“She interviewed me for the Colony newsletter.”
She blinked rapidly, like that was beyond imagination. “You’ve hit the big time now.”
He laughed. “For sure. I told her the truth about everything. The article doesn’t come out for two weeks and I’m talking to HR on Monday to update them on my new status.”
“Then the divorce really is official.”
He nodded, more solemn now. “It is.”
“Well, thanks for letting me know.” Although he’d kind of told her that last night, she just hadn’t been sure that’s what he’d meant.
“That’s not why I’m here.”
“Oh?”
“Cece mentioned you were good at researching people. Online, I mean. She didn’t know we were friends.”
“I’ve been known to do a little cyber snooping.” She smirked. He already knew she’d looked him up, although that was something anyone could have done.
“Could I hire you?” He seemed dead serious.
She couldn’t imagine why he’d want that. “Who do you want to research?”
“Emily. I think it’s possible she may have been cheating on me. I really didn’t consider it before because she never seemed like the type. But after talking to Cece, I think I just didn’t understand what was going on. Maybe I was too wrapped up in work, maybe I didn’t want to think about it. But I feel like an idiot now. I’d like to know for sure.”
“Let me clear that up for you. You’re not an idiot.”
He smiled. “That’s not what I meant.”
“I know. Will it affect the divorce if she was?”
“I don’t know. I haven’t thought that far ahead. I should talk to my attorney and find out. So, will you help me?”
“Yeah, of course. But you don’t have to pay me.”
“Your time is as valuable as anyone else’s. I want to pay you. What do you charge to build a website?”
“Depends on the website.”
“A basic package.”
“Two-fifty for the bare minimum.”
“How about we start there?”
She didn’t like the idea of him paying her for such a thing, but there was no telling how long it would take. “That might be too much. I have no idea how long it’ll take me. I may not find anything either.”
“How many hours will two-fifty get me?”
“Six. That’s what I allot to build a basic website.”
“Done. How soon can you start?”
“Today.”
“Great.” He smiled again. “Now, how about dinner sometime this week?”
Chapter Thirty
