Chapter 0423

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After helping Valerie in the bathroom and holding her until he fell completely asleep, Marcus found himself unable to rest. He decided to head to his study to tackle some pending work. While diligently sorting through emails, his phone lit up with an incoming call from Frederick. Without hesitation, he answered.

“What’s up, my friend?” Marcus asked calmly.

“I thought I wouldn’t catch you awalte,” Frederick replied, his tone tinged with nerves.

“I couldn’t sleep. It’s been an emotional day. But tell me, what’s on your mind?”

“Do you remember the briefcase I gave you when you first erived in Valentia?

“Yes. Why?”

“Have you gone through the information on the USB drive assume you haven’t, since you’ve made no mention of IL. Am I right?”

All found was that Catherine

It’s crucial that you review the entire contents. Back when we conducted the investigation, we were working quickly to ensure no one knew we were digging into them. That was months ago, though. Now it’s important you look at folder seven.”

What’s in it?

“It’s about Peter.”

about him? Does the folder

the folder thoroughly and call me

check it

Marcus retrieved the briefcase from his safe and inserted the USB into his computer. The familiar screen with twelve folders appeared, waiting

to Valerie, Peter’s former fiancée always unsettled him. He avoided thwelling on it, choosing instead to push the thoughts aside. But now,

donned his reading glasses to begin sifting through the files. Starting with the accident reports, Marcus noted meticulous details. Among them was his own directive

a city camera. Enlarging the image, he stared at it, his pulse quickening Peter wasn’t alone on the day of the accident. Someone else had been with him,

the face of the man accompanying his late friend in what

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