Chapter 4 - Victoria Searched the Study Twice
Daniel checked the rest of the security archive.
Two weeks earlier, Victoria had entered the hallway outside Richard’s
study after midnight.
She tried several keys.
None worked.
Four nights later, she returned with a locksmith.
The work order described an “interior office lock malfunction.”
Daniel had authorized no repair.
The locksmith failed because Richard’s door used an old mechanical
security cylinder.
Victoria claimed she wanted tax documents.
Daniel asked why she did not call him.
“You were busy.”
“You called me because the wine refrigerator stopped working.”
Victoria had no answer.
Then Anna spoke.
“I saw her in Dad’s room once.”
Daniel turned.
“How?”
“The door was open.”
Victoria snapped:
“Anna.”
His sister flinched.
Daniel noticed.
That reaction felt familiar.
Too familiar.
He lowered his voice.
“Anna, what did you see?”
“A blue book.”
Victoria closed her eyes.
May you like
Anna continued:
“She was taking pictures of it.”
