Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 86

Chapter 86 The Final Task

The police were somewhat hesliant but eventually agreed to inform me once they had more information.

As they led Memphis away, I followed them discreetly.

"officer, Simon was definitely directed by Lily to accuse me. I'd like to know what he has to say about that can identity this person?"

Since I was a direct victim in this situation, the police didn't make it difficult for me. They understood that finding out who was behind Lily was crucial for me.

without concrete evidence, the Harmon family would be unlikely to believe my claims as an outsider

In the monitoring room next to the interrogation room, I finally saw Simon. He seemed a bit defeated but visibly relieved, likely knowing his daughter had been rescued. The police asked him about Lily, and he answered freely

"It's just that a wealthy man with the family name of Harmon took an interest in her. She got rich, so of course, she didn't want me and the child anymore. That person probably Leonard. Who else could afford to give her that much money?

news about her from her friend. She had become someone's mistress, flaunting all that wealth! She couldn't even pay for her daughter's kindergarten, so I had

once she climbed the social

faded, replaced by a

quite sidled. Leonard wasn't foolish, and if he had been deceived for so long, it was a

What will happen to my daughter if I do?" The interrogating officer slammed his hand on the table. "Simon, be honest and tell the truth! Were you after money for

old man had been

had begged for mercy and promised compensation, which was why no police report was filed at the

without much fuss. Simon had

don't know how unreasonable they are. I later found out the old man had

gave them a 100 thousand, but they kept demanding one thousand a month for the child's education. That would have been fine, but now they were demanding five thousand a month. I just don't have that kind of money!" He continued to sob, and his stories grew more convoluted. Eventually, the police eventually managed to bring him back to the

use this incident to blackmall you?" He nodded

and former lover, had used this incident to coerce him. They

no choice. I can't go to jail. My daughter is only two years old! She later gave me money, saying that if I did what she wanted, I'd be financially secure and wouldn't have to worry about anything else. I was coerced "she even promised that once her backer was in a higher

daughter. I remembered the girl's photo vividly-her round eyes and fair face. She

daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving his own interests, It was ironic that he hadn't even inquired

the monitoring room and went into the corridor. The police informed me that Simon wasn't responsible for Vera's death.