Chapter 158

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Debra saw Shelia’s guilty look and smiled, “Miss Miles, anything to add?

Shelia started, her composure momentarily rattled, but she quickly regained her poise. “No, not really.”

Debra turned her attention to the police officers. “Please proceed with your investigation. You’re free to access all the hotel’s surveillance footage if needed.”

Her gaze subtly shifted to Shelia, who was nestled in Juan’s embrace. The avoidance in Shelia’s eyes only served to confirm Debra’s suspicions; something was amiss.

Soon, the police retrieved all the surveillance footage. On the screen, Joe escorted Shelia into the room, supposedly to change her clothes, and then left, closing the door behind him.

Pausing the playback, Debra asked, “Joe, you escorted Miss Miles in to change and then left, right?”

dress didn’t suit Miss Miles, so he

shifted uncomfortably, his hesitation

so objectionable. It seemed he was determined to keep Shelia’s appearance distinct from

they watched as Juan ascended the stairs to the second floor, paused, and then descended towards the elevator. Shortly after, Jordan appeared

“Jordan, why were you wandering on the second floor with a

Juan and Shelia sneaking upstairs, so I wanted to find out what they were up to. I thought

catch them in the act? Your mind

chastised. It had been anger that drove

childish act.

now knew: Jordan had noticed a partially open door, barged in, and prompted a scream from Shelia that

asked, “Jordan followed you and Shelia upstairs, suspecting foul play.

shifting to Shelia. Shelia bit her

Miles asked you

but Shelia fidgeted uncomfortably, while Juan’s

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