The manager led the detective to his office. Inside, there were two men and a woman. They were silent.
Althea Pennwright, Ambrose’s widow, was not crying. In fact, she seemed quite calm and relaxed. She offered Edward Grimsley her hand.
“You’re going to find my husband’s murderer,” she said. “How nice.”
Next, Grimsley met Gregory Welles. Welles was the owner of a famous gourmet food restaurant in New York.
“Ambrose Pennwright was my best friend,” Welles said, “and his murder is terribly unfortunate.” Grimsley noticed a pleasant expression on Welles’ face. There was no sign of sadness.