Chapter 108

"Well, unfortunately yes. His mother filed a missing person's report five days ago and mentioned that he has been missing for longer but she doesn't know exactly how long and that you could help us out." Detective Scott says. Despite his good-natured play, I detect the drop in geniality in his tone. We are getting to the crux of the matter. The real reason for their visit.

"How? I would love to help. If he got into Titan's Construct as an intern, then he is obviously talented. Would be a waste to lose that kind of potential." Linc says. Smoothly. I catch detective Hugh's eyes on me. I think it wouldn't be too late to just walk out now. What am I doing here anyway? But of course it is too late. I will need a plausible excuse to leave and I am too tense to think of anything right now.

"What is your relationship with Sheryl Preston?" Detective Hugh speaks out for the first time. His voice carries the same kind of thinly veiled menace his features show.

"Sheryl Preston?" Linc