Aria's subordinate asked, "Ms. Carver, do you want to meet the Daley family's lawyer?" Aria flipped through the case records and asked, " Have we still not received a copy of Shirley's autopsy report?"Her subordinate shook his head.Aria gripped the document with a gloomy look. "Go and search for the footage from the day of the incident and investigate how deeply the Daley family is involved. Why is there no autopsy report? How many people are involved? Send a copy of the name list to the Department of Justice."If the Daley family wants to use underage law to protect their grandson, so be it. All of them can be sent off to jail. Besides, I am suspicious about Shirley's death. Please apply to reinvestigate her death." Her subordinate was stunned. "Ms. Carver?"Aria was firm. "Go ahead. I want an answer in half an hour.""Understood."Meanwhile, the Daley family's lawyer, Jason Dalton, was very confident. He even planned to request Radley's release, citing his poor health as
At that moment, Aria walked inside the room. "I'm afraid not. Just because there's evidence not released to the public doesn't mean it doesn't exist. You're being too impatient, Mr. Dalton."After seeing Aria, Jason exclaimed, "Ms. Carver."Before coming, Gerald had warned him that the person investigating the case was influential. Now that Gerald had been taken away, Jason was the only one left to deal with matters.However, Jason didn't expect to see Aria under such circumstances. He knew more about Percy, her brother.Jason's biggest nightmare was going against Percy in court, and he didn't want to offend Percy's sister either.Jason stood up, wanting to shake her hand. "Nice to meet you, Ms. Carver. I saw your photo on your brother—Percy's social media before. I didn't expect to meet you so soon."It was obvious he wanted to get close to her.Aria smiled and didn't reject the handshake, even tightening her grip. "I saw your résumé, Mr. Dalton. You've been a great help to the
Jason instinctively wanted to contact Gerald when his assistant reminded him, "Mr. Dalton, Mr. Daley Senior should still be under investigation. I doubt he can take calls."Jason's face turned pale as he quickly said, "Go and gather previous discussions about Shirley. Now!"His assistant didn't understand what was happening. This was the first time he had seen him so anxious in all the years he had worked for him. The Daley family's case was not easy. After all, it was a high-profile case that required extra tactics to win. Jason didn't get stumped when he received the Daley family's request. Thus, why was he fretting now?The answer lay with Radley. The traits embedded in his genes were impossible to hide. His attitude took a major shift the more time he spent sitting on the chair.Jason should have arrived by now, but he was nowhere to be seen. Radley started to get a bit antsy.At this moment, Aria exchanged places with one of the interrogators. She entered the room and s
Aria spoke calmly. "We'll see how long your sentence will be later. I can assure you that your father and grandfather will spend the rest of their lives in jail."She seemed to have thought of something as she continued, "Oh, right. There's also Mr. Dalton, who you've been wanting to see. He'll be accompanying you as well."Radley trembled as he reviewed the information. He had never imagined Gerald would be taken away for investigation. "You're lying! This is impossible! My grandpa is already retired. Plus, he has several merits to his name!"Gerald had taught him to stay calm when things get dangerous. As Radley was sure Aria wouldn't find any more evidence, Radley couldn't give himself away.Just as Radley was about to break down, he suddenly thought of that. He glared at Aria. "There's no need to scare me. You guys have no right to prosecute my grandpa."Aria's gaze darkened. "The results will determine whether we have the right. Until now, you have no remorse for what you d
Aria looked over and saw a mother and son standing by the door. The woman still had her apron on. She looked like an employee of a fruit chain store.The woman held her son's shoulder and walked forward. "A handsome man told us the bullying case is being handled here. Is this the right place?"Due to the unique nature of the bullying case, only the Special Missions Unit was authorized to handle it.Aria walked over to them. "Ma'am, you're in the right place. We're the ones handling it."The woman hurriedly said, "That's great! My son has some information to tell you. We hope this can help Shirley."Aria's eyes lit up. "What we need the most now is new clues. Thank you."It was then that Lucian lifted his head and looked at Aria. "Before I give you any information, I would like to ask the person in charge a few questions.""I'm the person in charge. Go ahead." Aria handed Sharon a cup of water. "Why don't we sit down and talk?"Lucian felt touched to see his mother respected. "I
Lucian clenched his hands. "This is especially the case for Ms. Wagar. She needs the help of the Karken family to be chosen as the best teacher. That's why she hinted to Shirley not to tell her family.""Ms. Wagar brought Shirley to take a shower." Lucian suddenly raised his head. "Our school is a boarding school with a bathroom right next to the dorms. The surveillance cameras are still working, so they should be able to capture Ms. Wagar taking Shirley to take a shower and change clothes." The surveillance cameras were indeed working. However, the school claimed something was wrong with the system, and the records were gone.This was nothing difficult for Aria. She took out her phone and sent a message. "Recover Summers International School's surveillance camera records. Get the areas around the stadium, the supply room, and the bathroom."After saying that, she asked Lucian, "Do you remember which day it happened?"Lucian could never forget about that day. "March 13th. It was
Lucian explained, "Someone contacted me after I made the anonymous report. They told me to bring the evidence for them to view. I was on alert and hung up the phone without saying anything."He added, "I called them using a public phone."Upon hearing that, Aria stroked his head. "You did great. I'll help you to publicize the things you didn't."Aria stood up while saying that, with Lucian following suit. "Miss."She turned back and saw Lucian's reddened eyes. "The grown-ups said bad people will go to hell. Will Radley and the others go to hell too?"Aria's gaze turned dark. "Of course. They have no reason not to go to hell."Lucian's face tensed up. "I'll wait to see their fate! I was too much of a coward back then. I owe Shirley, but I still want to tell her I managed to fulfill our promise."Lucian managed to pass the video to the person who could avenge Shirley at the right time. Lucian had not been doing well. He suffered from nightmares every night, seeing Radley and the
