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  2. Dedication
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  58. Acknowledgments
  59. About the Author
  60. Also by Catherine Coulter
  61. About the Publisher

Mia smiled at him. “That’s a meaty threat, Kent, but you know what? It sounds pretty lame to me after you tried to kill me last night. Or was it Alex who tried to run me down? He knew exactly where I’d be since he had Miles Lombardy buy me a drink.”

Kent stared at her. “Run you down? You believe I tried to kill you? Don’t be ridiculous. Yes, I see some bruises on your face, but I have no idea where you got them. With your mouth, I wouldn’t be surprised if someone you insulted went after you.”

“As I said, either you or Alex was driving that car. Believe me, Kent, I really don’t have any other enemies who would like to do away with me.”

“I did not try to run you down!”

Juliet rose. “The police are tracking the car on the CCTV cams. And they just might see the driver. They might see you, Kent. Listen, Kent, your threats won’t work anymore, it really is over. I’m not paralyzed any longer by what you and Alex did to me. I know now how really vile both of you are. I will do my best to see you both pay.” She paused, cocked her head. “Listen to Mia, Kent. Alex is a monster, and in the end, I suppose you’re his victim, too. It could go much easier for you if you go on record and tell us the truth. Special Agent Sherlock is in the waiting room now. She can help you.”

“I’ve put up with more than enough of this. Get out. You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.”

They left Kent standing in front of his desk when Mia quietly closed the door behind them. She said low, “Pretty much what we expected. Now he’ll be calling Alex.”

40

Olivia and Savich

Safe House

Thursday afternoon

Agent Gaylin sat forward, his hands fisted on his knees. “Look, Savich, I think your plan is good; it even has a more-than-even chance of succeeding. But you and Olivia know as well as I do it’s dangerous, lots of chance involved, and unknowns, moving parts, people acting and reacting a certain way to make it work. No, I’m not shooting it down, but it should be me, Savich, not you.”

Olivia said, “Gay, you know why it has to be Dillon. Not only is it his idea, his people from his Criminal Apprehension Unit are a part of it. Believe me, I’ve met some of them, they’re a well-oiled machine, they know what they’re doing. You know we can’t take a chance of involving the CIA, too many questions and talk about unknowns.