Chapter 10 Unexpected Guest

He blinks. “You want me to steal his book? It’s impossible. He keeps it locked in his desk at home. He never invites us to his house. He doesn’t believe in mixing with his employees outside of work. Even if someone tried to break in, it would be useless. I’ve seen the precautions he took because I paid the security companies who installed his burglar bars and alarms. From the details on the invoice, there are even burglar bars inside his ceiling to prevent robbers from coming through the roof. The place is like Fort Knox. Mr. Fernandez has one of the most sophisticated alarm systems in his world. It’s foolproof. He’s a stickler for security, which is why he lives in this quiet, godforsaken place and runs an office in Kabankalan instead of in Bacolod City. It’s a lot safer here.”

After that long speech, he sucks in a breath.

“Fine,” I say.

He regards me with mistrust. “Fine?”

I drop the brick. “I believe you.”

His features contort with alarm. “What now? What are you going to make me do