Chapter 228 A Familiar Place

When I returned to my office, I sought Grayson and gave him a task. Coincidentally, he also handed me a report of his investigation. I was surprised to receive it so quickly. I couldn’t help but admire his efficiency

and praise him.

However, Grayson was serious when he said, “Don’t get too excited, Ms. Chloe. This is just surface–level Information, and there seem to be no issues at all. Still, my gut feeling tells me something’s off.”

The investigation report was about Stella, detailing her birth, parents‘ passing, adoption, and school

history.

“It’s right here.” Grayson pointed something out. “It says she attended primary school here, one of the most famous schools in Nocturnia. However, I couldn’t find any pictures of her from that period..

“Also, I only found one picture of her during high school, yet she lists Phy as one of her hobbies.

Why would a girl with such a hobby have no pictures or videos of herself?” Grayson looked at me with a questioning expression as he spoke.

“Ms. Chloe, don’t you think something’s amiss? That detail makes me uneasy. Please give me more time

to investigate further.

at Grayson’s attentiveness and

Pierce family’s records are usually secured and difficult to find. Surprisingly, Stella’s information is readily available,” he said with sparkling eyes.

have her graduation photos from every previous year at this school. I also

I

at them and felt a tug in my mind. The scenery in those photos seemed oddly familiar. I glanced at Grayson and said, “Is…

“Yes!” he nodded.

a bit perplexed. “Why does this place feel so familiar?”

some documents

it was a bit ridiculous for me to

nodded and said, “Well, continue your investigation. It might be

check on

get back

coming on as I had been too busy lately. I rubbed my temples and sighed before picking up the pictures again. I closed my eyes and

think more about it. Soon after, I saw the beautifully wrapped box on my desk. It was the New Year’s gift

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the box and saw an air freshener inside, I sniffed it, and it had a pleasant scent. Although I rarely used

it down when it was time to get off work. I remembered Stella telling me

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