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The scent of warm cinnamon rolls filled the air as the bakery door chimed softly. “You’re late. The cherry tarts sold out an hour ago.” “That’s not why I’m here.” “Oh?” A flour-dusted hand paused over a tray of unbaked croissants. “Then what’s the occasion?” “I think you know.” “Do I?” A muffled chuckle. “Last time I checked, mind-reading wasn’t on the menu.” “Funny. But this isn’t about pastries. It’s about the missing necklace.” Silence. The oven timer beeped, unnoticed. “You’ve got flour on your sleeve.” “And you’ve got questions. Doesn’t mean I have answers.” “You were the last one in the shop before it disappeared.” “So?” A shrugged shoulder, a too-casual glance away. “Doesn’t make me a thief.” “No? Funny how the security footage cut out right then.” A slow smile. “Maybe the cameras just… needed a break.” “Or maybe someone knew where to point them.” The hum of the refrigerator filled the quiet. Finally, a sigh. “You want my advice? Try the lemon bars. Fresh out of the oven.”