"So you're saying, if Verity has an accomplice, it's definitely not someone from the Bradford family?"

"Absolutely not! No way!"

"Did you find any suspicious characters?"

"None. But if you're looking for leads, start with Verity. You're sure to find something!"

Tarquin was silent.

He had just learned today that Verity's illegitimate son was living in Karl Town, and he might be connected to the mysterious figure.

Now he found out that Verity was also linked to his parents' death.

Could she be involved with this mysterious person?

"Did you know Verity has an illegitimate son living out there?"

Gideon scoffed.

"Yeah, I knew. She's been keeping him on the side... No intention of coming back to claim inheritance. And that brat... Mediocre at best. He's never caught my eye. Totally beneath my notice!"

"And his father?"

look into it but got nowhere. The kid was born abroad through a

and gasped for

a private jet for me... I want to leave now! If you don't

will take you to the airport

got up and

was

so smoothly. Master Tarquin didn't even

Gideon snorted and panted,

but... he's got nothing! As long as I can provide a lead, he wouldn't reject my offer! He's always

I confront her? I was saving

you can live out your

was in high spirits,

what if they tricked me, or knew

obediently pay me, escort me

huh, the Inkster family deserved what they got! They were meant to be trampled on

ones humiliated, they're the ones who died a miserable death, and

enjoy my golden years...

for breath,

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