Stella paused and turned around.Marshall had a coat on, carrying a briefcase. His hair was slightly tousled as if he had just rushed over.He nodded at Stella, walked to the bed, and said to Lina, "Ms. Saab, you shouldn't act so rashly. Luanna is already declared dead. Once someone looks it up, you'll be exposed. You might even be sued for fraud."Lina was somewhat agitated. "Then what should I do? You said the suicide note can't be used as direct evidence and that we need something more. How am I supposed to do that?"I'm not familiar with anyone around her, so this is the only thing I can do! Do you expect me to just watch those who killed my sister walk free?"Marshall said, "You can call the police."Lina scoffed. "When Luanna was still alive, all the anonymous tip-offs she sent were ignored. After she was exposed online, her accounts were locked before she could clarify anything."If calling the police worked, would she be dead? Would she be dead?!"Stella lowered her gaz
Keegan suggested sarcastically, "I think you should just join them."Aldor was speechless.Then, he texted Aurora: [I bought you a cup of coffee. Come over now.]After that, he sent her the location of the café.Marshall was about to order Stella a cup of coffee, but she waved her hand, saying, "It's okay. Let's get straight to the point. I have something to attend to shortly. I won't stay for long."Marshall paused, ordered a latte for himself, and lifted his gaze. "How has Keegan been lately? Is he starting to remember anything yet?"Stella shook her head. "Still the same. The doctor suggested trying hypnotherapy. Mr. Moore, do you happen to know any reputable hypnotherapists?"Marshall nodded. "I did meet one when I was undergoing treatment abroad. I'll forward you his contact information later."He looked indifferent as he spoke, showing no signs of anything unusual.Stella smiled. "Sure, thank you."The waiter brought over a glass of water. Stella took a sip of it and lo
The pain and sadness in Marshall's eyes felt too genuine. If the same thing happened in the past, Stella would have surely blamed herself for saying such things.He had helped her so much during her most difficult times, such as before and after her divorce from Keegan. She would still consider him a friend even if he were not Keegan's childhood friend.However, when she realized that Marshall might have something to do with the kidnapping, she could not bring herself to trust a word he said anymore.Stella closed her eyes, trying to calm herself down. After a while, she said, "I'm sorry. I was just too shocked."Marshall lowered his gaze and asked hoarsely, "Stella, did you find the days I spent with you when Keegan went missing repulsive?"Stella pursed her lips. After a long pause, she said, "I'm very grateful for your help during that time, and I feel ashamed for using you to force Keegan to come back. I only lashed out at you because I was worried that he might be involved in
It was not until Keegan took the watering can from Stella's hand that she regained her senses."I'm back," Keegan said.He sat down next to her and asked in a low voice, "Is everything okay?"Stella said, "Keegan, have you been to The Hox Club?"Keegan's expression remained calm. "Do you want to know if I have anything to do with Luanna's death?"Stella frowned. "Of course, I know it has nothing to do with you. I just want to know what you were doing there at that time. Be honest and tell me everything. We've got to plan our next step very carefully."Stella finally figured everything out after listening to Keegan. He had mentioned before that Luanna looked familiar, probably because he had seen her once in the club.However, it was perfectly normal that he could not remember her immediately as it was just a passing encounter. What Stella was worried about now was that Luanna's case might involve him.The photo was like a time bomb. Even if he had nothing to do with it, there w
Stella paused then said, "Are you saying that Lina has other intentions?"Keegan shook his head. "Not necessarily her, but it could be someone else who directed her to Marshall."Keegan figured that if Marshall wanted to use this matter against him, he would not have waited until now.Marshall had yet to find out what exactly happened back then, and he would not act so recklessly. That was just not his way of doing things."Why would that person lead Lina to seek Marshall's help for this case? Who could be behind it, and what's their purpose?" After listening to Keegan's speculation, Stella felt even more confused.Keegan thought for a moment and lifted his gaze, saying, "Marshall is different from other lawyers. He has the Moore family behind him, so he dares to take on cases that others wouldn't. Maybe that person saw this as an opportunity."'That person was probably worried that Marshall wouldn't agree to help, so they used this photo as bait to lure him in. It seems possible
Carter sounded a little irritated. "Can you check the time before you call? Just because you don't have a wife, do you think others don't as well?"Keegan said inwardly, 'I do, and even two kids!'He swallowed the urge to brag and cleared his throat before saying, "Hey, Carter. I'm sorry to disturb you at this hour, but I need a favor."Carter was puzzled at how polite Keegan was.Then, he pursed his lips and asked, "What is it?""Can you hack into Lena's office system and help me check—"Carter ended the call before Keegan could finish speaking. He called again, but it went straight to voicemail.Meanwhile, Carter shoved his phone into the drawer, not wanting to look at it at all.Upon hearing the footsteps from the bathroom, he immediately unbuttoned his shirt, pulled back the blanket, and slipped inside. Then, he grabbed a book from the table and pretended to read it.After Lena dried her hair, she lifted the blanket and sat on the bed. Then, she picked up her phone to chec
Carter pressed his temple, saying, "Keegan Kane, are you ever going to ask me to help you with something legal? I'm going to end up in prison sooner or later because of you!"'What an asshole! He can act like a law-abiding gentleman in public because he has me handling every illegal thing for him!' he cursed inwardly.Keegan said, "I'm sorry, but there's no other way. You're the only person who can help me with this."Then he added, "Only you can openly invade their system and help fix their bug. You hacked so many fraudulent websites and helped the police dismantle so many scam centers. If a person like you gets punished for doing something like this, that just shows that the law is not perfect enough."Carter was not fooled by this flattery as he angrily said, "Shut up! I don't want to hear you talk right now!"Keegan needed a favor, so he immediately did as Carter said.Carter was still annoyed as he asked with a tense face, "Why did you say those things to Lena?"Keegan answ
Lena scrutinized Carter's expression and suddenly said, "Step aside."Carter refused to budge and replied, "It's nothing. You go out first."Lena said in a stern tone, "Carter Lowe, I have to remind you that citizens must cooperate with police investigations. Refusing to do so could lead to your arrest, and you'll not be granted any sentence reduction."Carter paused as his expression became worried. "Is it that serious?"Lena grabbed his clothes. "Move aside now!"She dragged Carter away as she spoke. Then, she saw what the people on the screen were doing and froze in place.The sound of the woman's moan filled the room, her body intertwined with another man.Lena was shocked as her face turned increasingly red.Carter leaned in from behind and kissed her flushed earlobe, whispering, "Officer Gray, I'm not illegally spreading it. I just watched it myself. I can't be arrested, right?"Lena gritted her teeth. "Didn't you say that you wanted to eat?""Yeah, and I also want to w