Chapter 44. There’s Something About Emily (2)

[2019, February 12th]

When they arrived at the mansion, they were informed that the master of the house was out, but that they might wait inside as by now the staff were aware of Emily’s relationship with their master. Emily headed straight for James’ office.

“Jimmy agreed to let JJ do this?” Aaron asked sceptically, as he looked around.

“Yeah, they actually get on really well. This was the first room. There’s about five other-” Emily stopped talking as she heard the door close.

“No!” she screamed, running to the door as it closed.

She let her hand form a fist and hit the door miserably.

“What?” Aaron asked, seeing her reaction to the door closing.

“JJ went all out with this stupid game of his. The door won’t open until you find the clue, solve the riddle, and then enter the code.”

“Okay, so what was the code?”

“I don’t know.”

“Okay, what was the riddle?”

“Don’t know.”

“Then where’s the clue?” he asked, starting