Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Mom, I got him! I found that jerk's company!"

Sam is kind of a wildcard, never really holding down a proper job but always had his ways of getting things done, albeit through some shady methods.

Farley, with a mix of skepticism and hope, didn't really expect much. But, lo and behold, Sam actually came through.

"Fantastic! I've been itching for a chance to confront him, and now we've got it. Let's roll, kiddo," Maisie said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

For the past few weeks, just lurking around the entrance of the Sherwood residence, hoping to catch a glimpse of Beverley and give her a piece of their mind, had yielded nothing but frustration. Beverley was practically a hermit now. But this... this was a game changer.

Half an hour later.

"This is Murray Sherwood's place? Look at the size of this tower! How rich is this guy?"

Farley stared in awe at the towering skyscraper, his eyes revealing a flash of greed he couldn't quite hide.

"Wow, sis really snagged a big fish this time. This dude's loaded!" Maisie couldn't help but marvel.

cards right, they might just hit the

a shared look of determination, they

prime downtown location, equipped with top-notch security systems. It wasn't

janitor slipping into a utility room, Maisie quickly hatched a plan. They swiped a couple of uniforms

lobby, clearly out of their element

wandered around until the elevator arrived, and they squeezed in

your friend say what floor he's on?" Maisie whispered,

his head. "No, but I'd bet

soon as the elevator doors opened at the top floor,

massive. Which way now?" Maisie muttered,

figure it out," Farley suggested, hoping for

spotting

Suddenly-

right there! Yes, you two!" An assistant, having risen from her desk, approached them with

you with, and what brings you to the top floor?" she inquired, her suspicion