I froze.

The two officers froze too.

Christian sat back down in his boss chair.

"I'm very sorry, but after thinking about it, I've decided not to investigate. After all, the facts have been cleared up and my wife and I have lost nothing, so let's give them a chance to mend their ways."

The police saved themselves the trouble of not pursuing the case, and after a few polite words they left.

"Why aren't you investigating again?" I couldn't help asking. I guessed it had to do with the phone call he'd just received.

Before he could answer me, there was a knock on the door.

His female assistant...