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When Carter had trumpeted his skills as a financial advisor, Griffin had listened detachedly, uniuy's salesmanship—not to mention that he was happy with his stockbroker and liked to keep an eye on the markets himself

And yet, despite the sales pitch, he'd gotten the i by the sour expression that had flitted across the guy's face from time to time

Carter had obviously done so up of his own and come to a conclusion he didn't like: Griffin was Marcus Tremont's anointed successor His possible future father-in-law's single, unattached successor

Without a doubt, Newell had put him down as a rival for control of the money spout, and possibly for Eva as well

Evidently, though, Carter had been willing to put personal feelings aside where financial gain was concerned—na in another client

And that's what bothered hiht Not just for hi to overlook a lot to score another client, howto do to acquire a rich wife?

Griffin watched as Marcus Tremont's eyes met his "Look into it for me"

He tensed "What are you asking?"

He had a good idea, but he didn't want there to be any roo

Marcus gestured dismissively "I mean, find out what you can about Carter Newell Get the investigator that we use for Treri before he becomes my son-in-law"

Griffin lifted his eyebrows but was careful to keep his expression in place otherwise "You have reason to believe he's hiding so?"

Marcus regarded him steadily "What I know about the Newells, I don't like They were able to hide their decline in wealth for a long tie is the family currency"

"I see Still, if Eva found out…"

He let the thought trail off He just wanted to make sure the older man appreciated the possible consequences of his decision Marcus hter if Eva discovered they'd had Carter investigated

And as far as his own relationship with Eva went, well, that was bound to head further south

"There's no reason for Eva to know," Marcus said brusquely, his eyes sharpening "Unless of course, we pin so on Newell—in which case, it'll be orth the price to save her from that slick salesman"

Griffin nodded

The truth was he'd derive souy wasn't on the up-and-up

He pushed aside the thought that the cost to hih…

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G riffin stared out theof his Pacific Heights hts of San Francisco Bay His grip on his wineglass constricted, putting dangerous pressure on the delicate crystal, as he thought back over the events of earlier that day