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.

spot for camping or having a quiet barbecue, a place where one could unwind. However, the serenity of the place

lot lately. Their position in Jipsburg had been declining over the past two years. Vera was

asked, her voice

clear water, her tone calm yet

baffled, wondering how it could possibly be beyond

they’ve done anything that weighs on their conscience. They might know the exact reason behind the maid’s death in that unfortunate

everything, but some

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her mind.

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mean the maid we just saw had some sort

she inquired.

expression remained neutral as she replied, “The real issue doesn’t lie with her. It’s with

went, “If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to

They both experienced sleepless nights filled with nightmares because of the guilty deeds they

the root cause of

paused, then

dirty secrets

appeared glamorous on the acade. The Ruell

were things that remained concealed from