"Very good." Charles's lips curled upward, pleased with Klein's choice. He took a document from a drawer beside him and handed it to Klein.
"The debtor's name is Emlyn White. He owes us over 1,200 pounds. He should have paid off the debt a week ago."
Emlyn White... Klein studied the photograph on the document.
Delicate features and respectable clothing.
He certainly didn't look like someone who couldn't afford to repay his debt. Was this really an act of defiance against the guild?
"His home address and other information are all there." Charles laced his fingers beneath his chin. "All you need to do is find him within three days and bring him back."
"I'll do my best." Klein nodded.
Charles suddenly leaned forward and added, "Oh, right. If you find him, remember to tell him that because he defaulted, we've decided to dispose of those 'treasures' he temporarily left with us as collateral."
"What are these 'treasures'?" Klein asked, puzzled.
"You don't need to know. Just tell him that."
After Klein left, Bart's burly figure emerged through a concealed door, bringing with him a mingled scent of leather and tobacco.
"What do you think of Sherlock?" Charles asked.
"He's definitely a Beyonder."
"I know. Otherwise, I wouldn't have approached him to recruit him in the first place." Charles glanced at his subordinate. "I'm asking whether you think he meets the Society's standards."
Bart considered it for a few seconds before answering.
"I think... he probably does."
Bart was no fool. His superior had given the man such a lucrative assignment, making it obvious that he thought highly of Sherlock. All Bart needed to do was agree with him.
"Hmm... then let's see whether he can find that vampire." Charles put down the documents in his hand and reclined