Book of Demons: Gabriela

7.

After this "nice" conversation with Maximilian, Sebastian felt like smashing something into the wall. Especially the slippery bastard's head. Why had he appointed him in the first place? Surely he could find someone more competent and more human than him. He had not even contacted the police and the family of the dead security guard to express his condolences. But why would he? It's not like he had normal human feelings for people. He had better do it in person anyway. He tried to focus and push his anger back, at least until he got home and took it out on his punching bag. After some thought, he pressed a button on the phone and called his assistant. The young man entered the office and sat down on the couch.

- What did this vulture want? – Valentin asked directly seeing how angry his boss was.

- Jesus - Sebastian exclaimed and rubbed his face with his hand, looking at the city - If I have to have another conversation like that, I'll have to take him out in an ambulance.

- It will hardly come to that. "The plužets are recovering on their own," Valentin said calmly.

- I can not tolerate him anymore. Bring his file, go through all his business trip expenses, and check all his work from the previous year. I'm sure there's something rotten in there.

- With pleasure - answered the young man and began to take notes on the tablet, which he never parted with.

- Regarding the subject of his visit - Sebastian added - There was a theft in our gallery. The guard was killed. Contact the lawyers to see how we can compensate the family without being sued later. Check when the funeral will be and arrange for me to attend. Get the exhibit list to see what it's all about.

- Shall I investigate the manager? he asked.

- Yes, in addition, I want data on who tried to buy the book - he noticed the questioning look of his assistant and added - Whoever stole the object had enough funds to hire a group of specialists for the purpose. He would be foolish not to try to buy her off before anything illegal starts. Therefore, we have a list of suspects right among potential buyers. And one more thing, research where this book comes from and everything you can find about it.

- I will contact Gage - added Valentine - he will do the job as soon as possible

- Yes, well - he confirmed, but stopped - Actually, I will call him - said Sebastian - I promised to call weeks ago. Just make sure you get the information in time.

- Of course - answered the young man and stood up.

- And make sure you go home to sleep - he added while dialing his friend's number.

- I'll put it on my calendar - he said, closing the door.

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The corridor was plunged into darkness. Despair took hold of the mind and gave food to the shadows lurking in the corners. They formed a long and narrow tunnel, which was only perceived because of what was at the end of it. 

She found herself once again where she did not want to be. One more time caught in the trap of sleep. A nightmare she wanted out of, that had taken over her mind without her consent and she had to do something. So she tried to focus on finding a way out, scanning her surroundings.