The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 374

Percival had never intended to summon Richard, but since Baron wanted Richard there, he had no objections.

The tale of his grandparents and Baron was something he had heard since he was a child. His grandmother had been pivotal to both men.

If they wanted to settle old scores, Percival was willing to let them.

Upon hearing that Percival had unearthed the murderer of the dear old lady, Richard dropped everything and bolted over to the Brooks Mansion.

Bursting through the door, he was brimming with urgency. “Percival! Baron just told me over the phone that you found out who killed your grandma. Is it true?”

With a nod and a knowing glance at Thomas, Percival affirmed, “Yeah. Take a seat. We’ll get to the bottom of this.”

Thomas dragged over a chair, and Richard plopped down eagerly. “Alright! Let’s see who murdered your grandma. Just give me a name, and I’ll break their damn kneecaps!”

His gaze purposefully swept towards Judith.

Baron had hinted over the phone that Judith was tied up in this mess.

Richard settled in, but Baron did not have anyone to fetch him a chair. So, he grabbed one himself and sat down.

Percival scanned the room, pulled out his smartphone, and handed it to Thomas. “Project this.”

His phone had a built-in projector, a feature Thomas had used countless times. He quickly set it up.

“Open this photo,” Percival instructed Thomas, then turned to Judith. “After the tragedy with my grandma, the police locked down the scene. You, being her close friend, were interrogated. This was your statement from back then.”

The statement seemed clear-cut, leaving no room for suspicion.

pointed to Judith having an

turning to Percival, wondering what a flawless

their confusion, Percival spoke calmly, “This statement is perfect. Too perfect, in fact.

your home for three days around the time

to the

Judith went pale.

How could this be?

How

rippled through the crowd,

exploded instantly. “You sneaky witch, Judith! It was you! I’ll

was quick to intercept. “Calm

countering, “What does this photo

some podunk town for shopping? What business does a lady of your stature have there? That’s

nearly sent Richard over

her three closest girlfriends had planned a special dinner out of town. They had grown tired of the local Rivenwood cuisine and craved something new. Somehow, they settled on this little town with a rumored fantastic hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Richard had questioned the choice, having never heard of the place, but Dahlia showed

nearby church said to be powerful, they booked their visit on the fourteenth, planning to stay overnight and visit the church on the fifteenth. Dahlia was quite superstitious, so she was very

for safety, and Richard,

assuring their safety did he allow

struck that evening – a fire claimed the lives of ten

arrived, Dahlia, her friends, and the nannies

The devastation was incomprehensible.

concluded it was intentional arson. Yet,

years had passed, and the pain

supposed to know where they were dining? They

octave, his eyes narrowing. “And what about

to

from Judith’s family

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