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97. The second offer

Natalie tears up with emotion. It’s her dream job! Alice hugs her with joy.

Alice: Natalie, I’m so happy for you. That means we can live in London! We can look for an apartment in Camden, now that we know the area so well.

Lawrence Windsor: Do you know what you want to do here, Alice?

Alice: Yes, the same as always: write! I want to write a story about the robbery, I think it would be an excellent true crime story.

Lawrence Windsor: I’m so glad to hear you say that, because it’s exactly what I have in mind.

Alice: What do you mean?

Lawrence Windsor: A few days ago, I called my good friend Thomas Richter, from the publication Raymond.

Alice: Raymond?! That’s my favourite police crime publication.

Lawrence Windsor: Yes, they’re the best. Thomas is a very good friend of mine. Finally, I told him about the robbery and he also thinks it will make perfect material for a novel. But we are a bit concerned….

Alice: Why’s that?

Lawrence Windsor: Well, because we don’t have anyone to write it…. If only we knew a writer specialising in police crime novels that knew every detail of the robbery…. Wait a minute! What about you?

Alice: Are you serious? You want me to write a novel for the Raymond publication? That’s my dream!

Lawrence Windsor: Great, because they already have the contract ready for you to sign. Thomas will see you at 10am tomorrow in his office.

Natalie: ALICE, ALICE! Are you okay? She’s fainted!