Chapter 34. A Third Party.

Rio's private investigator paused, ready to divulge crucial information. "Celine Darlington, born to an Italian mother and an American father. She attended Crux High, and now she owns one of the biggest cosmetic companies in the country, but there's more to her story..."

"Wait, wait. Hold on a second. Celine is dead. How could she..." Rio's voice faltered as he struggled to come to terms with the reality of the situation.

"Dead?" The investigator seemed taken aback. "I can assure you, boss, she's very much alive. Celine underwent a face surgery."

"A surgery?" Rio repeated, trying to process the shocking revelation.

"Yes. Based on the photo you sent me, I delved into her past. It was a challenging task since almost everything about her history appeared to have been erased."

Rio muttered, "That explains a lot."

"Where is she now?" Rio inquired, his impatience growing by the second.

"She's in Venice," the investigator revealed, causing Rio's breathing to quicken. If she was in Venice, th