His Eagle Eyes on Me

Avery met with Shaun at Tate Industries over the weekend.

"We need to open up the safe as soon as possible, Avery," Shaun said. "Mr. Hertz has been pestering us for a decision. I don't know if I should tell him the truth or lie to him... I'm stuck because I have nothing to show for it!"

Avery nodded and said, "I wrote down some numbers on a piece of paper last night. I think my father's passcode would be a combination of these numbers."

Shaun took the piece of paper out of Avery's hand, glanced at the numbers, then nodded and said, "Let's give it a try now!"

They entered the secret chamber, approached the safe, and began trying out possible combinations.

However, things did not go as smoothly as they had hoped.

After countless failed attempts, Avery frowned and let out a heavy sigh. 1

"Would Wanda know what the code is?" she said. "The code to our front door is a combination of my dad and Wanda's birthdays. He was good to her before he got sick." Shaun shook his head and said, "If she knew how

valuable this new system is, she would have taken it with her before she left."

"Do you think someone could have already taken the things in the safe?" Avery asked.

"That's impossible!" Shaun's expression changed drastically and exclaimed. "I check the surveillance cameras here daily. No one, apart from us, has entered this room." 1

have the code? I really can't think of

looked glum, and he began to pace back

If we can't crack the code, the only thing we can do is break the safe door. However, doing that may damage its contents. It's a pretty big risk."

"We'll just have to

on her mind, but responded, "Okay."

with Elliot Foster?" Shaun asked

head. "I would have already asked him for help if

they saw you enter the elite neighborhood where

flushed in

She had something to talk to me about, so I just went there to see her for a bit."

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"Okay, thank you!" 1

walked out of the secret chamber and left

was gone, Shaun

she had left behind. He studied it

the successor of Tate Industries not to know