âLyse, youâre awesome!â Cyrus exclaimed. He was seated in a corner of the KS World Hotel café with Alyssa.
He laid out a few photos on the table and remarked, âAs you have predicted, the culprit has a secret room at his house where he kept Sophia Kirkmanâs photos. Heâs not a loyal fan of Lyla like he claimed, but a fanatic supporter of Sophia Kirkman.â
Alyssa pursed her lips and said in a hushed voice, âCyrus, have you found any other important clues?â
After some hesitation, Cyrus showed her a transparent evidence bag. The bag contained a platinum necklace studded with diamonds. The design of the jewelry was rather outdated, and the quality was not the best.
Cyrus explained, âI found this necklace at the attackerâs place. He carefully stored it in a case, so!
assume itâs very important to him.â
Alyssa always had a sharp memory. Somehow, the necklace looked familiar to her. She quickly looked through some of the photos.
âLook, Sophia has worn this necklace before. Itâs the same one,â she picked out one of the photos.
Even a seasoned cop like Cyrus was in awe of Alyssaâs memory. âLyse, you should have joined the force.
What a waste of talent!â
She smirked. âNah, I can never be a cop. I would have beaten the living daylight out of the suspect at the scene.â
Cyrus was speechless at her reply.
She surmised with a squint, âSeems like Sophia has a close relationship with the attacker if he possesses her necklace. Do you think thereâs something between them?â
âEven if there is, it is all in the past. The necklace evidence proves they are acquainted, but we cannot infer any affair between the two,â Cyrus explained sternly.
âI know, but this evidence is enough to get Sophia into trouble,â she mused. She examined the necklaceâs charm under the light. Her eyes sparkled brightly.
Then, she said to Cyrus, âCyrus, the attacker refused to say a thing in your interrogations. They wouldnât leave any transaction trail behind if he is a loyal fan who worked for Sophia. We canât prove that Sophia hired him to attack Lyla.
âWhat I need is to use the available evidence to access more evidence and deliver a blow to Sophia.â
Cyrus widened his eyes and asked, âLyse, what exactly do you plan to do?â
She leaned backward and tapped her fingers on the table, looking charming yet intimidating. She replied, â
Iâll have a chat with Sophia Kirkman.â
After parting ways with Cyrus, Alyssa received a call from Miley and learned that Miley would return to Kontina the next morning. She rushed back to Heightsnew Villa upon hearing that.
Mandy held onto Mileyâs hands in the living room, chatting tearfully.
âMom, youâre being dramatic,â Miley chirped despite the tears in her eyes. âKontina isnât far from Cyrris.
Theyâre on the same continent. You can visit me at any time.â
âOh, donât get me started on that! On my last visit, I did not get to see you in the three days I was there!
You were busy accompanying your husband to events. Gosh, I regret having you marry abroad. Youâre too far from me now,â Mandy lamented in a teary voice while clasping Mileyâs hands.
âMom, it was my fault last time. Jeremy had a sudden engagement, which I had to attend as his wife.
Iâm sorry,â Miley apologized and felt bad for Mandy.
âMiley!â Alyssa exclaimed when she got home. She looked sad and reluctant to see Miley leave. âCanât you stay a bit longer? I didnât even make time to chat with you.â
âWeâll have a chance in the future, Lyse.â Miley rose from the couch and held Alyssaâs hands. âAfter the election, Iâll come home with Jeremy for a longer stay. Weâll get to catch up by then.â