Page 96 of The Silent Appeal

Nicky-Rose proposes selling the Twin Star documents to Trina for $500k.

Lucas proposes to Barry that he work at his club and Barry accepts.

Issy proposes going for coffee to Nicky-Rose, who seems keen, despite being warned about Issy’s tendency to become attached.

We will read more tomorrow.

Yours sincerely,

Femi Hassan & Charlotte Holroyd

To: Femi Hassan & Charlotte Holroyd

From: Roderick Tanner, KC

Date: September 7, 2025

Subject: Sharon

Dear Femi and Charlotte,

This is Sharon. I’m emailing from Mr. Tanner’s laptop, which he brought with him in the ambulance—can you believe it?

I’m afraid he was rushed to UCH last night with more heart problems. They want to keep him in for further tests. I’ve brought his overnight bag and will try to take this laptop home.

He works too hard. Volunteering, charity cases, helping former colleagues. I keep reminding him he’s retired. I’ll try to keep you updated if he can’t.

Best wishes, Sharon

Charlotte

MORE heart problems? He never mentioned ANY heart problems.

Charlotte

This is why he’s sent the evidence to us before he’s even read it himself.

Femi

I hope he’s ok.

Charlotte

On the train. Gutted. Mr. Tanner always seems superhuman.

Femi

He must be in his late sixties at least and like Sharon says, won’t slow down.

Charlotte

He doesn’t seem to have a home life, either. Has he ever mentioned a wife or family?

Femi

He has neither. Married to his work.

Charlotte