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He had her office and her junior partnership while all she had was a stupid car and a bunch of fish.
    â€œWas there a point to this call?” she asked, holding on to her temper with both hands. “I’ve filed for divorce. You’ll be served tomorrow. Except for the property settlement, this is long over.”
    â€œI want my car back.”
    â€œSorry, no. You drove it for a year, now it’s my turn. Community property, Lyle. You remember that, don’t you?”
    â€œI will get it back and when I do, there better not be a single scratch on it. If there is, I’ll make you pay.”
    â€œI doubt that. I’ve always been the better lawyer. If you want to discuss anything else with me, do it in e-mail. I don’t want to talk to you again.” She hung up without saying goodbye.
    Her insides shook a little, but other than that, she felt okay. Not great, but not crushed, either. Still, she wished he hadn’t called.
    â€œHe wants his car back,” she said as she turned back to face her aunt.
    â€œI gathered that.” Bev turned off the oven and pulledout the bubbling lasagna. “He isn’t going to play fair on the divorce. Have you protected yourself?”
    â€œYeah. I did all that before I left town. I transferred half of our savings into my own account, canceled all the credit cards in both our names, that sort of thing.”
    â€œIs he really being served with papers?”
    â€œYou bet. They’re coming to his work. I almost wish I could be there to see the whole event.”
    Her aunt poured a glass of red wine and handed it to her.
    Jill took it. “After what happened with the brandy yesterday I was going to lay off liquor for a while, but maybe not.”
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    M AC ARRIVED with Emily exactly at six. Bev let them in, which gave Jill a chance to brace herself for yet another close encounter with the guy next door. He didn’t disappoint when he entered the kitchen. Gone was the sexy uniform from earlier. Now he was dressed in a sports shirt and slacks. He looked like a powerful man ready to close the five-billion-dollar deal over drinks at an exclusive club.
    Which only went to show how active her imagination had become where Mac was concerned. He was going to be nothing but trouble, she thought as she turned her attention to the little girl behind him.
    Emily was small and slight, with big blue eyes and short blond hair the color of champagne. A beauty, which made Jill instantly dislike the girl’s mother. No doubt another stunner. But then, when had Mac ever dated a female who wasn’t gorgeous?
    â€œHi,” Jill said as she smiled at Emily. “I’m Jill, Beverly’s niece. Nice to meet you.”
    The girl smiled shyly back. “Hi. Bev told me you’re a lawyer. That you make sure people are following the law.”
    â€œOn my good days.”
    Mac touched Bev’s arm. “Thanks for doing this for me. I’ll keep the appointment as short as possible.”
    â€œNot to worry. Emily and I had a brilliant time together this afternoon. Tonight will only be more fun. Isn’t that right?”
    The eight-year-old nodded.
    â€œGreat.” Mac glanced at his watch. “I’m running late. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
    Jill trailed after him as he walked to the door. “Are you eating dinner?”
    â€œMaybe later.”
    Typical guy. “Good luck with the social worker. If you decide you need any legal advice, let me know.”
    He paused on the threshold. “You’re a corporate lawyer. This isn’t your area of expertise.”
    â€œTrue, but if I can’t research it, I’ll know someone with the answer.”
    â€œI’ll keep that in mind.”
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    M AC ENTERED the county services building at 6:28 p.m. and walked to the stairs.
    The reception area on the second floor was typical government issue. Formica-covered countertop with a couple of desks