I dialed Theo Callahan’s direct office line.

“You’re calling early for California,” Theo said.

His voice came through the speaker clear and unhurried.

Behind him I could hear the faint scratch of a drafting pencil on heavy paper.

“I need a fresh set of eyes,” I said.

“I’ve got three blueprints spread across my desk at the moment, but I’ve got time for you, Vivian.

Tell me what’s going on.”

“Spencer has an ex-assistant named Brielle Foster,” I said.