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15. The mysterious call

After listening to Natalie and James’ explanation, Detective Smith and Peter continue to enquire about the origin of the mysterious painting that has appeared on the wall of the Tate Museum.

Peter: Where did you go to collect the picture?

James: It wasn’t out of the ordinary. I received a call with the order to collect the picture from an art warehouse that I have been to before. Many important galleries in the city use it. When I got there, the head of the warehouse showed me where the picture was and we put it in the lorry.

Laura: There wasn’t anyone else at the warehouse?

James: No, only the picture.

Natalie: Wait a moment, James. I’m the only person who tells you where to go and get the new works of art… But I didn’t send you to get this painting. Why did you pay attention to that call?

James: Well because it was you… I remember it perfectly. It was a rainy day. You had gone out to accompany Alice for her scan. After a couple of hours, I received the call. I didn’t recognise the number but, when I answered, it was you. I thought maybe you were calling me from Alice’s phone. You also told me exactly where to hang the picture…

Natalie: James, I didn’t make any call on that day.