Chapter 82 You’re a Suspect, Too

To Mala, the most terrifying thing in life was to receive warmth when you’re vulnerable. When Cedric comforted her, she felt her tough front crumble.

Hemer was rushing over while yelling Yvette’s name. When he saw Yvette’s lifeless body, he immediately ran forward.

The police stopped him.

“Mr. Homer, this scene is cordoned off to the public. You’re not allowed to enter. Please cooperate with us.”

“We already made plans for tomorrow. I was supposed to bring her breakfast. How would she just …!” Homer could not believe what he saw as he cradled his head and sat against the wall.

“We found a will in her drawer admitting to the murder of Rosa Burgess.”

“What murder? Why would my ex–wife be involved in this?

“Yvette Burgess has admitted to pushing Rosa Burgess down the building, causing her death.”

Homer was stunned beyond words. He kept shaking his head and denying, “That’s not possible! Yvette had no reason to do that! Rosa always had bodyguards surrounding her. Even

if she wanted to, Yvette would not have had a chance.

“Moreover, that was inside Starlight Entertainment’s headquarters. How would Yvette be able to enter the building?”

He continued screaming that Rosa Burgess had committed suicide, and neither of them had anything to do with it.

Maia was heartbroken by Homer’s outburst. She walked up to him and questioned, “I’ve asked you! You told me you had nothing to do with my mother’s death! How could you?!”

noticed Maia’s presence, he pointed at her accusingly, “Why are you here? Was

police and demanded that they arrest

her father would accuse her of something so

without any evidence.

you sure?” Cedric questioned as he moved in front of her. He eyed Homer dangerously. Do you

He did not expect to see Cedric here nor

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don’t, you’re a suspect, too,” Cedric

police immediately approached Homer. “Mr. Homer, we know you’re devastated, but please calm down. Ms. Mala is not our suspect

to come down to the station with us. Since you don’t have an alibi, we must investigate

her? Didn’t you say that

just our assumption. We hope that you

and agreed. His

looked at Homer’s devastated appearance, she felt sorry for her own mother. He was so cold when he got the news about

Maia’s attention drifted to Cedric standing by

comforted as she recalled that he had protected her from

as the corridor slowly returned to its usual quietness. All of

is my mother alright?” Hope asked as she walked towards

was dressed in a hospital gown,

you shouldn’t be here!” Buck

room. She cried out and asked

tried to stop her as Hope dashed

to catch her. “Ms. Hope, I’m

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