Chapter 41: Investigation

"Bella Livingston," Boris began with a nod of acknowledgment, his tone measured. "Nineteen years old, daughter of Richard and Isabella Livingston. Only child. Introverted by nature. Spends the majority of her time with her friend Lily and Lily's boyfriend, a boy named Tony."

Reid, though anxious, retained his composed demeanour. "I'm aware of the basics, Boris. Skip the generic details. Tell me what you found beneath the surface."

Boris cleared his throat, the gravity of his findings making the atmosphere denser. "She recently started studying at a university in California. Good academic performance. Privately, she hasn't been involved in any official relationships. A few blind dates, mostly arranged by friends, and nothing noteworthy until recently. She refused any association or relationship."

Reid, his patience waning, cut through Boris's words with a steely edge. "Enough with the surface-level observations. Tell me what's hidden. What have you discovered about her intimate life? H