Chapter 36: Something Shiny

In the extravagant home of the James, the fifth-richest family in Braeton, Luca James was drowning himself with liquor. His face was flushed, his eyes were red, and his hair was disheveled. He gulped down another glass of brandy, hoping to relieve himself of the growing discomfort in his chest.

“Sir, there is a man here to see you,” one maid called his attention from inside his study. “He said his name is Mister Holmes.”

“Let him in,” Luca answered in a hoarse voice, his heart racing from the anticipation. He had been waiting for Mister Holmes the whole day.

It did not take long for the man named Mister Holmes to enter his study. The man sat in front of his table and handed Luca a sealed envelope.

For a moment, Luca darted on the envelope. His hand struggled to reach for it. As he lazily opened the contents, Mister Holmes revealed, “It’s true. Based on what I have gathered, Scarlett Barnes is in a relationship with Kaleb Wright.”

“I also had my men follow Scarlett around these