

‘Guess Sonia is the friend. Now do you believe me? It’s no coincidence – Wendy Lynch’s daughter, Sonia Lomas’s friend. I’m not being paranoid but she’s here for a reason and it isn’t to report on the resort. She needs talking to.’

‘I’ll do it,’ interjected Harry. ‘I’ll speak to her, not you. Understand?’

Dominic held out his hands. ‘Hey, mate. Don’t get so het up. It’s best you know now, but if you can’t sort this out then I’ll have to.’

‘Leave it to me. You stay away.’ Harry was aware of the hostility in his voice, and the flicker of surprise on his brother’s face suggested he was too.

‘It’s cool. Just make sure you do.’ Dominic rose from the chair. ‘In the meantime, I’m going to pay Wendy Lynch a visit.’

Harry wasn’t sure he liked Dominic’s comment, but he was too consumed with anger to question him.

Harry threw on his jacket and, grabbing his keys, wallet and mobile, stormed out of the house, barking at his brother to lock the door on his way out.

Just what the hell was Steph up to? He had been totally mugged off by her. This time he wasn’t going to let her avoid the questions. He was going to have it out with her once and for all. Direct and straight to the point the way he should have been in the first place.

Harry reached the house in double-quick time, only just remembering to acknowledge Heidi’s greeting as he marched through to the back of the house and ascended the wooden staircase, taking the steps two at a time.