CHAPTER 34

Lisa had a very busy morning. She was up before dawn, quite contrary to everyone's expectations. Excitement, and trepidation, had kept sleep far away from her last night. After Claire's sister had left Claire's apartment, Lisa had intercepted her a little further down the road.

"Hello, Miss McLennie, my name is Lisa Davinsky," she stretched her hand out for a handshake, "and I'm a temporary CEO at Lyn Corporation. I work with your sister."

Rose jammed her hands in her pockets and gave her a look. "So?"

Lisa blinked, but was not fazed. Slowly, she withdrew her hand and smiled brightly. Rose obviously had her guard up, because she was still giving her that mean and distrustful look.

"Our company usually conducts a private background check on all its employees, but we have found it difficult to find any information on your sister. We were wondering if you could help us."

Rose eyed her suspiciously. "Why?"

"Well, for starters, you will be heavily compensated." Lisa knew she had gotten Ro