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.

for camping or having a quiet barbecue, a place where one could unwind. However, the serenity of the place didn’t ease Vera’s growing sense

the past two years. Vera was fully

she asked, her voice tentative, laced

water, her tone calm yet heavy. “What’s happening

it could possibly be

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

everything, but some thoughts began to

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her mind.

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had some sort of issue? Is the problem related to

she inquired.

replied, “The real issue doesn’t

went, “If you have nothing to hide, you

Marlon. They both experienced sleepless nights filled with nightmares because

the root cause of their troubles stemmed from

paused, then suddenly remembered

hid some dirty secrets beneath

that façade, century–long history, appeared glamorous on the

that remained concealed