Candice nodded as Kit left the condo and proceeded to the rooftop. She took full advantage of the warm autumn day, kicking off her flats in favor of bare feet on the warm concrete that surrounded the area.
She strolled around, admiring the panoramic view of the city, chewing on Ralph’s words from their call in her mind. The news wasn’t good. The case had gone cold on Kirby. Attempts to uncover his new identity were unsuccessful as were gaining access to sealed court records. She was at a standstill.
Alexa had suggested they try to learn the identity of the medical professional that she came across on the same floor where Kit’s room was located, months ago when she was in the hospital after the shooting. She didn’t have the energy or the drive to initiate those efforts.
She knew she could make a phone call to Tabitha and have her ask Dr. Nicholls if he could figure it out, but along with that would come the inquiry of her motives.
Kit wasn’t willing to divulge that to anyone, definitely not now while she was at the beginning of a legal separation. The search was over and she felt a heavy sadness in her heart like she was losing Kirby all over again.
Alexa strolled out onto the rooftop and grinned as she outstretched her arms. Kit’s eyes lit up as a smile spread across her face. “This is a pleasant surprise! I thought you weren’t in town for another two days.”
She approached and gave Kit a kiss on the cheek and hugged her tightly. She giggled. “Nope. Surprise! I love your new digs!” She smiled. “It really pays to have an uber rich friend with other uber rich friends.”
Kit laughed. “So true. Dalton has been very kind to let me crash here until I figure out my plan. What brought you into town early? Business with Platinum?”
She shook her head and couldn’t wipe the smile from her face. She looked exuberant. “Closing escrow on the vacation home!”
Kit frowned. “Vacation home? Where?”
Alexa giggled. “Corona Del Mar. It is absolutely divine. When you’re ready to buy again, it would be a great place for you to snag a beach house that’s a nice enough distance from L.A.”
She raised her eyebrows. “Oh really? A good place to escape for a weekend or maybe a few weeks?”
Alexa nodded. “Yep.”
Kit nodded and grinned. “I’ll keep that in mind. I may need to do that soon, but I think I need to buy a car first.”
Alexa tilted her head to the side. “How are you doing? Meaning, how are you really doing after everything with Diamond? Those sessions paying off with A-Dub? Album’s done, right?”
Kit started strolling back toward the door that would lead them into the hallway. “I’m ok. Diamond—it’s a blow, yes. I’m figuring out what life looks like now.”
She paused for a moment and then switched her thoughts to what she had recently created. Her face lit up and her green eyes twinkled. “As far as A-Dub goes, he’s a fucking genius. Making my job easy. Things are much more manageable. Album is almost finished. My part of it is done. It’s in post-production now. Kind of amazing how we pulled it together so quickly. He knows what’s up.”
Alexa linked her arm in Kit’s. “Good, glad to hear it. I can’t stay long today. I have a meeting with an attorney at the office this afternoon.”
She glanced over at her. “About what?”
Alexa shrugged her shoulders. “An interested investor for Platinum.” She looked hopeful. “Oh! Do you want to come with me? After all, you are a silent partner. You can evaluate them with me. It’s the guy and his attorney.”
Kit chuckled. “I’m gonna bow out on that one, babe. You don’t need me. I trust your judgment implicitly. Besides, I’m meeting with A-Dub in a few hours to check out the mix on one of my songs.” She frowned. “Why do you need another investor? I thought you were in great shape?”
Alexa giggled. “We are in phenomenal shape, but this guy has money and is trying to throw his hat in the publishing ring.”
She shrugged her shoulders. “Ok. And I take it he’s credible or else you wouldn’t even entertain the meeting.”
Alexa nodded. “Net worth of twenty million ain’t so bad, sweetie. At least that’s the details his attorney gave me. He didn’t disclose his client’s name—he said his client gave him specific instructions not to, but he claims to be someone I went to school with.”
She frowned again. “Someone you went to school with? Huh? Which school?”
Alexa laughed. “I didn’t ask. Maybe grammar school for all I know. It’s not that surprising. We didn’t exactly come from an average neighborhood.”
She chuckled. “Don’t I know it.” She then met Alexa’s eyes. “Y’know, speaking of rich people, we had some really interesting donations made to the foundation that Tabitha told me about. And one of them was made in Joe’s name. Abigail doesn’t know a thing about it.”
Alexa looked intrigued. “What? They were made in Joe’s name? Did you call Henri? He must have done it. Oh, wait, maybe it was Veronique?”
She shook her head. “I don’t think either of them did it. I called, but wasn’t able to get them. Henri is on vacation in Ibiza. Veronique was out of the country. It’s really weird, Lex. And then you get this attorney guy with someone from your past wanting to throw money at Platinum and…”
Alexa shook her head and wagged her finger. “Let’s not go jumping to conclusions, ok?” She gave her a look of warning. “Let’s put Kirby to rest once and for
