11
"Check the invoice in the box's compartment. You'll find my signature on it."
Cornelius, alarmed and anxious, hastily opened the box to investigate. As anticipated, he discovered the invoice tucked away in the compartment.
At that moment, Zevanka materialized behind him, as if she had just snapped out of a daze.
"Cornelius, we should disengage from this situation."
"If the authorities arrive, it'll become a complex matter!"
Cornelius was now furious, and his attitude towards Zevanka had soured considerably.
"This is your doing! Jessica and I would be fine if you hadn't returned."
"Leave now!"
His abrupt shift in demeanor caused Zevanka's eyes to well up with tears. "How can you speak to me like that?"
"Jessica is manipulating this whole situation against us."
She tried to follow him desperately, but law enforcement officials soon blocked their exit.
"Good evening, we're from Oakenvale Police Department. There's been a report of solicitation. Please accompany us."