"Allegedly, Richard and his wife remained on fairly amicable terms after the divorce. They were never a particularly loving couple when I worked for them, very distant to each other. I suspect it was a political marriage, of sorts. Arranged by themselves. At least that was my take on a few oblique exchanges I happened to overhear now and then." Chase suddenly became aware of the volume and tone of his voice. He threw a quick glance toward the partially closed door.