âBella, youâre incredible!â Ralph exclaimed.
In the cafe within the KS World Hotel, Ralph was sitting in a corner with Bella. He laid out several
photos in front of her. âJust as you
suspected, that thug had a secret room in his house, filled with photos of Shannon.â
âItâs clear that heâs not just a casual fan of Aunt Celeste, as he claimed. I think his obsession with her
has taken a twist.â
Bella pressed her crimson lips together and spoke in a hushed tone. Ralph, have you uncovered any
other significant clues?â
Ralph hesitated briefly before pulling out a plastic bag from his pocket. Inside the bag was a necklace
made of white gold and adorned with diamonds. The design appeared outdated, and the quality
seemed less than stellar. âI found this in his house. It was carefully stored in a box, so it must be
important to him.â
Bella had an excellent memory and never forgot anything she
She recognized the necklace immediately and quickly searched through the photos. âIsnât this the
necklace Shannon used to we The resemblance in the photos is striking,â Bella said as she pulle
out a picture.
Her keen eyes left Ralph-an experienced detective-feeling
inadequate. âBella, youâre wasting your talent by not being in my line.
of work!â
Bella smirked. âI canât handle it. I have a bad temper and might just
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take matters into my own hands with the suspect.â
Ralph remained silent and listened to Bella.
âIt seems that Shannon has a close relationship with this man. If sheâs giving him her signature
necklace, do you think thereâs something suspicious going on between them?â Bellaâs beautiful eyes
narrowed slightly.
âEven if there is, itâs all in the past. This only suggests that they knew each other, but itâs not evidence
that Shannon conspired with this man to harm Aunt Celeste,â Ralph said solemnly.
âI understand. But with the current evidence, itâs enough to put
Shannon in a tight spot,â Bella replied.
She picked up the necklace and examined it under the light. Her eyes
shimmered with determination.
âRalph, youâve interrogated him, but he wonât talk. If heâs truly working for Shannon, there wonât be any
suspicious transaction records
between them. We canât solidify the charges of her attempted
murder.â
Bella continued. âSo, what I need to do now is leverage this
information to gather more evidence and strike Shannon where it
hurts the most.â
Ralph widened his eyes in anticipation. âBella, what do you have
mind?â
Bella leaned back. Her slender figure radiated both grace and authority as she tapped her fingertips
slowly on the table.
âIâm going to pay a visit to Tideview Manor and have a chat with
Shannon.â
*
After parting ways with Ralph, Bella received a call from her older
sister, Camilla.
Camilla informed Bella that she would be flying back to Sentania the
next morning. With that, Bella and Steven immediately hurried back to
Yara Park.
Mila held Camillaâs hand in the living room. Both mother and daughter
were on the verge of tears as they spoke intimately.
âMom, youâre being dramatic,â Camilla said cheerfully, though her
eyes were red. âSentania isnât that far. Weâre still on the same
continent! You can visit me anytime.â
âThe last time I visited, I stayed for three days, but I didnât even get to
see you once! Youâre always busy with your husband.â Mila tightly
gripped her daughterâs hand, her voice choked with emotion. âI deeply regret it. Youâve become so
estranged after marriage!â
âIâm sorry, Mom. Edward had a sudden work arrangement, and a wife, I had to accompany him.â
Camilla admitted her fault, feeling guilty and uneasy.
âCamilla!â Bella rushed in, her eyes brimming with reluctance. âCal you stay a little longer? I barely got
to spend any quality time with
you!â
âThereâs plenty of time in the future, Bella,â Camilla reassured her, getting up quickly. The sisters held
hands. âAfter the election, Iâll bring your brother-in-law back to Hatchbay. Weâll stay for a few more days
and have a joyful reunion.â