Everything felt like an insurmountable weight pressing on her chest.


    Her exhaustion caught up with her, and before she realized it, she had drifted off to sleep.


    A knock at the door startled her awake sometime around noon.


    She sat up abruptly, her stiff body protesting the sudden movement.


    Her mind felt foggy as she tried to reorient herself.


    Ste, are you in there? came Doreens gentle voice from outside.


    Quickly smoothing her hair and straightening her clothes, Ste called out, Come in.


    She felt the heavy weight of fatigue lingering as though her energy had been drainedpletely.


    Lately, it seemed she could fall asleep anywhere, at any time.


    Doreen entered and immediately noticed Stes pale face and tired eyes.


    Ste, you look absolutely worn out, she said, her tone filled with concern.


    Maybe you should go home and rest for a bit? Ste shook her head firmly.


    I cant.


    Theres too much going on right now. I dont have the time.


    She took a steadying breath.


    Whats going on? Did you need something? Theres a young man outside asking to see you, Doreen replied.


    Stes brows furrowed.


    Her first thought was Sanford, but she quickly dismissed the ideaDoreen knew Sanford, so she wouldnt have been so vague.


    Before Ste could ask more, Doreen added, He said Mr.


    Lowell sent him.


    Ste suddenly recalled that she had asked Bet to help her investigate the recent incidents.


    Turning to Doreen, she said, Let him in.


    Doreen gave a quick nod and stepped out of the room.


    Momentster, she returned, escorting a tall, young man.


    Once he was inside, Doreen excused herself with a tactful bow, leaving them alone.


    The man approached Ste with an air of politeness.


    Good afternoon. My name is Dexter Moreno.


    Im 26 years old and a graduate from Ste held up a hand, cutting him off with a faint smile.


    Alright, alright, no need for a full biography.


    Without further ado, she handed him a folder that Doreen had prepared earlier.


    These documents contain details about the chandelier incident at theunch event and the warehouse fire.


    I need you to review them thoroughly.


    Focus particrly on the warehouse fire and see if you can uncover any Leads.


    Dexter epted the folder with a confident smile.


    Understood.


    Ill get to the bottom of it as quickly as I can.


    With that, he gave a respectful nod and departed.


    To Stes surprise, Dexter proved to be astonishingly efficient.


    By the time she wrapped up her work that evening, he had alreadypleted most of his investigation.


    He returned to her office, carrying a report in hand. Mrs.


    rk, he began, his tone serious, Ive found a lead on the chandelier incident.


    The chandelier was installed by a temporary worker.


    However, when I tracked him down.


    I discovered he had already died in his rented apartment.


    His neighbor noticed something suspicious and alerted the authorities.


    The initial police assessment suggests suicide.


    Stes breath caught for a moment as the news sank in.


    But she quickly steadied herself, her expression darkening.


    Thats far too convenient to be a coincidence.


    Somethings definitely off here.


    Dexter continued, his tone steady, I dug deeper and discovered that this individual had connections to a man named Yosef, a known gangster.


    Yosef is closely linked to someone called Robin.