Chapter 103

Victor gave the coroner a nod, signaling him to take samples from the statue. The next step was clear; they needed to figure out how to open the sculpture and see if it concealed a body.

The statue belonged to Declan, and Victor had to follow the proper procedures.

The result of this commotion was that everyone knew what was happening.

Car after car pulled up.

Declan, pallid with panic, exited his