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Suzie

Can they still track it?

Ludya

We’ll soon find out.

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Gela, 30 May 2024:

Jem Badhuri

I’m so upset about Cameron. It’s ruined the evening for me. I’ve texted my dad to pick me up early.

Gela Nathaniel

I’m upset too, Jem. We need to call the police, but not until after the presentation. Our client deserves their event to go well.

Jem Badhuri

If Cameron died in Somerset, why did Alyson disappear?

Gela Nathaniel

I really don’t know.

Jem Badhuri

Who told you he was dead? How did you find out?

Gela Nathaniel

Where are you?

Jem Badhuri

In the kitchen with the staff. A lovely waiter has given me a plate of canapés. He thought I was crying because I couldn’t find my way to the buffet. I’m stuffing my face, I’m so upset.

Gela Nathaniel

It’s safest if you stay where there are other people. When I can stand without feeling nauseous, I’ll come to you. But, Jem, promise me you won’t look inside the head.

Jem Badhuri

Why not?

Gela Nathaniel

They – the others – put something in it.

Jem Badhuri

Well, they’re determined to incinerate the head as soon as they can after the event, so whatever they put inside it will be destroyed too. What is it?

Gela Nathaniel

It’s nothing. Really. Just the old radio from Thorney Coffin. But don’t worry. I’ll call 999 as soon as my hands stop shaking.

Jem Badhuri