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Governor?”
    “Yes, why?”
    “I need to get inside of one of
the galas when Governor McBride is there. I will need access for
three of us: one waiter and two attendees. Do you think your
parents would mind?”
    “As long as there isn’t any
drama going down at the party, I would think not. All I’d really
need to get you inside is the name of the people you want placed on
the list.”
    “Of course.”
    “The only thing I want to know
is what was The Governor’s wife doing in your office last
week?”
    “Between you and me, she thinks
that The Governor is cheating on her with a woman in her twenties.
It only gets worse from there because his wife thinks he got the
other woman pregnant.”
    “Gross. So basically the old
fella knocked up a chick half his age?”
    “Yes. Guess who would be set for
life if that news didn’t get out?”
    “The baby’s mother, naturally.
But – on the other hand, who would profit if the news did get
out?”
    “The Democratic candidate in the
reelection.”
    “Naturally.”
    “What are you working on these
days?”
    “Mason Janus is trying to
deflect from charges of insider trading, but there is something
fishy going on there. One man just happened to die and I’m not sure
if the details are suspect, but I’m digging around. Janus is suing
Fassett & Lews over their conduct and we’re pushing a full
media blitz to hang F&L out to dry.”
    “Ooh, sounds delicious and it’s
just your speed.”
    “I am all over it.”
    “I appreciate your help with the
gala thing and please let me know if there is anything I can do in
return.”
    “Just show up with your friends,
make sure everyone is appropriately dressed and no one acts out. My
parents would kill me if they found out that I invited trouble to
their ritzy soiree.”
    “We won’t be any trouble; we
will all be merely observers at the event.”
    Michelle got up and exited the
office and sent a text message to Chase.
    “We are good to go with the next
fundraising gala. Just need names for the guest list.”
    Without hesitation, he responded
back via text message, “Chuck Mills and Rebecca Porter.”
    Michelle was interrupted by
Missy Erickson from the top floor when her assistant patched Missy
through.
    “Yes, Ms. Erickson? What can I
do for you?”
    “Mack Briggs is eager to see you
in his office as soon as possible, Ms. Mayor. Are you
available?”
    “Yes, of course I’m available. I
will be up shortly. Thank you.”
    “Great. I will let him know to
expect you soon.”
    Missy Erickson also called
Matthew to alert Victoria that Nathan Trice requested her presence
at once. Victoria was quick to rip herself away from the case that
had her attention for weeks and quickly buzzed on upstairs to the
top floor.
    Michelle was behind Victoria and
noticed that she had pressed the “up” button on the elevator.
    “Hold the elevator, please.”
    A hand came between the closing
door and awaited Michelle’s entry.
    “I’m not sure what this is, but
I think I’m being made partner. That would explain why you’re here,
too. They give me a promotion and they’ve got to tell you, as well.
It only makes sense.”
    “Sure, Victoria, I am positive
that’s what it’s all about.”
    Victoria sensed some sarcasm
coming from her colleague, but knew she was on the right track to
being made partner. She was rubbing elbows with all of the right
people and she was bred for this life. She came from money and
naturally would do well as a partner in the firm.
    Michelle wasn’t so convinced
about Victoria’s idea of what was going on at the top floor, but
somehow they were both involved.
    The elevator’s slight din
brought Michelle back to reality and they both emerged from the
lift.
    “Victoria Strauss to see Mr.
Trice.”
    “Yes, Ms. Strauss, right this
way.”
    Missy led Victoria to Mr.
Trice’s door and opened it to allow her entrance. She closed the
door behind herself and approached Michelle.
    “Ms. Mayor, Mr. Briggs is