Dear Mia,

 

If you're reading this, it means I'm dead, and my attorney has given you the artifact that contained the password. First, I want you to know how much I love you and how deeply I have cherished our friendship. I thank God for it every day.

 

Now to get to the point, I must share a significant secret with you. There is a trapdoor in the basement that leads to a network of secret tunnels under the city, constructed in the late 1800s. As the new shop owner, it's important you know how to access the tunnels and are aware of what I have hidden in the entryway of the tunnel. To enter the tunnels, go to the large old bookcase in the basement and pull the third book from the right on the middle shelf; the trap door will drop.

 

I have hidden items that are very high in value and were not acquired legally. Among them is an original 17th-century manuscript. This manuscript is priceless because it is an early draft of a Shakespearean play. You will find some other items that are very high in value; however, selling them outside the protection of SORA would be very dangerous. Tread cautiously and stay safe!

 

I've entrusted you with the antique shop because I believe you will honor my family's legacy as if you were my sister.

 

Remember, I am always with you in spirit.

With all my love, Bridget

PS: Look after August as if she were your own.