Undeniably Yours by Heather Webber Read Free Book Online

a profit. At the thought of losing money, they would bend to the pressure like a reed caught in a windstorm.
    “The computer,” I began, “are her notes about the case in it? Is that why your bosses want it back so badly?”
    I wondered if I could get a reading on the laptop’s location, but I doubted it. In order to do so, I’d need to find who the computer truly belonged to, and in a corporation like this that would be nearly impossible.
    “They think so,” Nya said, “because they obviously don’t pay attention. Kira always kept her information on a flash drive. She didn’t trust anyone enough to leave her notes where they could be compromised.”
    “Then why take the computer with her?” Aiden asked.
    “All I can think of is that she hadn’t had time to transfer her notes from that morning. Kira had been working on them when she was called into our supervisor’s office. Earlier that day she’d met with someone about Dustin’s case and was practically vibrating with excitement. She said she was close to cracking the case wide open and it was a shocker. When word reached management, she was called in and given an ultimatum. Either drop the case or she would be let go. She left. And before you ask, no, I don’t know who she met with.”
    “Did she have an electronic calendar? Or paper planner?” Aiden asked.
    Nya shook her head. “No. Her appointments were kept on her Blackberry.”
    Undoubtedly, that phone was still with her wherever she was. I shifted in my seat. “You said she took Ava…is there a daycare in the building?”
    “Second floor,” Nya said. “Ava’s been attending since she was born. On the occasions that Kira had to work late, a neighbor friend picked up and cared for the baby. Morgan something. The baby wasn’t left alone, was she?” Her anxious gaze darted between us. “Kira would never have done that willingly.”
    “Not alone,” I said.
    “When? Where?” Nya threw another glance at her notepad.
    “We can’t divulge that information at this time,” Aiden said. “We’ll need to speak with the daycare staff today,” Aiden said. “Could you let them know we’re coming?”
    “Sure, I’ll give them a call.”
    I refused to look in Aiden’s direction as I said, “You mentioned Kira was in a relationship with Trey Fisher. Is he Ava’s father?” I knew he wasn’t, but I wanted to learn how much Nya knew.
    “No,” she said. “She was born long before Kira started dating Trey.”
    “How long have they been a couple?” Aiden asked.
    “Not long. Maybe two months? At least publicly.” Her eyebrows went up. “Two months ago is when his divorce papers were filed.”
    Had Kira broken up the marriage? If so, it would be wise of us to talk to Trey’s soon-to-be ex-wife. Women scorned were notoriously vengeful.
    Aiden couldn’t quite hide his wince. “Where can we find Fisher?”
    She glanced at the clock. “He’s at the Sox game right now, prepping to report from the field for the afternoon game.”
    Aiden slid his card to her. “Have him get in touch with me.”
    “Absolutely,” she said. “This is unbelievable. Has she been officially reported missing?”
    “Yes.” Aiden narrowed a stern gaze. “However, we’d appreciate keeping her disappearance off the news for the time being.”
    “But,” she tipped her head, “if it helps locate her…”
    Aiden leveled her with a hard glare. “We have to think of Ava’s safety right now as well.”
    After a brief hesitation, she said, “I won’t say anything, but I can’t make that promise of anyone else.”
    Aiden didn’t look too happy about her statement. Before he lost his temper, I asked, “Did Kira mention anything happening in her life lately that was unusual? Anyone bothering her? That kind of thing?”
    “Nothing I can think of. Are you thinking she met with foul play?”
    Apparently ready to leave, Aiden stood. “It’s too early in the case to make any presumptions.”
    Suddenly, her head