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d the rent money. Why was she still at home for so long? She hadn't mentioned an extended stay,

in thought, Pe

rlie," s

d, my mood cle

ize my voice?"

hink so,"

she did,

onger this time," I continued. "She demanded t

?" Percival asked, un

ut. With determination, she headed towards the entrance,

te. I couldn't hear the details of the call, but the seriousness of the

marriage left us both shocked. Additionally, the plan to move to her father's recently sold London estate complicated matters f

I revealed. "What's more troubling is tha

tract in London had led to the acquisition of the apartment by Mr. Ress, a Chinese

d we do now

e him," I

he responde

ssful bid. His connections and family are based

handle this

associates,"

e. After some reflection, she expressed her concerns about the feasibility of the plan, particularly given Mr. Ress's reputed integri

nticipation was high. I discreetly took up a concealed position while Percilva rang the doorbell, initiating contact

of your visit, young la

race, "I have come seekin

e interest, asked for specifics. "Wha

am a student and need a job," she said urgently. Mr. Ress, recognizing the value of ed

I need financial help to continue my studies," she pleaded. Mr. Ress, sho

kyard and used a makeshift rope to climb to a discreet vantage poin

the moment, but I will cont

," Percilva rep

indow. As he opened his wardrobe, I prepared to act. Just as he was about to close it, I struck him with a basketball handle. He colla

" he said

just as I heard gunshot