He stood up and walked away from the desk. He opened the door to the office, and gestured for her to leave.
Lesley stood up and smoothed down her skirt. She looked at him, trying to read his expression. Was he making sure she didn’t take this further, or saying he would help her? There was only one way to find out.
“Yes, Sir,” she said. “Thank you.”
She walked past him and out of the room, the door closed behind her.
She headed for the corridor, pulling her phone out of her jacket pocket, and dialled Zoe.
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It’s 2003, and Zoe Finch is a new Detective Constable. When a body is found on her patch, she’s grudgingly allowed to take a role on the case.
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Also by Rachel McLean: The DI Zoe Finch Series
Deadly Wishes, DI Zoe Finch Book 1
Deadly Choices, DI Zoe Finch Book 2
Deadly Desires, DI Zoe Finch Book 3
Deadly Terror, DI Zoe Finch Book 4
Deadly Reprisal, DI Zoe Finch Book 5
Deadly Fallout, DI Zoe Finch Book 6
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