Turning PointThe next day was Saturday and Conner and Lyla returned to the mine late in the morning. Lyla asked Akwasi to come and see her in her office.
“Yes Miss Lyla?” said Akwasi when he arrived. “What is it?”
“Please sit down Akwasi. Would you like some coffee or water?”
Akwasi declined the drink but took a chair beside Conner.
“Listen Akwasi,” said Lyla leaning forward in her chair. “I know you are a good man and would never get involved with stealing anything, but we know about the furnace and need to find out who is behind it.”
“I don't know what you mean,” he said looking over at Conner and realizing he had walked into a trap.
“Akwasi, I know you didn't do this on your own. You're not in trouble. But it is extremely important that you work with us so we can bring whoever is
