Chapter 9
March 19, 2019
High Prosecutor's Office – Room 1202
12:16 PM
Edgeworth took his lunch break 15 minutes early, drinking his afternoon tea now. He looked out the window, at the grey sky. This used to be Byrne Faraday's office, which he took over after his death. Byrne's daughter Kay was his assistant in the "Cohdopian Smuggling Incident", as the news media called it. He thought of how she was doing. She would write him a letter soon, no doubt.
As he sets down his tea, Edgeworth hears a bump from the office next door. Portsman was arrested for Buddy Faith's murder five days ago. Room 1203 was vacant until today. The new prosecutor must have arrived. Edgeworth popped into 1203, hoping to meet his new neighbor.
He was placing case files on the bookshelves when he turned to see Edgeworth. "You must be Miles. I'm Oliver Grape. I'm your new neighbor."
Edgeworth shook hands with him. He couldn't help but notice his single gloved hand.
"Mr. Grape, are you aware who the previous occupant of this office was?"
"Yes, it was Jacques. I'm well aware."
"You know him?"
"Yes, we went to law school together. I always knew he was shady."
"Alright then. Do you want to have lunch?"
"No, I'll just stay and tidy up."
Edgeworth politely nodded, and left the room. Just then, he received a call. His phone's screen displayed the name "Gumshoe". He answered.
"What is it?"
"Sir! We have some new information. The two halves of the cue don't fit. Another cue was broken."
"I see. Who found this out?"
"Well…"
"Speak up, Detective!"
"It was Mr. Wright."