Chapter 10 - James Clarke

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James sat at his desk mulling over everything he had found at the murder scene. He had already informed Mr. Dervish's wife that he was indeed dead. She had cried on his shoulder for the longest time then wiped her nose and said, "He won't even get to know his own child!" before she started bawling again.

Back at the office, he could not for the life of him figure out how to solve this case! It was just too damn hard to find the murderer. Wait a minute! He sat up quickly. Who was Charles Dervish? he asked himself. He was a powerful oil baron. I bet someone had him killed to get his business, get rid of the competition, or strengthen their own!

"By jove, that's it!" he said loudly jumping up. Heads turned and gave him a look. "Sorry," he apologized. He sat back down and got back to work.

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