At noon the next day, Stella suddenly got a phone call, which was from the police station. The policeman said that Arthur went to Stellaâs studio before he died and also contacted her several times, so they wanted to ask her about some information to see if they could find any clue.
After hanging up the phone, Stella stood up, picked up her purse, and walked out of the office.
Seeing her, Sherry asked, âStella, where are you going?â
Stella answered, âJust now, the police station called me. They said Arthur Barnett came to our studio before and had some conflicts with me, so they asked me to cooperate with their investigation.â
Sherry frowned, âWhy did they call you? You are a victim!â
Stella smiled faintly, âItâs alright. Just a written record. Iâll be back soon.â
âOkay. If you need any help, call me.â
âSure.â
After Stella arrived at the police station, a policeman asked her about her identity. Then he asked about her relationship with Arthur. Finally, he asked when she had met Arthur for the last time.
Stella answered honestly.
After the record was done, the policeman nodded, âThank you for your cooperation, Ms. Radomil.â
âYou are welcome.â Stella paused and asked, âMay I know... how the investigation is going now?â
When the policeman wanted to answer, Stella saw Modesty show up at the police station.
She cast Stella a glance and walked over. She said, âIâm Modesty Parker. I came here for the record.â
The policeman said to Stella, âOkay, thatâs all for today. If thereâs any investigation result, weâll inform you in the future.â
âOkay. Thanks a lot, Sir.â
The policeman looked over at Modesty, âPlease follow me.â
Modesty hummed, following him to leave as calm as usual.
Looking at her receding figure, Stella slightly pressed her lips, lost in thought.
After walking out of the police station, Stella didnât leave immediately. Instead, she waited outside.
Modesty didnât come out until an hour later.
Different from Stella, Modesty had a conflict with Arthur which was known by the public. Also, Arthur claimed that Modesty had hired someone to attack him before, which caused him to lie in the hospital for several days.
Hence, the death of Arthur made Modesty a key suspect.
However, just like what Stella had guessed - it could be only an adult man who could kill Arthur and dump his dead body. Not to mention to kill Arthur, Modesty could never win against him under any circumstance.
When the policeman questioned Modesty about the event that she hired someone to attack Arthur, she still answered in the same way as before. She denied that it had anything to do with her. Instead, she said it was Arthur who kept harassing her. He slandered her after he had failed.
Besides, there was no evidence to support Arthurâs claim, and the police also found out that Arthur had immoral behaviors according to their investigation, which matched what Modesty had said. After the inquiry, they set her free.
When Modesty walked out of the police station, she saw Stella standing not far away.
Clenching her fists tightly, Modesty didnât look as calm as she entered the police station earlier.
She asked ironically, âAre you happy now?â
Stella asked slowly, âWhat should I be happy about?â
âArthur Barnett died, and I became the key suspect. Your revenge has been taken for the incident of the design contest.â
Stella laughed in silence, âWhat are you talking about? You sound as if Iâve killed him and blamed it on you. Besides, if you didnât kill him, why are you so worried?â
When Modesty heard her words, her expression slightly changed. She returned calmly, âI was just saying.â
Stella looked at her. Suddenly, she asked, âHave you met Adolph Miller recently?â
Modesty immediately became alert, âWhy are you asking about him?â
âNothing. I happened to want to find him. Just asking.â
âI donât know anything. Donât ask me. Arthurâs death has nothing to do with me.â
Stella said in a cold tone, âIf youâve met him, just say yes. If not, just say no. What do you mean by answering so vaguely?â
Modesty squeezed words between her teeth, âIâve told you I have nothing to do with him. Donât ask me anymore!â
After finishing her words, she bypassed Stella, wanting to leave.
Stella stood there motionlessly for a few seconds. She turned around, gazed at her receding figure, and asked in a low voice, âYou have something to do with Arthur Barnettâs death, donât you?â
Moreover, Stella was certain that Modesty wanted to push the blame to Adolph.
Last time, when Stella mentioned Adolph to Modesty, the latter looked annoyed, complaining that Adolph hadnât taught Arthur a lesson.
However, today, Modesty looked alert.
The police would sooner or later found out the relationship between Modesty and Adolph. If Modesty looked the same and answered their questions in the same way, Stella wondered what the police would think. Would they believe that she truly didnât know Adolph or she was covering him?
Modesty slightly stiffed. Looking back at Stella, she gritted her teeth, âStella, even if you hate me, you donât need to push such a big blame on me.â
Stella said, âDo you want to tell me that although you didnât do anything in person, Arthur deserved it, and the man who has killed him had enforced justice on behalf of Heaven? If this man was a wanted man by the police, it would be wonderful, wouldnât it?â
âSince you said so, I must ask what you meant by saying so. Yes, I know Adolph Miller. We grew up together, but I was abroad for three years, so I didnât know what he had done, which had nothing to do with me. Since I got to know he wasnât a good man, I never contacted him again. But you always mentioned him to him again and again. You even made excuses for him. Iâm afraid itâs you who have killed Arthur Barnett and tries to push the blame on me.â
While she spoke, Modesty dared not to look into Stellaâs eyes. She kept looking away.
Seeing that, Stella smiled, âYour words make sense, but I must remind you about the reason why he is wanted. Do you really think you will get rid of it after pushing all the blames on him?â
Modesty said in a cold tone, âI donât know what you are talking about. Iâll admit whatever Iâve done, but for the things Iâve never done, you canât blame me for them.â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 437: What on Earth of Her Made You Like Her An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Stella didnât want to continue talking to her. After taking a few steps, she suddenly recalled something and turned around to look at Modesty, âDo you know your father has passed away?â
Modesty probably had never expected to hear this news from her. Her expression changed dramatically, âStella Radomil, how can you be so vicious?
Firstly you pushed the blame for the murder on me. Now you are cursing me. You...â
Stella added, âHe had died for at least a month. Iâm telling you the news, but you blame me for cursing you. Modesty Parker, what a filial daughter you are!â
After finishing her words, Stella didnât stop at all. She bent over, sat in the car, and left.
Modesty watched her car roar away. Her lips parted and she wanted to speak something but failed to utter a sound.
She was still shocked about the news that her father had died.
She denied believing it.
She believed that Stella, the vicious woman, must be lying.
Modesty pulled out her cell phone and wanted to dial the number of her parentsâ house, but she stopped.
She just thought that it was good if her father truly had passed away. At least, there would be no one holding her back and making her be disdained by others in this world.
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