One of the gate security guards approached and asked who he should announce inside.
Mr. Samuel looked at him carefully and said, “Inform them a detective is here, investigating the disappearance of their granddaughter, Camellia.”
The guard stared at him for a moment, unsure, until Simon adjusted his suit and snapped, “Why are you still standing here? Didn’t you hear what we said?”
The guard quickly nodded and hurried inside.
When he delivered the message to Granny Amalia, even Arabella felt her chest tighten in sudden anxiety without knowing why.
Granny Amalia immediately granted permission for the detective to enter.
Moments later, the guard returned and informed Mr. Samuel and Simon they could come in.
Granny Amalia sat on the center sofa where she usually stayed, while Arabella s
