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    Tina stood there, bewildered. What was happening? Was this some kind of emergency?


    Holding her documents tightly, she hurried after ine.


    “Mr. Castro, wait up!”


    Reaching his car, ine swung the door open. He paused, noticing Tina had managed to catch up, panting. He realized that, as a man, he would attract too much attention inquiring about the bag at the luxury boutique. Tina would be the perfectpanion.


    He motioned for her to join him.


    “Hop in.”


    Tina, slightly perplexed but noting ine’s grave demeanor, climbed into the passenger seat without further questions.


    As they drove toward the city center, ine quickly filled her in on Sadie’s arrest and the mysterious pendant.


    Tina’splexion paled as she absorbed the news.


    Sadie? used of murder? How could that be?


    It had to be a setup. Anger tightened her grip on the documents.


    Thirty minutester, they pulled up in front of an opulent boutique.


    They exited the car, ine now sporting his customary sardonic grin. He casually draped an arm around Tina’s shoulders, feigning intimacy. Feeling slightly awkward butmitted to aiding Sadie, Tina leaned into the role.


    They were greeted warmly by a uniformed clerk as they entered the boutique.


    “Good afternoon, sir, madam. How may I assist you today?”


    ine’s eyes sparkled as he gestured towards Tina, his posture rxed, his voice warm.


    “Could you help my sweetheart find a lovely bag? We’d like to see your newest and limited editions.”


    The clerk, ustomed to indulgent patrons and noting Tina’s demure pose as she stood close to ine, quickly pegged them as a wealthy young couple on avish shopping spree. These types of customers were always the mostvish and easiest to please.


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    The clerk’s smile brightened.


    “Certainly, sir. We’ve just received our spring and summer collections, which I believe would perfectlyplement thedy’s style. Please follow me.”


    They were led to the disy area.


    With ine’s arm casually draped around her, Tina felt a bit out of her element. He seemed fully invested in their cover story. She gave herself a small pinch to snap back into character, adopting a look of sweet anticipation.


    While the clerk enthusiastically showcased various bags, ine appeared casually interested, but his eyes darted around the store. He was on the lookout for that specific pendant.


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