A Half-Million Commission—and My Second Self Solves Crimes

When she asked what he was hiding, he had pushed her away with four words: “It doesn't concern you.” She had never contacted him again. “Accepted,” he replied. “Payment by progress. Meet me first.” [Authentic commission confirmed.] [Generating skilled avatar: Investigation Specialist, 02.] The wardrobe opened by itself. Two stepped out wearing Lu Chen's face and a tan coat Lu Chen did not own. He examined the photograph for three seconds. “It wasn't taken at nine p.m., as police assumed. It was 4:17.” “How?” “The ad reflected in the train glass is the afternoon version. The boy's pupils are enlarged; he is watching something behind the photographer. Blue powder marks his right sleeve.