Newborn Conspiracy by Delores Fossen Page B

manicured nails toward the interrogation room."And because I wanted to do my civic duty, I just told the police all about it."

    Mia was relieved that the police now knew about Genevieve, but it made her sick to her stomach to hear the confirmation that the woman had indeed planned this.
    But was it true?
    “Genevieve was going to steal the baby?"" Logan asked.

    “You’re right again. And don’t believe that part when she says she changed her mind, that she didn’t want to go through with the surrogacy. She had every intention of going through with it, but then Ms. Crandall went into labor early, and Genevieve couldn’t find her."

    Mia pulled Tanner even closer."You could be saying all of this to save yourself"

    “Could be." He smiled."The boys in blue probably think that, as well. And that’s why I cut a deal with them. Not blanket immunity exactly, but they wanted information about the Brighton clinic. I’m sure you remember I was an investor, and I thought I could trade information about Genevieve so they’d be more lenient if there are any charges related to Brighton. I don’t want to see the inside of a cell."

    He’d cut a deal. Even though she barely knew this man, she wasn’t surprised. She only hoped his information did indeed lead to the truth.
    “Speaking of jail," Logan continued “What about Genevieve’s father? Is he involved in this?"

    For the first time since they’d started this bizarre conversation, Donnie seemed to get serious."George Devereux wouldn’t do this." He tipped his head toward Mia and Tanner “He’d just find a ready-made kid and buy it. Surrogacy is too messy."

    “Maybe." Logan stepped even closer to the man."But whet if George and Genevieve wanted to make certain the child was mine so that Genevieve would have an emotional hold over me?"

    “Look." Donnie’s voice lowered as if he was telling a secret."I’m not saying that George is a choirboy, but a word to the wise—leave him out of this. McGrath, because you’ve got enough problems without irritating Devereux. Besides, this stinks of Genevieve. Or else her lap boy, Royce Foreman." Donnie smiled again."Now, there’s a piece of work. Maybe Royce is the one who put all of this together, and just maybe Genevieve is telling the truth about trying to put an end to the baby surrogacy plan."

    Logan stared at him."And you’re telling the truth now? Why?"

    “Because of the deal with the cops. And if you know the truth, you’ll get off my back and jump onto Genevieve’s. I have enough people digging into my business without you doing it, too." He flashed another of those oily grins and aimed his eyes at Mia."By the way, you got lucky.
    Because Genevieve’s original plan was to smother you in your sleep after you delivered, and take the kiddo."

    Mia tried not to react. She kept a stern face. Kept her chin high and her shoulders squared.
    But it created an emotional firestorm inside her to hear the confirmation that someone had wanted her dead. Still, she had to consider the source, who just might not be very reliable.
    Donnie tried to walk closer to her, but Logan blocked his path. The man still spoke to her over Logan’s shoulder."Watch your step, though. Genevieve might still want to send you to the hereafter."

    Mia shook her head."Genevieve has no reason to kill me now."

    Donnie’s smirk returned."You don’t know her."

    Obviously riled, Logan caught the man’s arm and maneuvered him against the wall. It was definitely a threatening posture."What does that mean?’

    “It means Genevieve just might kill you both so she can win. Without the two of you and Collena Drake to testify against her, Genevieve might believe—in her twisted little mind, of course—that there won’t be any evidence against her and that’s not too far from reality. The police don’t have a solid case because they don’t have any proof."

    Donnie leaned in and put his mouth close to Logan’s ear."But I do," Mia heard him say,