Night Shift Windfall: My Partner's Last Message
Before taking over the next shift, I receive a huge amount of money from my work buddy, George Rowland. He has given me ten thousand dollars in total, and the remark on the transfer notes that it's the payment for the morning shift I've taken for him.
"Hey Wilbur, I'm going back to my hometown and enjoy my new retired life. Have fun dealing with the night shift at the control room by yourself.
"When I was patrolling the apartment yesterday, I got my hands on treasure that came out of nowhere. Now that I'm rich, I no longer have to deal with the residents anymore."
With a grin, I curse George out for being unusually lucky.
That guy is so stingy that he refuses to even buy himself a bottle of mineral water that's worth two dollars. To think that he actually struck the jackpot this time!
I accept the money happily, thinking that I should take my younger sister out for a nice dinner once I get off work.
Ten minutes later, George sends the clock-off photo of him handing the shift over to me on the work chat as usual. His caption reads, "I've gone through my final shift properly."
The moment I make out the photo, I feel the hairs on my back rising.
"Hello? Is this the police? A murder has taken place in Riverside Residences!"