Until the end.

So, who knows what?

"I'm telling you, they are onto us!" China spoke through the phone.  "I don't know how...Look, listen to me... I'm not saying they think it's us, I'm just saying, they think it could be us... What do you mean you don't understand...  They know it could be anyone... Yes, I know that means my position is compromised... No, I am not going to abort... They still think I can be trusted, which means I am safe for now, because I am still me, do you see my point... What... No... The way they are telling if it is you or them is by drawing markings on each others arms once the other has said something only they would know... No, I didn't see it... I don't know what it could be.. It could be anything... No! I'm not coming out and that is final... Why? Obviously because if I leave they will definitely know something is up, and I definitely cannot be trusted... You are just going to have to go with me on this one... Have I not proven my loyalty?.. Yes, Ok... I'll see you later... Usual place?... Ok, see you then" The line wen dead. A few seconds later there was a knock on the door.
"Enter." A simple word, showing her authority and power. "Ghastly Bespoke, what can I do for you?"
"I, umm, I just came to drop off my report from the missing persons case, We didn't find her whole body, but, let's just say we found enough of it to know she is dead."
"Thank you Ghastly, Leave it on my desk>" China spoke from her position from the window, she hadn't even looked at him yet. Slowly, she turned around, "Are, you alright, you seem... I don't know...off."
"Yes, yes, I'm quite alright. I'll just be off now then."
"Goodbye Ghastly. Oh, and before you leave..."
"Yes China?"
"That was  private conversation and I do not wish for it to leave this room, do you understand me?"
"I'm dreadfully sorry, but, what conversation?"
"You didn't hear? Good, I was just talking to someone important about something of equal importance... You may leave now."
"Ok, goodbye, China." Ghastly said as he shut the door.
***
"C'mon Skul, pick up"
"You have reached the voicemail of Skulduggery Pleasant, please leave a message after the tone, beeeeep"
"Skul, hey, it's me I -"
"Ha ha, you fell for it, you were actually going to leave me a message!"
"Skul, you know I still have no idea how these stupid machines work! Anyway, I have something important I need to tell you, it's about your case."
"First tell me something -"
"Only I would know? Right, ok, that just proves my suspicions, but anyway, something only I would know... Umm, You've had a crush on Val ever since that trip we all took and you saw her in a bikini, you told me you never looked at her arse the same way again."
"Ok, it's you"
Oh, and just so you know, we are driving and you are on speaker Ghastly!" Val chimed in.
"Oh, hi Val."
"Hello Ghastly."
"I'll meet you at the old sanctuary."
"The wax museum? But I thought the desolation engine blew it up!"
"It did, but someone had to clean up the mess, it's a fully functioning diner now days, they do a mean bacon sandwich"
"Skulduggery, you don't eat."
"I know, but Val does, and so do you. Meet you there in 10?"
"See you in 10."
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A/N Sorry for the shortness of the chapter, I guess it's just easier to write smaller amounts more often. I know I've been a bit all over the place, but I'm making it my New School Year Resolution to publish a new chapter at least once every 2 weeks. I'm so grateful to everybody who has been reading and supporting this book. I'm trying my hardest to keep it funny and still serious, but it's harder than I first expected.
I really am going to try my hardest to get this book finished so that you can all see where the story is going, (honestly, I don't think I even know anymore).
Stay cool guys!