Elysia nodded, her face etched with solemnity. "She said it was Gideon!"

Tarquin went silent.

In the entire Bradford family, anyone could be suspected, but Gideon? That seemed impossible!

The Bradfords had a long-standing tradition: only the direct male descendants could inherit the family fortune.

Unless something happened to the direct line, nobody else would stand a chance to claim the inheritance.

Even though Kendrick had cut ties with Gideon years ago, he was still the root of the Bradford family. As long as he was alive, no one else could even dream of taking over.

And for Gideon, that was a good thing!

Gideon was the epitome of self-interest, always in pursuit of power. With Kendrick disinterested in the family business, Gideon could easily maintain control.

So, why on earth would he kill Kendrick?

"How did Verity find out?"

"She said she overheard Gideon himself saying it. That it was all Kendrick's fault – if he hadn't run off with Elizabeth, if he hadn't severed ties, Gideon wouldn't have been driven to murder!"

pursed his

there's something off about

"Yeah, I don't believe Gideon

Elysia frowned,

rush? She could have waited. But when she spoke, her expression seemed genuine. If

Bradfords were known for their

son hidden from everyone proved she was

son away from the Bradford drama by raising him outside

biding her time, waiting for the

approaching Elysia with her story today definitely had

Gideon out of the picture, she was quick to point fingers, perhaps trying to cozy up to

was her

Tarquin's eyes. Whatever her aim, the apple didn't fall far from the

claims. Don't worry

less appealing than being an ordinary person. It's one

know. Don't

...

kids were

a mix

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