Husband With Benefits-Chapter 572: A Clue

The invoice indeed belongs to us, but it will take us some time to determine its origin and other details—at least a day. Additionally, it is against our company policy to disclose information. Our clients are very particular about maintaining their privacy. An invoice alone is not sufficient for us to release the details. Even if you had the locker with you, we would still need more information. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Gabe nodded but leaned in and tried to persuade the woman, "Of course, I understand. But the person who commissioned this has passed away, and we have no idea what the locker or the key looks like. How are we supposed to proceed if we cannot even know what the locker looks like? You must have some way of finding out..."

The woman behind the counter hesitated, glancing around nervously as if weighing her options. Finally, she leaned in slightly, lowering her voice. "I understand your predicament, and I want to help, but our hands are tied by strict policies. Let me check with my manager to see if there’s anything we can do given the circumstances. The thing is that this is one of the initial commissions so there was not much details as they are now. Maybe the manager will be able to help you."

Gabe smiled gratefully and looked at the woman expectantly while she stared at his face before shaking her head and going back. "Thank you, miss. I really appreciate any help you can provide."

Autumn, who had been watching everything rolled her eyes. She had never imagined she would see something like this. Gabe Frost knew how to dole out the charm. And his voice had even falled an octave. The man was like a siren attracting unwary sailors. She could practically see the dazed look on the poor receptionist’s face when she went back.

The woman disappeared through a door behind the counter, while they left to wait anxiously.

"Good afternoon," the manager greeted Gabe. "I’ve been informed of your situation. While we are limited in what we can disclose, we do have protocols for dealing with cases involving deceased clients. If you can provide proof of the commissioner’s death and any documentation linking you to them, we may be able to assist you further.

This time Autumn walked forward and nodded eagerly. "I can get those documents. What exactly do you need?"

"The death certificate and any legal documents, such as a will or a letter of administration, proving your connection to the deceased," the manager replied. "Once we have those, we can proceed within the bounds of our policy. Can you show me the invoice for the time being?"

Immediately, Autumn showed the invoice and the manager took it with a smile. However, the smile immediately vanished and he looked at the two people with a slightly hostile expression. "I’m sorry. There might be a problem with this. I don’t think we can help you. We’re sorry for the inconvenience."

Gabe and Autumn exchanged a glance. Already guessing that something was wrong. However, before the manager could retreat, Gabe stepped forward and leaned in, his expression shifting from friendly to serious. "Can you please clarify what the problem is?" he asked, keeping his voice calm but firm.

The manager’s eyes darted between Gabe and Autumn, his earlier friendliness now replaced with a guarded demeanor. Before he could say something, Gabe spoke up," Mr Cook. I’m sure, we can have a discussion about this... inside with a modicum of privacy..."

The manager hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, let’s discuss this inside." He led Gabe and Autumn into a small office, closing the door behind them.

"I understand this situation is frustrating," the manager began, his tone more subdued. "But I need to explain something important. A few months ago, someone else came inquiring about this invoice number. They didn’t have the actual invoice but were adamant about getting information."

Gabe and Autumn exchanged glances already guessing who it could be and worried about what he had discovered and if they were too late. The manager continued, "When we couldn’t provide any information due to a lack of proper documentation, this person created quite a scene. They were extremely persistent and even returned with the police, attempting to seize our records."

Autumn’s eyebrows shot up. "The police?"

The manager nodded. "Yes, it was a significant disruption.The man was some sort of an officer himself. He claimed there was something extremely valuable connected to that locker."

Gabe leaned forward, a thoughtful expression on his face. "And what happened after that? Did the police find anything?"

The manager shook his head. "No, they didn’t. Our records are confidential, and we ensured that all protocols were followed. The police left without finding anything, but the incident left us wary of this particular inquiry. Also, our owner was very enraged at that and even took away all the records. He claimed that the only way this particular invoice information would be revealed was if the person themself came here to ask for it."

Gabe nodded and continued, "Do you have any idea who that person was or why they were so desperate to get information? Or any way of identifying them?"

The manager sighed. "We never got their full name. They identified themselves only as a concerned relative, but they didn’t provide enough documentation to back up their claim. But we do have a recording. However, that too is with the owner... If you still need information, I can help you contact him. But I doubt he will be helpful. That person caused us quite a few heavy losses..."

"Why don’t you arrange a meeting and we’ll see if I can convince your boss."

"But the boss is going to return the day after tomorrow. He is on leave.."

"Then we’ll wait here in townC till he returns. Please just arrange it at the soonest. We don’t have much time..."

"I’ll try to do what I can, Sir."