Chapter 96

The next morning, the Avelar Corp building was surrounded by police cars and crime scene tape. No employee was allowed inside. The movement of forensic experts and officers in the lobby drew the attention of passersby, and some curious onlookers gathered across the sidewalk, whispering and taking photos with their phones.

Pamela arrived early, as usual, but was stopped at the entrance.

“Sorry, miss,” the security guard said, his expression serious. “The police have closed the buildin