Chapter 785 Rift

William asked, "Are there any major transactions in his family's accounts recently?"

Ashton replied, "We checked the accounts of his wife, parents, siblings, and other close relatives. There were no unusual transactions."

"So, he started the fire and took his own life. He added to the Swanson Corporation's blood debt and left us with no witnesses. He killed three birds with one stone. Keep a close watch on his family," William said, tossing the file aside.

"Yes, sir," Aston and Fabian replied.

Jodie had been silently standing in the corner. As the first light of dawn crept in, she could no longer remain hidden. The others hadn't bothered to exclude her from the conversation as well.

Suddenly, Ashton asked, "Did something cross your mind, Ms. Noble?"

While Jodie's expression remained blank, Ashton smirked.

She said, "Using a fire to cover something up sounds like Mr. Reyes' signature move. I remember he pulled a similar stunt in Morskov years ago."

Jodie replied calmly. "He's not the only one who knows how to do that."

Ashton added, "But right now, Mr. Graham is the most suspicious."

Jodie remained unruffled. "Maybe wait until the police investigate Mr. Graham before jumping to conclusions.

William ignored their exchange, deep in thought.

said, "Look

confused. 'Beathan? Does he have

replied calmly. "Just check what he's

been too

Emelie woke up, it was

fever had finally subsided and, although she wasn't fully recovered, she felt much better than

she knew she had to tackle the day's problems one at a time. She got out of bed and

took a few more steps and saw William setting up breakfast at the

softened his usual stern demeanor. As Emelie approached, he

awake? I figured you'd prefer a Cedonian breakfast. I made a few

her brows. 'You made

William remained calm. "Yep."

'I saw you emptying takeout

he thinking, trying to play the

out a chair for her. "Maybe make a bit more noise next time when you wake up. That way, I'll have

closer to the table. He reached over

she could feel his warmth. It reminded her of the night before when he was

coffee and asked indifferently, "Mr. Middleton, why are you still here? Don't you

pretty free so

"But I'm busy, and I'd appreciate it if you leave me in my room, Mr.

"But this is

her brows. 'Then should

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