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Joe scanned the area It was quiet “There’s activity in the house on the left Ed, you see anything from up there?”

Ed turned and waved at the neighbouring house “It’s a maid”

“You see anything else?”

“Are there any ca at our house?” Elle asked

“No,” Ed said “They’re all focusing on their own properties”

“Will the maid be a problem?” Joe said

“If she is, I’ll handle it,” Ed said

“And hoill you do that?” Patricia’s tone was icy

“Why, I’ll use my considerable charm”

“Can we please, for once, focus on the job?” Callum snapped over everyone else “No more talk unless it’s to do with the operation Keep your petty crap for your free time”

“Yes, sir,” Elle said It was unclear if she meant it sarcastically

“The one,” Ed said

“The gates will open on my mark,” Elle said

“Out of the van,” Joe told the women, and they scrambled out

Joe and Ryan took up positions on either side of the them from view as they kept an eye on the quiet street