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pretty sure she’s not here.”
    Footsteps pattered behind him. “So then who is the blonde strolling into the diner with Cass Malone?”
    Whipping around, Marlon knocked into Carol Ann. With an, “Oof!” he headed to the window. A blonde? His heart thundered in his chest. Sure enough, Cass stood on the sidewalk next to Logan. The blonde in question cuddled Julian Malone in her arms. As she turned, Marlon knew. Jaden. He’d know her body whether swathed in curve-hugging denim or in sackcloth.
    “She’s cute.”
    To hide his shaky hands, he folded his arms. “She’s original.”
    “Do you know her? Taft and I have a bet going that she’s Jade and she’s slumming.” Leaning on Marlon, Carol Ann sighed. “Why she’d slum here is beyond me. There’s a whole lot of cow poop, soybeans, and flat land here in Ohio. Think she’s making another play for Logan?”
    A twinge of jealousy raced through his system. “I hope not. He’s not looking. He’s happy with Cass.” Although Logan was a stand-up guy, he didn’t want to think of Jaden and Logan together. The idea of her making love to another man churned his stomach.
    “So you do like her!” Carol Ann shrieked and clapped. “Taft said you had a thing for her when you did the questioning. Mac will have your head, you know. He hates when we fraternise with the suspects.”
    “Taft McGregor wouldn’t know his ass from his elbows.” Groaning, he widened his stance.” As for Mac, he won’t care if I don’t tell him.” Because I won’t be with her anyway. She’s trouble. “But last time I checked, she wasn’t a suspect in anything. Care to enlighten me?” And give him a reason to stay away from her.
      “She seems clean. No drugs, no booze. Nothing. I wanted to give you fits, that’s all.” Carol Ann giggled. “I might need you to do something for me while I’m here. I’m bogged down and could use a favour.”
    He turned. So she wanted to play dirty, eh? Bring it on. “Oh really? I’d love to make Craig jealous. Meet me at five?”
    Crimson infused her cheeks. Her words came out in a rush. “Craig and I…well… I didn’t mean you and me… Why don’t you go get Mac’s lunch at the diner? You can go see her and maybe you can have that tryst you’ve deserved since Addison passed.”
    Swallowing a snappy comeback, Marlon held out his hand. No one mentioned his first wife without causing him grief, but since he liked Carol Ann, he’d let it slide this time. Plus, he did want to see Jaden. “Give it here. I won’t talk to her in case she’s truly in trouble, but I’m sure she’s not doing anything illegal.” I hope she’s not. He took the slip of paper and headed out of the door.
    Carol Ann cackled. “Go get ‘em, tiger. Tag that chick.”
    Checking the traffic, Marlon crossed the street with long strides. Tag that chick. Shit. Blatant words might have fitted Jade, but not Jaden Marie. An afternoon tryst. Hell, getting laid for the sake of getting off wasn’t worth it. He wanted a woman to love.
    As he entered the glass foyer, he noticed the honey blonde by the community board. He cleared his throat in case it wasn’t Jaden.
    Startled, Jaden clutched her chest and turned. “I’m sorry. I’ll get out of your w—Marlon?”
    Despite his common sense screaming not to touch her, he tucked some loose strands of hair behind her ear. Sizzles went straight to his groin. Dear God, what if they really did become lovers? He’d never survive—and yet he liked the odds. Dying in her arms sounded rather pleasant. Satisfying.
    When she licked her bottom lip, he came close to coming unglued. Her eyes widened. “What are you doing here?”
    “Getting my boss’s order. I should be angry since you avoided me, but I’ll deal.” When her gaze raked over his body, he fisted his hand to keep from wrapping her in an embrace. “I see you’re checking out the want-ads. Which flyer caught your attention?”
    She held her palm open. Three slips of