Chapter 217

Seraphina invited Patrick to sit down in the lounge area, and personally got him a cup of coffee.

“Would it be pretty cheeky if I didn’t accept your invitation but still wanted to know about the case? Seraphina asked Patrick, looking him in the eye.

Patrick stared at her and slowly began to chuckle, “Usually, I can’t say no to a pretty face. Plus, you might change your mind after hearing about this

case

“Well, spit it out then, Seraphina said eagerly

1 need your help to look into this case because I’m somewhat involved, Patrick confessed, “I believe in your abilities.”

Seraphina stared intently at Patrick as he continued.

The case started with his friend Abel Jones.

Abel came from a big family. Although their business wasnt top-notch, they had a wealth of assets, complicated interests, and the family was rife with power struggles.

Six months ago, people started dying mysteriously within his family. To date, three stakeholders had lost their lives, including Abel’s father

The three people died in different accidents within half a year, leaving no traceable clues. The only suspicious part was

The biggest beneficiary of these deaths was the same person – Abel’s cousin, Mack Jones.

“That sounds a bit suspicious,” Seraphina commented.

Patrick nodded, “So, Abel has always suspected these accidents had something to do with Mack, but there’s no evidence. All three accidents left no signs of foul play.”

“So, the police can’t open a case or investigate, Seraphina mused, “You want me to help your friend investigate this case?”

fell silent for a moment, then chuckled bitterly, “No, you’re not the first person I’ve asked. I have another friend named Woody,

“And then?”

at Seraphina and said slowly, “He met with an

listened attentively. “Was it because he found

didn’t leave behind any documents. All the information related to

way. The fire could destroy physical evidence, but not digital information, right?” Seraphina folded her arms as she sat on

Patrick agreed, “But there’s no information related to the case on

to this, Seraphina slowly said. “Someone is covering up the truth.”

reiterated, “There was nothing suspicious

meticulously planned and executed. The person behind all this is no joke, Seraphina

case. I can say I brought trouble to him.

while, then smiled. Tm honored

asked, “Are

asked, “Can you show me the information you have about this case?”

her for a moment,

aside her work and spent the whole day in the office, reading

realized the time, she checked her phone. It

nor had he sent her any

sore all over. Luckily, she had almost finished reading the files. She stretched

she returned to Reynolds Manor, everyone who should be asleep

checked-Leandro’s study and bedroom, confirming

went back to her room, washed up, and lay down.

a text to check on him, but thought better

happened to see Seraphina’s message to Leandro, it could stir up more trouble, and

put down her phone and

drained. She fell into a deep sleep and didn’t wake up

seem to be anyone at home,

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