“Well… I didn’t?” The manager’s face flushed.

He stammered anxiously, “I’m sorry, Mr.

Fredrick.

I… I forgot to mention it earlier.”

He had been very nervous earlier, so it was natural for him to forget to mention that.

Holden stayed silent, and the manager, head bowed, remained behind Shawn.

Shawn, following Holden’s gaze, saw the middle-aged man.

“Mr.

Fredrick, are you suspicious of something?” Shawn asked with a hint of curiosity.

Holden’s eyes stayed locked on the middle-aged man.

Despite the manager’s explanation that the man might be a tourist with unusual attire, Holden couldn’t shake the feeling that something about the man was off.

the revolving door, Holden noticed something

than the rest of his skin, with unnaturally short nails, as if they had been damaged

flashed back

house, Moss’ hands had looked similar, marked

Perhaps…

thought

on impulse, he strode quickly toward the

the bridge

spinning him

unsettling tension filled the air; Holden didn’t

flickered in

with you? Why are you grabbing my collar?” he asked, his voice trembling and thick with

are you?” Holden shot back, his

he pointed to his collar, a silent signal for Holden

the man took a deep

Who are you?”

attention

man noticed Holden’s gaze, his brow

opened his mouth to say something, Holden’s voice cut through the air, sharp and

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