Absent Life by Blake Pierce

Author:Blake Pierce [Pierce, Blake]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-01-08T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Amber was still thinking about puzzles while she and Simon went off to talk to some of Emily Drake's friends over at the local college.

As she and Simon drove to the college, Amber couldn't shake off the feeling of being stuck in a puzzle with no clear solution. She knew that Emily's family and friends would be devastated by her death, but she also knew that there was a chance they might have some information that could help their investigation.

They'd arranged to meet Emily's friends at the college campus. The campus was quiet, as it was the weekend, but there were still a few people milling around. It was a green, leafy space with tall trees lining the pathways and neatly trimmed lawns. The buildings were a mixture of old and new, with intricate architecture and modern designs. Even on a quiet weekend, there were still students walking around, some studying on benches or chatting with friends.

The air was fresh and crisp, carrying the scent of freshly-cut grass and blooming flowers. There was also a hint of coffee from the nearby cafe and the faint smell of books and ink from the library.

They'd agreed to meet Emily's friends at the cafe, so Amber and Simon walked over there, doing their best not to stand out too much on the campus.

The cafe was cozy little spot, with mismatched chairs and tables, and a friendly barista behind the counter. Amber and Simon scanned the area, looking for a group of college students who might be Emily's friends.

"Excuse me," Simon said, approaching the barista. "We're looking for a group of students who might be meeting here. Do you know them?"

The barista nodded, pointing to a table in the corner. "Yes, they're over there," she said. "They've been waiting for you."

Amber and Simon made their way over to the table, where two young women and a young man were sitting, their faces somber. They all stood up as Amber and Simon approached.

"Hi, I'm Agent Young, and this is Agent Phelps," Amber said, introducing themselves. "We're investigating the death of Emily Drake, and we were hoping to ask you a few questions."

The girls nodded, their expressions serious. "Of course," one of them said.

"Let's start with your names," Simon said.

The first girl, with long blonde hair and bright green eyes, introduced herself as Veronique. The second girl, with short black hair and glasses, was named Samantha. The young man, with messy brown hair and a nervous smile, was named Tyler.

He spoke first. "Is this where you ask us if Emily had any enemies?"

Amber smiled sympathetically. "We're trying to build a picture of Emily's life," she said. "Did she seem to have any problems with anyone?"

Veronique shook her head. "Emily was pretty popular," she said. "She was really smart and she had a lot of friends. Everyone liked her."

Samantha nodded in agreement. "Yeah, she was really nice," she said. "She always had time for everyone."

"Tell us about Chris Naysmith," Amber said. She looked around the table, seeing if anyone reacted to the name.

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