Chapter 23

Derek snorted softly. “We don’t meet the dress code.”

“Are we going to stick around anyway to make sure she doesn’t sneak out the back way or start flirting with the male guests?”

“Contrary to what Mrs. Burns thinks, I don’t see that happening,” Derek replied. “I told you the catering company thinks she’s an excellent employee. If she was coming on to the male guests someone would have reported her. Probably the men’s wives or girlfriends.”

Irene and several others from the catering staff appeared carrying trays of appetizers which they distributed on the tables. At that point the guests took their seats and the dinner began.

“Are we going home, now?” Joe asked when they left the motel.

“No. We’ll get some supper then go back to her house to make certain she returns at a reasonable hour, and alone.”