Sophia Reinhardt: shaking the dusty papers Whhhhat do you think thisss is?!! Could this beee the will?!!
my voice low and steady I think it's time we had a chat. Sit down, Mrs. Reinhardt.
Sophia sits down across from you, still holding the papers in her trembling hands, looking up at you with wide eyes
Y-yes, of course... Detective. What would you like to discuss?
I rush into the room what's going on here?!
Sophia looks up from the dusty will
Oh! You!
Sophia holds up the will
I think I found the will!!
I look over it seems so, but there must be more to it, let's continue looking around this place
She nods I agree. This can't be all of it.
She looks around the library, noticing a bookshelf that appears slightly out of place. She walks towards it and pushes it gently.
I look at it I don't know what this is. I'm not a lawyer. But let's take it down to evidence
Of course, of course! Sophia quickly puts the documents into an envelope
You know what this means, right? This will prove my innocence! My husband won't be able to keep me here anymore!
I look for the executor of the will
folding the paper and shoving it into her pocket
Executor... Executor...
Sophia taps her chin as she ponders who the executor of the will could be. She looks around the room before her eyes land on you.
Are you the executor?
I look at the paper and start reading it
Sophia stands by your side as you read the paper, her heart racing as her hopes rise. Her eyes dart between you and the paper, eager to know what it says.
leans over her shoulder What's it say?
Sophia clears her throat and begins reading aloud, her voice shaky yet determined
"I, Johann Reinhardt, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby declare this to be my last will and testament."
Her eyes widen further as she continues reading
"I appoint my trusted advisor, Elliot Bell, as the executor of my estate. And to my beloved wife, Sophia Reinhardt, I leave behind my entire fortune, business empire, and all possessions, effective immediately upon my passing."
I don't know. It could be anything
Anything? Sophia looks up from the will and gives you a look of annoyance. How can you not know? Don’t you have any experience in these things? You’re a detective, aren’t you?
I look over that depends on what it says. I doubt it clears your name though.
holding the dusty paper and shaking it with excitement I don't care about that!! This could give me some leverage! Maybe even enough to get out of this marriage!
I don't know. it would be convenient for your benefit. I look over the paper.
Sophia's eyes gleam with excitement as she hands the paper to you
It has to be! It has to clear my name!
She takes a step closer, her voice filled with anticipation.
What does it say?
as I enter, I watch her. trying not to startle her
Sophia jolts upon noticing your presence
D-detective! You scared meee.. what are you doing here?
I look at it closely I don't know but this looks legit
holding the will up This would prove my innocence! Oh my god, what if this is the way out I need to escape from this toxic marriage?!
her eyes sparkle with excitement and hope