Richest Mogul

Chapter 1177

Skylar observed Ursula’s subtle expressions, noting every change in her demeanor.

Vera couldn’t hold back her confusion as they stepped out of the villa. She asked, “Is there something wrong with that necklace?”

Skylar’s response was direct. “What’s the relationship between that maid and the one who fell down the stairs and died?”

Vera was caught off guard by the question. “They’re mother and daughter.”

Hearing this, Skylar’s expression became more serious. She nodded slowly. “Then that makes

sense.”

But Vera was even more confused and wondered what Skylar meant. What did her family’s situation have to do with the maid?

Seeing the look of puzzlement on Vera’s face, Skylar didn’t explain further. “We don’t need to go to your uncle’s house just yet. Let’s find somewhere we can talk.”

Vera had a nagging feeling that things were far more complicated than they seemed. Doubts filled her mind as she pointed to a path nearby. “If we head down this way, there’s an artificial lake. It’s usually deserted and very quiet.”

“That’ll do.” Skylar agreed.

They walked for about ten minutes before arriving at the lake. Though it was man–made, it was large. Indeed, just as Vera had mentioned, the area was deserted.

a quiet barbecue, a place where one could unwind.

two years. Vera was fully

asked, her voice tentative, laced

water, her tone calm yet heavy. “What’s happening with your family is beyond my

shocked. She was baffled, wondering how it could possibly be

back and ask your grandfather and uncle if they’ve done anything that weighs on their conscience. They might know the exact reason behind the

was still struggling to understand everything, but some

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her mind.

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that mean the maid we just saw had some sort of issue? Is the

she inquired.

remained neutral as she replied, “The real issue doesn’t

nothing

Marlon. They both experienced sleepless nights filled with nightmares because of the

items, the root cause

then suddenly remembered

family hid some dirty secrets beneath

century–long history, appeared glamorous on the

remained