Lera stood near the stairs. From the office periodically came the booming sounds of falling, the rustle of papers. As if a man threw everything that comes to hand. The sounds were accompanied by obscenities, and now the girl knew what had happened. Overheard again.

Recent events have thrown everyone off balance. But they also played favorably for Lera. Vlad ceased to be interested in what the Old Man needed.

Something loudly hit the wall, and Lera still decided to get up. The office door was wide open, and the man was fiddling nervously in the safe. She boldly walked into the office and approached as close as possible. The...