“Fifteen years ago, one of my clients leased a safety deposit box. Shortly after, this person passed away. The box was already bought and paid for, and therefore it has sat untouched. But its lease is now about to expire.” Mr. Vargas paused to check his watch. “The lease will end in twenty-four hours. If the box is not claimed before this time, then, per the original owner’s contract, the box and all its contents will be incinerated.” “And let me guess,” Holland said, “you’re going to tell me that I can claim this mystery box?” Mr. Vargas nodded gravely before wiping a line of sweat from his
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