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As far as I knew, my father had never worked for Mercer Corporation, so why did he have this contract?

I examined the document again. It was related to new energy development-a sector that was now one of Mercer Corporation's most successful and profitable operations.

Technically, the contract should have belonged to Mercer Corporation, but Ethan's signature wasn't on it. That was strange, considering his deep involvement in such projects.

Setting the contract aside, I picked up my father's notebook and began flipping through it.

The pages were filled with work plans and symbols I couldn't decipher. Near the end, I found a short note written on the last page:

"Let's hope the contract signing goes well.

After that, there was nothing else.

have been written shortly before

my dad had told me the night before the accident: "Elaine, I can build

playground after tomorrow."

hugged him excitedly without

this contract with Alpha Corporation ten years ago, he might have been on the verge of achieving something grand-perhaps

been

like a tidal wave: Was my father's car accident truly an accident? Could it

ran down my spine as chaotic thoughts flooded my mind, leaving

room.

investigate the matter myself. And I would start with

wasn't going to be easy. Alfred had retired years ago due to bladder cancer and had passed the company to his son. I remembered overhearing Ethan

in some health and wellness center.

him for over a decade. Ben was loyal and discreet-qualities that made

needed to be

the possible locations to three health centers in Hilcord.

Ben's help, I couldn't determine which one