Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Why on earth did she come to work for us?

He was sceptical. 'Why would they? You said yourself he's only highly desirable.' He saw the look on her face. He wasn't refusing, just anticipating. 'I'll talk to Dave Crombie.'

Afraid she would have to persuade him in front of the others Elisabeth was relieved. 'If you tell him we feel it's essential to have a second expert he'll probably agree.'

She was the former DPP insider so she should know. Robert said, 'I'll sound him out.'