Page 52 of Hidden Chance

She grunted. “Yeah, right.”

“I’m serious. You don’t think guys can see that stuff?”

“It’s not what you think. He’s had about six girlfriends already this year.”

“I wasn’t thinking he was looking for a girlfriend. I was thinking he likes to try out whatever interests him at the moment. To him, you’re like forbidden fruit.”

“Yeah, well, I haven’t reciprocated his flirtations.”

“Exactly. He wants what he can’t have.”

“Don’t get me wrong. He’s been a great boss, and hehasn’t crossed any lines, but lately…I don’t know. He’s taken a greater interest.”

“What makes you think he’s involved with Burma?”

“He’s the kind of guy who would take advantage of an opportunity that arose. Do I think he would willingly put kids’ lives at risk? I sure hope not.”

“It’s worth looking into. Maybe you could distract him for me while I?—”

“Are you kidding?”

“Why not? You said you wanted to help.”

“I’m going to assume by the impish look on your face that you’re joking.”

“I am. I would never put you in a situation like that.”

“If it would help, though, I can get into his office and check his files.”

“Nice try, but I can do it.”

“You have no reason to be in there. I do.”

“You’re not going to pull me back into the argument. All I need is for you to answer me one question.”

“Okay.”

“Are you capable of seeing me at work and not looking weird or suspicious?”

“Yes, of course.”

“Great. Then that’s all I need for you to do.”

“I’ll do it, but under one condition.”

“Maybe.”

“Are you always this difficult?”

“I don’t know. You’d have to ask my team. Tell me what you want, and I’ll see what I can do.”

“I want you to keep me in the loop. If you find out anything, I want to know.”

“We’ll see how we go.”

“What’s that mean?”

“I mean there are some things that I’m not at liberty to divulge.”

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