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but brushed it off as he slid by her and grabbed one of the officers.
    “I’m Alex Smith, the owner of this gallery. Please explain to me what happened!”
    “Sir, it looks like they were able to break into one of the backrooms and gain entrance into the main gallery. Your alarms didn’t trigger and we are looking into that right now as to why. Most of your damage is contained to your office and some portraits upstairs.”
    Alex groaned as he raced up the stairs and into his office. He looked around and saw his paperwork scattered everywhere and his furniture overturned. He heard an officer come up behind him. “Please don’t touch anything, sir. We are still investigating and looking for fingerprints.”
    “Of course, what can I do to help?”
    “We will need a list of items that are missing. Please contact your insurance company so we can start the paperwork. I need to show you the damage to your artwork.”
    Alex nodded and turned to see Eve standing at the stairs. “Nothing of mine was touched. The door was locked so they couldn’t get in.”
    Alex sighed. “That’s because I locked up last night and I have the key. I’m happy about that Eve.”
    She nodded. “ Me too but I feel horrible about all of this.”
    Alex turned his attention to far wall and groaned. Eve follow ed his line of sight and gasped, “Oh Alex!”
    He made his way over to the portrait of Emma, Emily’s daughter and noticed that the painting had been slashed. “Who would do that?”
    The officer spoke up behind him. “A bunch of kids, I’m sure. They don’t have respect for anything.”
    Alex closed his eyes and wanted to cry. He didn’t have the heart of tell Emily that the painting was ruined. Eve came over and grabbed his arm gently. “Do you want to sit down?”
    “No, I really should have this officer show me around the rest of the damage.” Alex explained as he reached into his pocket and pulled out his car keys. “Here, take my car back to the hotel. Shower, change and come back later and we will do lunch before your opening.”
    “Do you think the show will go on as planned?” Eve asked.
    Alex turned his attention back to the police officer. “Ms. Matthews has an exhibit opening tonight and we need to be back open by seven tonight. How do we make that happen?”
    “As long as we can get through the paperwork and get the investigators out of here, you will be ok. We will just need to keep the backroom and your office closed for now. I don’t want anything tampered with.”
    Alex nodded. “Thank you, officer.”
    Eve reached for his keys and gave him a hug. “It will be ok, Alex. I will be back shortly.”
    He nodded as she walked passed Becca on her way out. Alex could see Becca smile as she approached Alex.
    “What can I do to help, Mr. Smith?”
    “Why don’t you call the insurance company so we can start the claim? I need to make a phone call,” Alex said as he disappeared out at the front doors.
    He quickly dialed the number for Henry’s gallery. “Good morning, Alex. How are you?”
    “Not good Henry, my gallery was broken into last night.”
    Henry gasped. “Oh my, that’s horrible. What did they do?”
    “Broke into a back window and vandalized the place. They destroyed Emily’s portrait of Emma.”
    “Alex, I’m so sorry to hear that. What can Barbara and I do?”
    “I wanted to make sure that your place wasn’t hit as well.”
    “No, we are fine. Have the police started their investigation?” he asked.
    “Yes, they are here now. I should get back to them. Will we see you tonight for the new exhibit?”
    “Yes, we will be in attendance. Will everything be good to go?”
    “I hope so. I will see you tonight, Henry. I’m glad that everything is safe and sound down the road.” Alex hung up the phone and headed back into the gallery.
    “Mr. Smith, can we have a word?” one of the officers asked as he entered the main gallery.
    “Of course, did you find anything new?”
    The officer