Chapter 978

In the garden, a thorough interrogation lasting ten minutes revealed no major issues in the expressions or explanations of all involved.

Elliot turned to Lionel and said, “Call in the special investigative team. Have the Nicholls residence thoroughly inspected and notify the medical examiner. Also, take Madam Nicholls for an autopsy later.”

“Right on it.”

Lionel nodded and stepped away to make a call in a quiet corner.

After the servants and chefs had been cleared of suspicion, Elliot instructed them to return to their duties.

The garden quickly grew quiet.

Suddenly, Frank seemed to remember something important.

“Mr. Jenkins, I recall something else very important.”

Elliot turned back, his handsome face expressionless.

“Go on.”

“Two nights ago, Mr. Nathaniel stole my key and secretly went upstairs during the banquet. Nobody knows why he went up there, but when Mr. Romello found out, he punished him severely,” Frank explained.

Elliot’s eyebrows furrowed, narrowing his eyes narrowed as his tone grew colder.

“Tell me everything.”

found the keys to the top floor buried shallowly in the

of stealing from the lab, and his relationship with Mr. Romello has never

from his call and overheard Frank’s

your attitude toward

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Corey, and as of now, he’s innocent. We should proceed

Frank lowered his

the day, Mr. Jenkins will

trying to smooth things over, Elliot and Lionel’s expressions

serious.

the top floor key at this critical

found guilty, Nathaniel’s life would

atmosphere in the garden suddenly grew tense.

who had managed to compose himself after his grief, emerged from the mansion with swollen eyes and walked

the bottom of this. Nathaniel stole the key and sneaked into the top floor, even entering my mother’s room. He’s

turned to meet Romello’s tear–filled, angry eyes

masking his intense

Nathaniel would likely result in Nathaniel’s life being ruined in a day, possibly leaving

been over a week, and there’s been little progress. Shouldn’t I return to the National Investigation Bureau to handle my mother’s case?” Romello pressed.

“What do you intend

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