"Kasper, it's Lance. Are you free this afternoon? I'd like to invite you for a meal and have a chat."
"I'm busy both at noon and in the evening. If it's urgent, just say it over the phone."
"It's not urgent... how about tomorrow noon?"
"Alright, pick a place and let me know."
After speaking, he hung up the phone and slipped it into his pocket.
The apartment had a security door, but just then, a middle-aged woman was returning with some groceries. Kasper quickly stepped up and took one of her shopping bags.
"Let me help you with that."
"Thank you, young man."
The middle-aged woman smiled and thanked him as she swiped open the security door. Kasper followed her into the hallway and into the elevator.
The middle-aged woman got off on the fourth floor, while Kasper continued up to the ninth floor, where Olivia Parker lived.
Stepping out of the elevator, he looked around and quickly located her apartment door.
He raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Coming!"
