The Brutal Heart
“When Margot called to fill him in, Zack picked up a pen and paper and scribbled a heading. Thirty seconds later, he laid down his pen and just listened. He heard what he needed to hear, rang off, and turned to me. “So, do you want to know about Cristal’s will?”“Is it ethical to tell me?”“Sure. One of the two beneficiaries already knows, and the other one’s decided to make herself scarce. Anyway, it’s just a matter of timing. After the will is probated it’s registered on the Queen’s Bench file a...nd anybody can see it.”“Any surprises?”“Enough. The will is dated two days before Cristal died. Blake did all the legal work. Cristal left $25,000 to Francesca Pope.”“That doesn’t sound as if she was paying Francesca off to stay silent.”“I agree,” Zack said. “It sounds as if Cristal was genuinely concerned about Francesca’s welfare. Apart from that bequest, everything was left to Mandy. Someone named Rhondelle Bakker is the executor. Does that name mean anything to you?”“Rhondelle owns the hair salon where Mandy works.”“Let’s hope Rhondelle has a good grasp of property prices in Regina.MoreLess
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