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“You keep her and lose the relationship with her father or you lose her, and stand a chance of getting things right with him. The choice is yours... and I know you're logical.”
Abruptly, he pushed the chair back with his weight. The chair relinquished a screeching sound as he stood.
“I’m in New York for a meeting with a new client. It’s almost time for my meeting.”
Like he came, he disappeared, and I was left with my thoughts. I never wanted to think about the possibility that Evie could leave.
Was her part in my— our— life really over? Would I get someone else for Sophie?
Fuck.
These were questions I’d avoided. I didn’t want answers to them... at least not now.
I moved to resume my work on the laptop when the door swung open.
Dark hair, dark eyes, and average height, Philip strode into the room.
“Good day, Sir.”
My heart tugged. Philip was here. It meant he found something solid.
“Philip.” I acknowledged his greeting with a nod. He took his seat on the chair opposite my table.
“I found something.” His dark eyes focused on me before sliding a folder to my side of the table.
I let go of any prior thoughts.
“Tell me.” I opened the folder. It revealed printouts and scribbled notes.
“Judy Hayes, the woman we’ve been looking for, doesn't exist.”
I paused to glance at him. “What do you mean? I've seen her around.”
He cleared his throat. “There is no Ms. Hayes, sir.”
I furrowed my eyes.
He tapped the folder. “Meaning, the woman we’ve been searching for is just a meticulously crafted persona….”
“…We started with the basics. Social security number – nonexistent. Employment history – a web of fabricated companies and references. Even the university degree she claimed – a dead end.”
“Impossible,” I gritted. “She would have never been hired if her credentials were a lie.”
“Even the most impeccable HR can have oversights. Plus, this lady is highly skilled in creating fake documents and identity theft. She used genuine-looking social security numbers, diplomas, and references.”
“So, she couldn't have had help from someone in HR?”
At this point, I wasn't sure I could trust any employee. If Judy could infiltrate, then anyone could.
“That's very unlikely, sir. However, I’ve looked into each member’s profile, and there isn't any trace of connection between them and this lady.”
I nodded. “So, Judy isn't her real name then?”
He shook his head. “No.”
“Her face, too?” Maybe that's why I couldn't recognize her.
“It appears there were also some changes to her appearance.” He gestured to the folder.
