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?

her from her friend. She had become someone's mistress, flaunting all that wealth! She

her once she climbed the social ladder with Leonard, she didn't want to acknowledge her past or even

initial shock had faded, replaced by a

had been deceived for so long, it was a testament

officer slammed his hand on the table. "Simon, be honest and tell the truth! Were

old man had been in

promised compensation, which was why no

dealt with quickly without much

how unreasonable they are. I later found out the old man

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

Lily use this incident to blackmall you?" He nodded

had used this incident to coerce him. They had

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 position, she could send my daughter abroad.

for their daughter. I remembered the

a shame that this father, who claimed to act for his daughter's sake, was ultimately only serving his own interests, It was ironic that he hadn't even inquired about his

The police informed me