Chapter 14

Lou disagreed. “He’s trained for undercover work. It’s part of what he does for Gideon Monahan. As we told you, he’s already made contact with Ms. Garland.”

“And had someone break into his place while they were out to dinner. That doesn’t speak well for his training, as you put it,” Harber replied sourly.

“In my defense,” Rory said, “that may or may not have been my fault. Ms. Garland is undoubtedly leery of anyone who seems interested in her. Yeah, I moved too quickly. I didn’t have a choice when she and I ran into each other on her floor. But my excuse was logical, since we’d already talked a couple of times before.”

“I suppose.” Harber turned to Quint. “What comes next?”

“Following Ms. Garland, for starters, and bugging Seaver’s apartment. If we’re right and they’re working together on something, they have to be in contact.”

Harber nodded. “I’ll send one of our men to plant the bugs. Who do you want to put on her? It can’t be any of you, since she’s seen you.”