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Case №102Friday, July 10, 2026Classified

Steering Into Nothing

Wren & Finch, Caldmere

The Briefing

Luca Ferraro's delivery van went off the end of Wharf Row at 6:14 AM Thursday — brakes gone, guardrail barely slowing him. He survived. The van did not. Now someone has to explain why the brake line on a van serviced two weeks ago was sliced nearly clean through.

Persons of Interest

Everyone has something to hide.

Chef Adrien Moreau, Head Chef / Owner, Wren & Finch in Caldmere
Chef Adrien Moreau
Head Chef / Owner, Wren & Finch

A French-Canadian transplant who came to Caldmere for the seafood. An extraordinary chef, a terrible businessman. His food is transcendent. His management style is volcanic.

Remi Zhao, Sous Chef, Wren & Finch in Caldmere
Remi Zhao
Sous Chef, Wren & Finch

Adrien's ex-partner — romantic and culinary. Precise, inventive, and starting to resent living in Adrien's shadow. Cool, methodical, observant.

Theo Marsh, Deckhand / Aspiring Musician in Caldmere
Theo Marsh
Deckhand / Aspiring Musician

Declan's son and the family disappointment — at least by marina standards. Works the boat because it's expected but plays guitar at open mics because it's all he wants.

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