With her parting, I turned my gaze to the living room, where Tina sat on the sofa, her hands tightly sped on her thighs.


    A flutter of unease shed across her face.


    Opting for a concealed staircase tucked away in a secluded alcove, I found a vantage point over the entire hall while remaining unseen by its upants.


    I knew I had chosen a dangerous route.


    Yet, I was relegated to a passive role, reliant on the shelter of others.


    Any mishap would lead to my expulsion.


    I couldn’t afford any mistakes.


    Ensuring absolute rity of the situation became imperative.


    Otherwise, I would fall victim to betrayal.


    After a while, Caleb sauntered in, trailed by an imposing woman.


    She had long legs, a slender waist, and sported short, striking purple hair that immediately caught one’s attention.


    I recognized her as a cop from Roz Town, known for her tendency to resolve issues through forceful means.


    Under her dominion was a man concealed beneath a ck hood.


    My vantage point obscured his face, but he seemed in a wretched state, staggering with visible bloodstains, Clearly, he had sustained severe injuries.


    Before Caleb could utter a word, Tina inquired, “What’s the meaning of this, Caleb?”


    Tina’s gaze turned cold as she stared at Zoe and the man, expressing her displeasure.


    “Why did bring then to my house for no reason? Not everyone is qualified to enter the Barton family’s residence


    Caleb’s gaze bore into Tina, icy and prating.


    “Tina, I’ve found Ja’s murderer.


    ”


    For a fleeting moment, Tina’s interlocked hands froze in ce.


    Approaching her, Caleb said seriously, would advise you to confess your guilt.


    Spare yourself the humiliation of having every detailid bare.


    ”


    Tina asked, “What on earth are you talking about? I’m at a loss.Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    I’ve never crossed paths with Ja, let alone know anything about her death.


    What crime could I possibly be admitting to?”


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    “Well, if you’re unwilling to acknowledge your actions, don’t me me for myck of respect


    With a subtle signal, Caleb nced at Zoe.


    Zoepelled the man to kneel, her tone as chilly as an arctic breeze.


    “Tina, spare us your pretense of innocence, This man here is the prison guard you bribed,”


    Tina’s heart raced for a moment, but she swiftly regained herposure.


    “What prison guard? I don’t understand.


    ”


    Zoe shot her a taunting look, her lips curling into a sly smile.


    “Tina, let me enlighten you.


    I’m a cop hailing from Roz Town.


    The former mayor there, Adam, knows a bag of ruthless interrogation tricks, and I’ve employed them on the prison guard.


    After a night of grilling, he spilled everything, He spilled that it was the Barton family who put him up to it.


    And before Ja passed away, she too used the Bartons of causing her harm


    “That can’t be true!” Tina retorted fervently.


    “Ja couldn’t speak a word before she died because Caleb had invoked an Alpha order to silence her forever.


    You’re clearly trying to frame m


    At this revtion, Caleb and Zoe exchanged knowing nces, their smiles growing wider.