"Where's Mark Engel now?"

Deirdre was overjoyed. "He's on his way here! Sam located him and is bringing him to Neve. They should be here by tomorrow!"

Brendan grazed the tablecloth back and forth. "Once he's with us, I'll confront Emily personally. She needs to explain this. If it really was her doing, then the people backing her must be very powerful too. I won't let her get away with this!"

That was especially since his investigations had revealed no sign of outside manipulation.

Deirdre clenched her hands to stop herself from being too excited. "And what about Shea and Mrs. Engel?"

"I'll compensate them for misjudging them. Shea will return to you, too."

Deirdre smiled from ear to ear. Good, good! This way, Emily could never come back again! She knew it—she knew that her determination would pay off!

The next morning, Sam called and told them they had both arrived at the station.

Deirdre quickly informed Brendan, who ordered Sam to bring the man straight to their villa. Then