"Mr. Beckett and Ms. Alyssa share your concerns. They've already planted people to surveil the hospital area and even among the nurses caring for your wife. But these are all done in secret. You should know why." A sharp glint flashed in Cyrus' eyes.

Nicholas was overwhelmed with gratitude. "Thank you... Thank you, Ms. Alyssa. Thank you, Mr. Beckett." He couldn't stop the tears from flowing down his face.

Later that afternoon, after the interrogation, Cyrus led his colleagues from the Criminal Investigation Unit and the search team to that construction site in the eastern district.

With the help of the police search dogs, they were soon able to retrieve the woman's decomposing body from the cement foundation. The body was taken back to the station for autopsy.

Cyrus then ordered another group of officers to the resort where the crime happened. They were to examine the surveillance footage for more leads. However, the chances of finding anything useful were slim. Even so, Cyrus wasn't about to give up on any opportunity to convict Jameson.

That night, Cyrus went to Jasper and Alyssa's place to update them on Nicholas' statement and the day's events. A heavy silence descended upon the study.

There was no doubt that Nicholas was both pitiful and despicable. But Jameson, the mastermind behind it all, was far worse.

Aidan in drug trafficking wasn't likely as simple as money," Cyrus said. "There had

Out of politeness, she took a bite of the pear Jasper offered. "He was probably

Cyrus' spine as he remembered Mandy, the new chairwoman of

a gentle voice. "Mandy has KS Group backing her

you, Lyse," Cyrus replied,

"Lovelace Group isn't even based in Solana City. It's the leading medical corporation in Belbanks. Their business doesn't compete with Schmidt Group. Why

Jameson target them?"

a knowing look before answering in unison, "Because Lovelace Group

raised an eyebrow, surprised by their

actually the one who wanted to mess with Lovelace

took a slice of pear and

Jasper Lovelace

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