Chapter 5

A thick blot of black ink pressed deep into the paper.

"Say that again," Leopold said.

Egbert felt a chill run down his spine, but he forced himself to repeat, "The lead we've found so far... it's someone from Ms. Taylor's side."

Leopold tossed the pen onto the desk.

It landed with a sharp smack.

Egbert's heart skipped a beat.

"Where is she?" Leopold asked.

"Ms. Taylor just got here; she's downstairs. She said she's here to bring you breakfast," Egbert replied.

Leopold's voice was cold. "Let her up."

Egbert said okay and turned to walk out.

A few minutes…