Chapter 718

"Why?" Hera was perplexed. She didn't believe Bernard when he told her that.

To Hera, Lucius was wrongly accused. Why would he not want his name to be cleared?

If he didn't want to have his name cleared, why was Daphne murdered by Linda for helping him collect evidence? Hera was confused that Lucius was telling her to stop the investigation. She even suspected whether Bernard had threatened him into saying so.

However, she had observed before entering the room earlier. There was no surveillance camera on the wall.

"Is it because of Bernard? Did he tell you not to say anything? Is he the murderer?" Hera couldn't help but inquire. Lucius realized she had misunderstood the situation and began to explain, "No. This has nothing to do with him." Hera was secretly relieved after Lucius personally confirmed that Bernard had nothing to do with what happened that year.

But if this had nothing to do with Bernard, why did he forbid her to continue investigating? She wondered if he was trying to protect the murderer.

"Why?" Hera frowned.

"This matter involves way too many people. If you continue investigating, more Killians will be imprisoned," Lucius explained.

definitely don't want to see that happen, so let things end here. You must

out, I still live a rather peaceful life here.

stared at him in disbelief. Lucius, who once seemed so familiar in her memories, suddenly seemed like a stranger

so much just to clear your name, yet she was murdered in the end! Are you going

so I don't want you to find out the truth!" Lucius growled with a scowl. Seeing Hera's

he was reluctant to even lecture her in the past. But their discussion had caused his emotions to get

continuing gently, "It'll only bring more harm to the Killians if you continue digging deeper. The family's reputation will be ruined, and people might even

Besides, this matter is over. Isn't

peace?" Hera chuckled. "What family? The Killians are always scheming against each other. Is that even

Killians remain united, we can continue being the leading force in

revisiting the case now, not only will we damage Killian Corporation's reputation, but we won't even be able

reputation and superficial harmony are more important than your life?"

while seeking justice for Lucius. Catherine and Hera had barely scraped by to survive just so they could achieve

truth was at Hera's fingertips, yet Lucius told her to stop her investigation because he was willing to be a

her up for

Daphne die for

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