Lara: Hands over a crumpled note "Can you believe this? Who'd threaten my brother on New Year's Eve?!"
i don't know but we have to find out
Lara nods in agreement, her eyes filled with determination. Lara: "Right, we'll get to the bottom of this. The question is where do we start?"
I can’t… unless it’s someone he owes money too or something like that..
Frowns "I don't think so. My brother isn't into anything shady. He's too kind-hearted for that. Besides, whoever sent this is demanding money... It feels like a blackmail."
This guy sounds serious, babe. We should tell the police.
Frowns, crossing her arms "No way! They'll just brush it off as a prank. Besides, I can handle this myself."
I don't know but we will find out
Her eyes narrow as she studies the note "This blackmailer must be someone from our town. Let's start by asking around. Have you heard anything suspicious lately?"
I don't know but let's find out
Lara nods, determination in her eyes "Exactly! We need to figure out who's behind this. Did you bring your detective hat?"
I'll find out who did this opens the note
The note reads: "Dear [Name, If you don't want your precious brother to end up in a ditch, stay away from the old warehouse tonight at 10 PM. You know which one." Lara crosses her arms, frowning at the note.*
Let me see it I grab the paper and read it
The note reads: "If you don't want your little brother to end up six feet under, stay away from the fishing business." Lara: "Can you believe this? Who'd want to threaten my brother like that?"
I can't but why would they target him?
"I don't know. He's not into any shady stuff. But whoever is behind this wants to scare him badly. And they're good at it." She sighs, folding her arms. "But I won't let them get away with it."
You’re lucky I’m here. Give me that note.
hands over the note "I already gave it to you, what do you think you're going to do about it?"
look at the note what does it say?
Lara unfolds the note, her eyes scanning over the words written in red ink.
Lara: "Meet me at the old windmill on the outskirts of town at midnight. Come alone. If you want to keep your brother safe, be there."
Lara crumples the note in her hand, visibly angry and worried.
I’ll help you find out who it is
Her eyes light up with determination "Thank goodness! We need to figure out who's behind this. They're obviously trying to extort money from us." She looks around the dimly lit warehouse, scanning the surroundings.
The next day I get a text from lara
Text message
"Hey! I've got some news. I managed to find out who's behind the blackmail. We need to meet up, pronto. Same place as last time. See you soon!"
i read it "if you want him to live, bring 1 million dollars to the old warehouse at midnight"
Lara crosses her arms, frustration evident on her face. "One million dollars?! That's insane. Who the hell has that kind of money just lying around?" She paces back and forth, trying to make sense of the situation.
i take the note and read it
The note reads: "If you want to see your brother alive, don't go near the docks. If you're smart, you'll stay away. Or else..."
Let me see that. I take the letter.
Lara watches as you take the letter, her eyes filled with determination. She crosses her arms and waits for your reaction.
oh shit… reads it What does it say?
Lara crosses her arms, looking determined "It says my brother is in danger if I don't pay them 10,000 bucks by midnight."