Ray spent the whole day storing food and receiving deliveries before finally heading back to Mallory Avenue.

Just the day before, Noel had shown him the renovation plans. The title deed was already in his hands, and construction had begun. Ray had even wired another two million to Noel that morning, urging him to start buying materials immediately.

He returned to his rental unit—Apartment 1502—which meant taking the elevator. Coincidentally, it was waiting on the first floor.

He stepped insid