It wasn’t just the flames that shocked Lynden—it was the betrayal brewing behind the counter! 🕵️‍♂️🔥

 

CORNELIUS, the Emporium Owner, and “BIRDIE” Holt, his cunning Assistant Manager, teamed up for a fiery scheme.

 

💼 When debts piled higher than the store’s shelves and insurance loomed as a lifeline, their desperation kindled a plot. And when gasoline-soaked rags lit the night… they collected an insurance paycheck! 😏

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And just like that, their grand partnership turned into a blaze of infamy. Not quite the legacy they envisioned, but hey, at least now they’re the talk of the town!

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How'd they pull it off?

1. Birdie gets the store empty by sending Barry home early.

2. Then, Cornelius brings gasoline and rags to the basement from the alley.

3. The rags are lit, they escape before the fire spreads, and bank on cashing in an insurance check!