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Trey was right Blaine had chosen Rylan because he was the best From now on, she would keep her distance, but she would depend on him to do his job

“Who had access to these pictures?” Rylan asked

“U at her eyes with a Kleenex “They were in boxes in the basement storeroom It’s not locked, but it’s not easily accessible to the public, and there’s no reason for anyone to go in there unless they need to”

“But technically anyone who entered the gallery could have gotten into the room where the pictures were stored?”

“I guess so” Kasey nodded “Even so, they would have to knohat they were looking for And the gallery is busy during the day, so whoever did this was taking a chance if they took a knife into the storeroo was open”

“You mean he risked discovery?” Rylan squatted to look at the pictures

“Yes,” Kasey said “A allery staff could have walked in and disturbed him at any time”

“Specifically, who frooes in there?” Rylan asked

“Most of us do at different tilad to find her voice sounded normal “We exhibit artwork here, but our main purpose is to sell it Once a piece is purchased and removed from display, we have to replace it That’s e take new stock from the storeroom The craft and coffee shops also keep their supplies in there And, of course, we often have itehtly as she indicated her wrecked pictures “—ready for the next show”

“David goes into the baseularly as well,” Kasey added “His main job is security, but he sometimes does maintenance He keeps his tools and ladders down there Oh, and if there’s a show co equipment in the basement”

Rylan straightened “Are the boxes clearly labeled?”

“Yes” Bree turned to Kasey “Can you bring one of the boxes that contained these paintings, please?”