Chapter 1304:

A new light flickered in Beal’s eyes as he studied her, curiosity overtaking skepticism. Sensing his change of mood, Hailey pressed on. “Name your terms. If you’re willing to help, I’ll agree to whatever you ask.” She saw no other path left to take.

Alex’s suspicions were growing by the day, and now Noah was reopening Sutton’s case. If her secrets came to light, she and Salex would have nowhere to hide.

Beal said nothing at first, watching her with a complicated gaze, torn between caution and intrigue. For a split second, he hesitated—this was far above his pay grade, the kind of matter only Humphrey could handle. Even so, he wasn’t ready to commit without more information.

“I might be able to help,” he said at last, his voice flat and unreadable. “But you’ll have to lay everything out—leave nothing in the shadows.”

A storm of hesitation passed over Hailey’s face, but her resolve solidified almost instantly.

corner, Hailey realized trust was her only weapon left. “Sutton and I were together once,” she admitted, finally revealing a truth she had kept hidden

narrowed, a flicker of shock slipping through his mask. That revelation caught him completely off guard. Suddenly, it made perfect sense

who killed Sutton and framed Sadie.” Raising her chin, she fixed Beal

momentarily speechless. Never in his wildest conjectures had he imagined the truth could be so explosive. He quickly recognized just

as more than just another pawn. With that kind of cunning and insider knowledge, she could become an invaluable tool—if kept on a short leash. Quietly, he made his way out of the room, his expression unchanged

black sedan idled, engine humming low. Sliding into the

investigation into Sutton’s death, her history with Sutton, how she had

seat, a faint, chilling laugh broke the stillness. Humphrey leaned forward so the streetlights carved harsh lines across his face. His smile flickered with menace, a dangerous gleam simmering just below the surface. Alex had strutted through life certain that Noah’s blood

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