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247. Lu Chen!
Aria gathered the documents and flipped through them, her eyes skimming line after line with practiced focus. Then she froze.The first profile caught her attention.Her pupils dilated as recognition hit.“Lu Chen?”The name slipped from her lips before she could stop herself. She looked up sharply, disbelief flashing across her face.“What do you mean by this, Marvin?” she asked, her voice edged with shock. “Are you trying to say that Lu Chen is a suspect? That he’s the CEO of ABC Companies? But how is that even possible?”Marvin exhaled and ran a hand through his hair, frustration creasing his features as he tried to steady his thoughts.“I never said he is the CEO of ABC Companies, Aria,” he clarified. “I’m saying the evidence points to the possibility that he could be—and that he’s been hiding it from all of us.”Aria shook her head slowly, refusing to accept it.What was Marvin even talking about?Lu Chen was her grandfather’s personal aide—more than that, his trusted PA. A man w
246. A New Suspect!
Having taken his seat, Marvin leaned back slightly and smiled at Aria.“We might as well call today a lucky day, Aria. From the list of suspects, we’ve been able to single out the ones whose personal information deserves priority.”Aria didn’t respond immediately. Suspense clung to her expression as she waited for him to continue.“The first person I wanted you to check,” she finally said, leaning forward, “was the janitor at ABC—the one who followed Aisha to the party. I believe he should be our number one suspect. He must be at the top of the list. Don’t tell me his name wasn’t even enlisted.”Marvin didn’t answer right away. Instead, he reached into the file beside him and slid a document across the table toward her.Aria picked it up, her eyes scanning the first page before widening in shock.“And these documents,” she asked slowly, lifting her gaze to him, “who do they belong to?”“As the name indicates,” Marvin replied calmly, tapping the file with a finger, “they belong to Mr.
246. A New Suspect!
Having taken his seat, Marvin leaned back slightly and smiled at Aria.“We might as well call today a lucky day, Aria. From the list of suspects, we’ve been able to single out the ones whose personal information deserves priority.”Aria didn’t respond immediately. Suspense clung to her expression as she waited for him to continue.“The first person I wanted you to check,” she finally said, leaning forward, “was the janitor at ABC—the one who followed Aisha to the party. I believe he should be our number one suspect. He must be at the top of the list. Don’t tell me his name wasn’t even enlisted.”Marvin didn’t answer right away. Instead, he reached into the file beside him and slid a document across the table toward her.Aria picked it up, her eyes scanning the first page before widening in shock.“And these documents,” she asked slowly, lifting her gaze to him, “who do they belong to?”“As the name indicates,” Marvin replied calmly, tapping the file with a finger, “they belong to Mr.
245. Who Are The Suspects?
Shocked by Chloe’s sudden grip, Melanie rolled her eyes in irritation.She knew that Chloe is troublesome, thus, she had only come there to cause trouble. Well, Melanie didn't seem to be in the mood for a fight. So, she spoke softly. “And what is it with you?” she snapped, trying to pull her hand back. “Will you just leave my hand already?”Chloe’s face remained rigid the entire time, her expression cold and unyielding.“I heard you speaking with Aria earlier,” she said stiffly. “And I’m concerned. What exactly were you discussing with her?”Melanie was taken aback. Before she could even process the question, she shoved Chloe’s hand away from her and stepped back, her eyes flashing with warning.“Whatever I was discussing with Aria is none of your business,” Melanie snapped. “Can you at least mind your business—for once?”Chloe’s lips tightened.“I asked you a question, Melanie,” she said sharply. “And you’re supposed to answer me. Don’t respond like an illiterate. Or don’t tell me
244. Let's Meet Up
It was a question Aria couldn’t possibly answer—at least, not without condemning someone.If she said she believed Tyler, then she would be indirectly accusing her Aunt Olga of lying. And that was something her heart resisted fiercely. Yet, how could she convincingly claim Tyler’s innocence when she herself had seen the pair of earrings clinging to his collar?There was no reasonable explanation for that.Earrings didn’t end up on a man’s clothing without some form of physical contact—especially not during a situation that was already under scrutiny.Her thoughts tangled into a tight knot.So now… what exactly was she supposed to say?Sensing her inner turmoil, Melanie reached out and gently held Aria’s hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.“I still find it very hard to believe that Tyler is capable of doing what you said he did,” Melanie said slowly, her brows knitting together as she spoke. She shook her head faintly. “At first glance, he looks so… innocent. Calm. It’s difficult for
243. Who Do You Believe?
Seeing how fiercely Aria defended her aunt, Melanie smiled faintly.She wasn’t surprised. Not in the least.After all, Aria had always loved her Aunt Olga more than she ever loved herself. Even while they were growing up, Aria never tolerated the slightest form of humiliation directed at her aunt. A careless word, a subtle insult—she would shut it down immediately. If it ever escalated to abuse or neglect, Aria wouldn’t hesitate to drag the offender to court without blinking. That was the kind of loyalty she had always shown.So no, Melanie wasn’t shocked by Aria’s defense.What unsettled her—what she could never support—was something far more disturbing.Olga wasn’t just standing by Aria. She was fully supporting her. Advising her. Encouraging her to marry the very man who had raped her repeatedly.A man who beat her whenever she refused to sleep with him.A man whose so-called love was nothing more than a sick obsession with her body.Melanie’s smile slowly faded as the weight of it
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