“We suspect it’s that journalist, Christine What’s-her-name,” Alistair said as he drove along the busy downtown street. “Byron managed to get her fired by threatening to sue the newspaper for libel. After your article came out, public opinion turned against Christine, so the newspaper probably considered her more of a liability. We’re pretty sure this latest scam is her handiwork.”

“Dammit, I told him not to get her fired,” Emily said.

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