Alex arrived at Naomi's graduation while still thinking about the discussion he had with Lawrence during the drive. The concept of murdering Xavier seemed drastic, yet Lawrence's points had made a lasting impact. While maneuvering through the busy streets, he found himself pondering the enigmatic passing of Anthony Bailey. He couldn't rid himself of the belief that solving this puzzle was crucial to all.When Alex arrived at the university, he parked his car and joined the crowd of proud parents and students. He noticed Naomi in the midst of her friends, her face brightening as she noticed him. Even with the weight he bore, her joy made him genuinely smile. He walked over to her and gave her a tight hug.Alex expressed his pride in Naomi, attempting to concentrate on the happiness of the moment."Grateful, Father. "I'm happy that you're here," Naomi responded, her eyes gleaming with enthusiasm.During the continuation of the ceremony, Alex's mind wandered back to the discussion with L

Lawrence and his men placed Victor in the rear of a disguised SUV, fastening him with zip ties. The journey to Lawrence's estate was quiet and full of tension. Alex couldn't rid himself of the unease caused by Victor's lingering threats. He was aware that they needed to take action promptly and decisively. Xavier was a strong opponent, and capturing Victor could be the only way to defeat him. Furthermore, the discovery of Ruby remained elusive. Alex was aware that all signs were indicating Xavier's guilt, but he wanted to confirm.Agent Miller falsely accused him, leading to almost losing his job, with the added impact of the police commissioner supporting Xavier. Richard Dickson has remained silent for some time, and only the gods is aware of the reason.The mansion, located on the edge of Rochester, was used by Lawrence as both his residence and a secret operations base. The place was well protected, with security cameras and guards quietly monitoring the area. Lawrence constructed

Roseline walked into the living room, glancing at her father. Richard looked at her daughter and adjusted his spectacles. "You know you can ask me anything." He looked at her and focused his gaze back on the magazine he was reading. "Why haven't you sent for Alex to come and explain what happened at the event? I'm sure you are dying to know what happened." Roseine squeezed her face, looking at her father."I think you need to stay away from Alex for now. Bad things happen to him wherever he goes." Richard replied "Do you know I love him, father?" Roseine walked closer to Richard."Then you need to stop loving him. I can arrange for a suitable man for you. Someone who will love you and won't put you in arms way." Richard replied "But dad, I love him!" Roseline shouted at her father. They both heard a knock at the door and stopped arguing. "Get to the door." Richard commanded one of his men. The door opened slightly, and Alex walked in. Roseline's eye widened in shock to see him sta

Alex entered the mansion looking tired and was met with Paulina seated outside. He looked around, walking towards her. "Are you alright?" "Yeah, I will be fine. I didn't know you were out of the house already." Paulina looked at him. "Yes, I went to see Richard." Alex replied, taking a seat beside her. " Richard? Richard Dickson?" Paulina asked with disbelief in her voice. Alex looked at her and sighed, "I am just tired of us trying to close this case. It seems the mirei tried the more I met dead ends." "Alex, you have tried enough, and there is little that can be done. Why don't you take a break from all of this?" Paulina rubbed her hands gently over his "It is too late for that now." Alex looked at her face. "What do you mean by that, Alex? Don't tell me you have done something behind my back." "We had one of Xavier's men arrested, and I think Richard has to do with the death of Anthony Bailey." Alex spoke, looking at his front. "Are you sure about these accusations?" Paulin

Alex and Lawrence exchanged a knowing look as Victor stood up, rubbing his wrists where the shackles had left deep, red marks. The room felt heavy with the tension of newfound alliances and the looming danger that Xavier posed. Victor, though visibly worn out, seemed relieved to have a way out of his predicament. He knew Alex and Lawrence were not going to take no for an answer. He had to take any offer they were offering. It was the best he could have hoped for. "Alright, Victor, here's what we need you to do," Alex began, his voice firm but laced with a hint of empathy. "We need you to go back to Xavier and act like nothing has changed. You'll be our eyes and ears. Anything you learn about his plans, you report back to us. Can you handle that? And don't you dare think of double-crossing us because you won't like the outcome?" Alex warned sternly, making Victor a little scared. Dusting his dirty trousers, Victor looked up to catch the stern gaze of Lawrence. "Don't worry, we are in