CHAPTER 297
Author: Michael Chi
last update2025-11-10 23:48:20

Malvin avoided his gaze.

Did Adrian really find the evidence?

Adrian’s expression hardened. He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small silver drive.

The Aldridge family exchanged glances.

Adrian connected the drive to the tablet on the courtyard table. The screen lit up, showing security footage from the cooking competition.

The video was not clear but it showed a shadowy figure crouched near Adrian’s cooking station minutes before the explosion.

Sophia leaned forward, her heart po
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This guy's a goober. First, build a solid case with clear evidence. Then point fingers. It's amazing how this story fell off.

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