Chapter 13: Discovery in the Forbidden Room
"I have to go out of town now. There’s a logistics issue at a warehouse on the outskirts that I need to handle in person."
Julian said this as he slung his black jacket over his shoulder. He did not look at Claire. His focus was on the titanium watch on his wrist. His voice sounded flat, typical of a man talking about boring odd jobs.
Claire, who was sipping tea at the bar counter, only nodded slowly. "Logistics? Isn’t that usually just loading and unloading goods? Why do you have to go?"
"The day laborers there often mess up the reports. I don’t want Grandpa to get angry if something goes missing," Julian turned and looked at Claire for a moment. "I might not be back until tomorrow morning. Don’t forget to double-lock the door."
"I’m not a
