Chapter 158

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Debra saw Shelia's guilty look and smiled, "Miss Miles, anything to add?

Shelia started, her composure momentarily rattled, but she quickly regained her poise. "No, not really."

Debra turned her attention to the police officers. "Please proceed with your investigation. You're free to access all the hotel's surveillance footage if needed."

Her gaze subtly shifted to Shelia, who was nestled in Juan's embrace. The avoidance in Shelia's eyes only served to confirm Debra's suspicions; something was amiss.

Soon, the police retrieved all the surveillance footage. On the screen, Joe escorted Shelia into the room, supposedly to change her clothes, and then left, closing the door behind him.

Pausing the playback, Debra asked, "Joe, you escorted Miss Miles in to change and then left, right?"

nodded. "Mr. Nichols said the dress didn't suit Miss Miles, so he

shifted uncomfortably, his hesitation

objectionable. It seemed he

floor, paused, and then descended towards the elevator. Shortly after, Jordan appeared on the second floor, phone in hand. Debra asked, "Jordan, why were you wandering

to find out what they were up to. I thought maybe

a sigh. "You were hoping to catch

had been anger

childish act.

partially open door, barged in, and prompted a scream from

Shelia upstairs, suspecting foul play. What about you? There

gaze unconsciously shifting to Shelia. Shelia bit her lip,

asked you to go up because the zipper got stuck?

remark, but Shelia fidgeted

had struck a nerve. She hadn't expected Shelia to resort to such a clichéd excuse, nor had she anticipated Juan's willingness to believe

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