Chapter 45: A Fascinating Story

Lily and Penelope crossed the street and headed up the elevator to the SanguinX offices. As they stepped off the elevator, they triggered the new motion lights Greer had installed in the hallway. Penelope winced against the sudden glare. "Greer thought it would be safer to brighten things up around here at night," Lily explained.

"For who?" Penelope asked, shielding her eyes with her hand.

Inside the SanguinX offices, they went right to Gavin's office. "Don't turn on the light," Penelope cautioned as Lily reached for the switch. "He's somewhere in the park. He'll pick up on it in a second."

"Good thinking," Lily said, dropping her hand from the light switch.

Penelope pulled out her key chain and turned on a small, dim flashlight. "I can already see that he put the paddle back into his desk," Penelope giggled. "The drawer is lit up like a Christmas tree. I told you. No imagination."