Chapter 37

“Men can be stupid that way,” Carol said, rolling her eyes.

“We’re all chauvinists at times,” he replied, remembering his thoughts about the woman earlier that afternoon.

Going into his office, he checked his email, downloading a list of names one of his clients wanted background checks on. He was in the middle of doing that when the intercom buzzed and Carol told him, “You have a call on line two. I think it’s the same man I told you about.”

He picked up the receiver, saying, “Jake Marshall here. How may I help you?”

“Mr. Marshall,” a gravelly voice replied. “You have become a thorn in my side. It’s time I did something about it.”

Jake knew instantly who was speaking. “Fabian, I presume.”

There was a low chuckle before the man replied, “That’s one name for me. By the way, I like your choice in men.” With that, he ended the call.