CHAPTER 37
Decided to wait for Darcy at the airport no matter what, Lizzy arranged everything to allow her to escape Darcy Inc. clutches. That meant she had to gear up.
Lizzy was of the idea that all the search should be done as quietly as possible, better if no one knew that an auditor was involved at all. As no one knew yet precisely who the leak was, discretion was necessary to dig all the dirt before making waves. Therefore, since after breakfast, she had been working intently on the documents Darcy Sr. had at home, and his personal archives were very extensive.
Lizzy also had to solve the problem of H&S not knowing that she was in Seattle making all these waves on the first place. During all morning, while she worked with Darcy Sr. and Ricky, she mulled how to deal with Maddy. The Colonel was going to be easier because he trusted her and her methods; he would probably understand and jump along. Plus, she had to sketch the business deal between Darcy Inc. and H&S. When Helen made them stop for lunch, finally an idea started forming in her head.
During lunch, Lizzy was simply the dear girlfriend of the eldest son, a guest enjoying a quick meal with the family. They talked and laughed at the cozy luncheon room – a lot smaller than the impressive dining room. The light salad with delicious roast beef followed by fruits and cream were topped with Ricky's jokes.
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