Justin gently patted Ryan's bulging arm to calm him down.

"I know you have been looking into your father's death for years. The biggest suspect on your list has always been Liam, but there hasn't been any proof. Now that Selena is asking for a divorce tied to many conditions, she must have a fatal hold over Liam. Even if Liam has nothing to do with your father's death, what she has must be enough to make him spend the rest of his life in prison."

"It has to be Liam. I can't think of anyone else other than him." Ryan mused over his father's death, and the pain ripped his heart apart, his eyes turning red.

"He and my father traveled to South City for business. The aircraft had a gearbox malfunction over the ocean and propelled into the waters, plunging deep into the sea. Though my father wore a life jacket, the sinking happened too quickly, and the closed cabin sealed his escape. In the end, he and three other company executives, as well as the captain, lost their lives. Liam was the only one who survived the disaster."

Justin pressed his lips together.

"Do you believe in such coincidences? Why was Liam the only one who had a lucky escape?"

Ryan slammed his palm on the table heart-wrenchingly. "My father had worked all his time for the Hoffman Group, and he was passionate about charity, turning the family business into a legitimate one. Why would God take the life of an outstanding, diligent, and kind man? I doubt God would be so cruel."

Justin grew solemn. "No one but Liam survived the ordeal. It is strange."

not like Liam was God." Dean was

Yasmin's gruff voice carried a tinge of resentment. "After the incident, Liam explained that he had the habit of keeping this specific tool with him and

took a deep breath before uttering, "Even if Liam seems guilty, the incident happened too long ago, and we don't have proof to pin it on him. My mother's case is an example. If Linny had not recorded Shannon's confession in hiding, and if we hadn't found the maid who once served my mother to

his teeth,

could be

frowned. "She must know a lot of Liam's

up on Liam." Yasmin added in ponder. "Liam is

our chance." Justin narrowed his eyes, his gaze piercing. "Once she's without the influence of the Hoffman Group and

Ryan nodded in agreement.

was impressed and scared as Justin turned out to be quite

Bella could rise

voice, "Keep an eye on Selena, Dean. Wait until her divorce with

"Brace yourself. She

ways to handle those

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