1/Prologue
“Police 110. How can I help you?”
“There’s… there’s a woman. A body. I think… she’s dead.”
“Is she breathing? Did you try to wake her?”
“I… I touched her hand. She’s cold. Totally cold.”
“What is your location, sir?”
“I’m at the Pasargad Tower on Fereshteh. Near Niloufar. I’m the janitor,I work for a service company, I have an access card. But there is a woman here. In the bedroom. She isn’t moving.”
“Identify the unit. Is this a private residence?”
“It’s the top floor. I don’t know the owner’s name... I just know the client is a company. They say it’s AradPharma... I’m not sure. I just come once a week to prep the place.”
“Do not touch anything else. Are you alone in the suite?”
“Yes. Yes.”
“Listen to me. Step out into the hallway and wait. Do not touch anything. Do not call anyone else. We are sending a car now.”
“Should I call my manager? The service office needs to know—”
“I said do not call anyone. Stay where you are until the officers arrive.”