Chapter 30

“Maybe she hopes people will drive her brother out. He has the funds to eat the cost of not making a profit. If she goes under, she loses everything.”

“Then maybe it’s a loyal artist or friend,” said Dom, frowning at his notebook and writing something down. “I’ll have to go over them all again.”

Kiko squinted at the list as Dom wrote.

“You have Sasha on there, I see.”

“Yeah, she’s suspicious. She left when none of her work was destroyed—why? And why was her stuff left un-egged at all? She could have done it, used it as a reason to switch to Ben’s place, and he probably even rewarded her for it.”

“That’s all? That’s a short list.”

“As much as I like to hear you come at everything from every angle, it’s easier with less suspects.”

“We should find out why Sam left Joylove’s,” said Kiko. “Why people are going to Angus Arts in general. If we can figure out what’s going on…”