Silencing the Rumors

At five in the afternoon, Silas walked in with all the research results in hand.

Cordelia looked a bit surprised. "That was fast."

Silas grinned, clearly proud. "Of course. I've got connections all over. I know people in all these companies." He sat down, handing the documents to Cordelia. "Mrs. Thorne, you can count on me for anything from now on–no charge."

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