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.

they played their cards right, they might just hit the jackpot and secure a

look of determination, they made their way

equipped with top-notch security systems. It wasn't just a walk in the

plan. They swiped a couple of uniforms and

surveyed the lavish lobby, clearly out of their

around until the elevator arrived, and they squeezed in with

your friend say what floor he's on?" Maisie whispered, feeling swamped by all the floors listed in

his head. "No, but I'd bet the penthouse.

at the top floor,

way now?" Maisie muttered,

straight. We'll figure it out," Farley suggested, hoping for a

didn't have to wander far before spotting the "CEO's Office" sign. Farley's

Suddenly-

you two!" An assistant, having risen from her desk, approached them with a

to the top floor?" she inquired, her suspicion growing by the