Henry tried to convince himself it was nothing, perhaps just someone’s car left overnight. But as the days went by and the van remained in place, he couldn’t ignore a creeping sense of unease. Adding to the strangeness, there was also a new face he’d noticed at the auction house.
A man, sharply dressed in a tailored suit, had shown up each day, seemingly to admire the items on display. The auction house often attracted a wealthy crowd, but this visitor felt—different. Henry was certain he’d seen him each day that week, spending hours wandering the halls, paying particular attention to certain high-value items.