Death Match

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Author: Lincoln Child
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having orders quickly obeyed. A naval captain, perhaps, or a corporate executive; Lash had not dug deep into the family background. Corporate executive seemed more likely, though: given the amount Eden charged for its service, it was likely daddy had helped bankroll Lindsay Thorpe.
    Lash cleared his throat, put on his best sympathetic manner. “If you wouldn’t mind answering just a few questions, it would be very helpful to us. If you find any of them objectionable, or if you feel it necessary to stop for a while, I’ll certainly understand.”
    The waitress returned. Lash took a sip of his coffee, then opened the satchel and pulled out a legal pad. “How close were you to your daughter as she was growing up, Mr. Torvald?” he began.
    â€œExtremely.”
    â€œAnd after she left home?”
    â€œWe spoke every day.”
    â€œOverall, how would you characterize her physical health?”
    â€œExcellent.”
    â€œDid she take any medications on a regular basis?”
    â€œVitamin supplements. A mild antihistamine. That’s about it.”
    â€œWhat was the antihistamine for?”
    â€œDermatographia.”
    Lash nodded, made a notation. A skin condition that caused itchiness: his next-door neighbor had it. Completely benign. “Any unusual or serious diseases or childhood illnesses?”
    â€œNo, none. And this would all be in the applications she originally filled out with American Life.”
    â€œI understand that, Mr. Torvald. I’m simply trying to establish some independent frame of reference. Did she have any living siblings?”
    â€œLindsay was an only child.”
    â€œWas she a good student?”
    â€œGraduated magna cum laude from Brown. Got her master’s in economics from Stanford.”
    â€œWould you call her shy? Outgoing?”
    â€œStrangers might think her quiet. But Lindsay always had more friends than she needed. She was the kind of girl who had many acquaintances, but was very choosy about her friends.”
    Lash took another sip of coffee. “How long had your daughter been married, Mr. Torvald?”
    â€œJust over two years.”
    â€œAnd how would you characterize the marriage?”
    â€œThey were the happiest couple I’ve ever seen, bar none.”
    â€œCan you tell me about the husband, Lewis Thorpe?”
    â€œIntelligent, friendly, honest. Witty. Lots of interests.”
    â€œDid your daughter ever mention any problems between herself and her husband?”
    â€œYou mean, fights?”
    Lash nodded. “That, or other things. Differences of opinion. Conflicting wishes. Incompatibilities.”
    â€œNever.”
    Lash took another sip. He noticed Torvald had not touched his own cup.
    â€œNever?” He allowed the slightest hint of incredulity to enter his voice.
    Torvald rose to the bait. “Never. Look, Mr.—”
    â€œBerger.”
    â€œMr. Berger, my daughter was . . .” For the first time, Torvald seemed to hesitate. “My daughter was a client of Eden Incorporated. You’ve heard of them?”
    â€œCertainly.”
    â€œThen you’ll know what I’m getting at. I was skeptical at first. It seemed like an awful lot of money for some computer cycles, a statistical roll of the dice. But Lindsay was firm.” Torvald leaned forward slightly. “You have to understand, she wasn’t like other girls. She knew what she wanted. She was never one to settle for second best. She’d had her share of boyfriends, some of them really nice boys. But she seemed to get restless, the relationships didn’t last.”
    The man sat back abruptly. It was by far the longest statement he’d made so far. Lash made a notation, encouragingly, careful not to meet Torvald’s eyes. “And?”
    â€œAnd it was different with Lewis. I could tell from the very first time she mentioned his name. They hit it off from the first date.”
    Lash looked up just
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