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thought. He made his own rules, especially when it came to women. He didn't like
entanglements. Commitment was a four-letter word that spurred him
to move on the minute a woman mentioned it. As a result, he had a reputation
for being a ladies' man, but he was generous to a fault and did his best to end
relationнships on a positive note that often created close friends out of once
intimate relationships. This inнcluded his ex-wife, Bunny, who, with his help,
had launched a new line of bath and body products that competed heavily with the
likes of Crabtree and Evelyn. Max liked to think women benefited from knowing
him because he believed he was a better man from having been in their company.
"Speaking of women," Max said after a moment. "I want a complete printout on
Jamie Swift. See if you can find a photo."
"What do you mean see if I can find a photo? Of course I can find a photo. I
can get everything on anybody at any time, including where they purchase their
lingerie."
By the time Max stopped for gas and filled his tank, Muffin had a complete
dossier and recent photo of Jamie Swift. "Not bad," he said. "You know how I
like blondes."
Muffin gave a snort. "Not to mention brunettes and redheads. But you can forget
this one, stud. She's engaged to one Phillip Ravenal Standish, a well-respected
tax attorney, and the most eligible bachelor in Beaumont, South Carolina."
"Your point being?"
"Hands off. You're going to Beaumont because your sister Deedee needs you."
Max smiled. "Deedee needs more help than I'm capable of giving her. Besides,
there's no sin in checking on my investment with the Beaumont Gaнzette while I'm
in town. And having the pleasure of meeting Miss Swift. After all, I'm her
partner."
"Silent partner. And when she finds out Deedee asked you to help her
financiallyЧ"
"She's not going to find out."
"The woman isn't stupid, Max. As soon as she discovers you're Deedee's brother,
she'll put two and two together. She and Deedee might be close friends, but I'm
willing to bet she won't appreciate people discussing her financial problems.
She's struggled for years to keep her newspaper afloat."
"She was looking for an investor, and I have a fondness for the newspaper
business. Don't forget I cut my teeth on my cousin's newspaper. There isn't much

I don't know about it."
"Just don't lose sight of why we're really going to Beaumont," Muffin said.
"Sounds like Frankie's in trouble."
"I still can't believe it," Max said. "Who would have thought my brother-in-law
would run for mayor?"
"He's not the first wrestler to run for political office."
"I wonder if people still refer to him as Frankie-the- Assassin?"
"I'm sure he's maintained a following, despite having retired. By the way, it
doesn't sound like Deedee is thrilled about his decision to join the political
arena. Her last e-mail wasn't good."
"You should realize by now that although my sister is about as sweet as they
come, her life is one crisis after another. Just like our mother," he added.
"You don't sound especially fond of your sister."
"Oh, I'm crazy about Deedee, although we've never had much in common.