Chapter 94

"Change the place?" Rowan looked stunned. "Ms. Godfrey, there's no better option! Location, amenities, size-everything's top-tier!" He quickly added, "Besides, we've been aiming for that spot all along. I already gave them your confirmation! If we back out now, we risk offending Ethan." Calliope rubbed her temples, clearly getting a headache. "Fine," she said wearily, "when's the meeting?" "They said it's entirely up to your availability," Rowan replied, then his expression grew serious. "By the way, I looked into it. Claire had a suspicious transaction-half a million-from a virtual card, just the day before the fire. Looks like someone paid her off." Calliope's expression darkened instantly. Was it Claire who locked her in the office after setting the fire? "And there's more," Rowan went on. "Preliminary autopsy says Claire was struck on the back of her head before she died. Also, the fire started from her electric scooter in the garage. She was right nearby when it exploded." Calliop