Chapter 27

“So a data center with almost no employees?” Ingrid shook her head. “I don’t like it.”

“Either way, the evidence still points to this place belonging to the auction house, so hopefully Eulalie can find something she can use. Besides, we only need to get inside long enough to snap some pics for the rats to chew a tiny portal for our girl to hook directly into their system.” Lily pocketed the key. “In just a few more seconds, we’re gonna meet the night crew. She’s armed, by the way.”

“Armed with what?” Ingrid stepped to the side before the door opened. Lily had already transformed back into Ludwig and was waving their hands frantically.

“Apologies,” they said to someone Ingrid couldn’t see. “I forgot something.”

“You got on the elevator with someone,” said a female voice.

“She’s my cou—” Lily shot forward so fast that it looked like she teleported. A gun went off, followed by the sound of a heavy weight hitting the floor. Ingrid pulled out her wand and st