Facade of Love

Chapter 79 Inquiring about the past

Uncle Marcus nodded, pulled out his phone, and started searching.

He then handed the phone to me. As I looked at the man in the photo, I was left speechless with surprise!

It was Alex-he was involved with Benett’s lover?

This was truly unexpected.

“Does Ms. Scott recognize this man?” Marcus noticed my furrowed brow as I stared at the phone and asked.

I nodded, looking at him, and said, “Marcus, have you reported this to the police yet?”

He shook his head. “I haven’t yet. I was planning to discuss it with you first, then get in touch with the police.”

I hummed in agreement, returning the phone to Marcus. “No need to worry too much about this side for now, Marcus. Can you find me a few skilled and trustworthy people?” I asked. Marcus looked confused. “What are you planning, Ms. Scott?”

hide anything. “I need them for a little trip to

not quite catching on immediately.

him to get ready. As Marcus left, Maxwell turned to me, his eyebrows knitted

I nodded. “Just Caleb and Benett. Plus, we can make use of the police in

at least three to five hundred million dollars by now. They’re rich, and rich people

and Benett had made off with a large chunk of the Scott Corporation’s assets. With that much

million in net assets, what would they be thinking? They would probably be dreaming of a carefree life with all that money, while also worrying about keeping themselves and their newfound wealth safe. No one. wants to kick the bucket before they have

words seriously, Maxwell added, “We need to discuss this

would not turn a blind eye to the illegal funneling of funds.

thought, my cell phone buzzed. It was Officer Jackson’s number. Seeing it,

Scott, I apologize for the interruption,” came Officer Jackson’s voice from the other end. I knew his call was likely

in the next few days, but I just heard that you’ve also unearthed new

significant other and

soon as Officer Jackson mentioned it, I made the connection and responded, “Yes, Scott Corporation’s funds have been misappropriated, and I’ve been sending people to investigate. We also stumbled

involves quite a lot of people. Regarding your situation from five years ago, I have some questions for you, Ms. Scott. Do you have some time? Could I invite you for a cup of