Dumped, But Desired Novels & Stories

The closing note was merciless. "Amy Linetti, given your close relationship with Harvey Schur, and your acquisition and use of the above-listed property without the knowledge or consent of our client, Melanie Hawkins, we have sufficient grounds to believe you are a co-beneficiary of Harvey's unjust enrichment. You are hereby required to return all listed items or their equivalent value in cash within three days of receiving this notice. Failing which, we will formally file a claim for misappropriation with the court." After everything was set in motion, I turned off my phone and leisurely enjoyed my afternoon tea.

**The Road to the Site** Adrian drove faster than Elena had ever seen him, Rosa on speakerphone with Margaret Ashworth, the city blurring past the windows in streaks of orange streetlight. "Tell me exactly what you found," Rosa said. "A ledger entry from three days ago," Margaret's voice came through, tight with urgency. "Julian authorized a demolition contractor — unlicensed, off the books, paid in cash through one of the Society's older shell accounts. The work order specifies tonight. Structural charges, timed for after midnight, when the site's supposed to be empty."