The old man hung up the call and called his secretary. "Inform my subordinates to report the bullying case as it is. There's no need to cover up anything.""But the Daley family is your—""Forget about that!" The old man pointed to the photo. "We need to give this girl justice!"In the meantime, Aria recovered all the videos and ordered Sam to post them online. Under normal circumstances, such cases wouldn't be made public. Many lawyers had predicted that the worst outcome for the bullies would be detention.However, the people online were stunned as the videos were revealed online. "The victim didn't take her own life. She was killed!""Although the person who provided the evidence got their voices altered, we can still hear that Shirley had been…""Oh, my goodness. Are they really less than 14 years old? They are more evil than demons!"As the bullies' faces were not censored this time, everyone could see their faces.It wasn't just a simple case of exclusion and not gett
The crow, despite its limited understanding of Chaos' words, sensed a growing unease. It feared Landon's lies and carefully constructed disguise might soon unravel. The crow was uncertain how Aria would react if she discovered Landon's true identity. Landon, seeking a missing fragment of his soul, had come to Ludwiten. This fragment resided within the city, making it crucial to ensure Landon's safety.As these anxieties weighed on him, Landon approached, his demeanor casual. "Mount Dracotigris," he explained, "possesses a sacred ground dedicated to the Decatorian way. Surrounded by dense woods and imbued with potent spiritual energy, it remains largely unexplored by humans due to the presence of various beasts. I believe Sam was there."Aria raised her eyebrows. "There is a place like this in Mount Dracotigris?""Yes. It's just that it was never made public."When Aria turned to Sam, he nodded, confirming his recollection of the place. Suddenly, a memory surfaced, and he swif
Aria, who just came over, was stunned by the scene. Landon's pose reminded her of the man covering his nose with a white handkerchief in a manifestation in Ludwiten, but the person seemed more wicked than Landon. For some reason, Aria felt it wasn't a coincidence they were brought to Ludwiten. In fact, they were led there. Sam shook his head indifferently as he examined the surveillance cameras. When he saw Aria, however, he immediately dropped everything in his hands and fled to her side. He seemed to have a lot of things to say to Aria. He stretched out his hands and kept gesturing. Aria raised his face and squished his cheeks with one hand. She then glanced at his teeth. "Not bad. You didn't simply consume anything."Sam puffed his chest out proudly as if saying he had listened to her words.Relief washed over Aria as she enveloped him in a tight embrace, stroking his hair and grounding herself in his presence.Aria's bond with Sam transcended the ordinary. It was an unbr
In the meantime, an expressionless small figure was moving things in the first-floor corridor. He would occasionally look up at Landon as if asking when he could meet Aria. The officers were bewildered by Sam's presence, completely taken aback by his extraordinary strength. The child seemed unable to speak, communicating only through gestures.The wine barrel beside him was undeniably real, yet he effortlessly lifted it with a single hand. It defied all logic as if the laws of physics no longer applied. Was this some kind of superhuman feat? Was he perhaps a god?Sam ignored the eyes on him. He remembered awakening in a hot spring deep in the woods. It felt comfortable, but he was hungry.Sam stamped his feet on the ground, then leaned over the water to inspect his reflection, meticulously checking his teeth. Only after this self-assessment did he begin to survey his surroundings.There was nobody else other than a bunch of souls. When he backed a step away, the souls would follo
It was obvious how great the view at night would be. The hall had built-in wine racks and various essentials for hosting parties. The view from the hall was truly remarkable. When one looked out, one could see The Bay. Gazing down, one would feel like a king gazing imperiously over the entire bar below.However, the police could only furrow their brows as they couldn't find any clues. Just as they contemplated their next course of action, Aria arrived. "Where is my friend?" Initially, she just wanted to know Landon's actual location. After all, Landon's call didn't go through several times, which surprised her."They're in the corridor downstairs, not here." The investigator was wearing disposable shoe covers while checking the scene. As Aria was going to look for Landon, she suddenly paused. It was only then she noticed the view from where she was. She could see everyone and everything in the bar, especially as the bar stools lit up when someone sat on them. When Aria reca
Orion's primary concern was securing control of the Chamber of Commerce. "You truly understand these poor people the most," he instructed his secretary. "Go and settle this. Handle it flawlessly, or it might jeopardize the Chamber of Commerce's voting."Aria, a potential threat, was disregarded, as were the ethical protocols Orion was undoubtedly familiar with. It seemed that once wealth was acquired, human life became a mere inconvenience. Aria knew the rules. Confronting the names Haisley had mentioned would only alert their enemies. In this critical situation, she desperately needed an ally. As she reviewed her notes, a police officer began, "Ms. Carver, we're uncertain about the actions of your companion. We cautioned him against interfering with the crime scene, but he seemed intent on investigating. And there's a child with him, a surprisingly strong child."Aria smiled at the thought of Sam. "He won't contaminate the crime scene," she assured them. "I believe he's searchin
Aria signaled Adrian to go ahead. However, her gaze revealed nothing. Although Adrian felt he had been played, he didn't have any evidence, so he decided to visit Ronan. The boss dispatched Adrian to instruct Ronan on what he could and couldn't say. Ronan had already made a costly mistake, and another slip-up could easily be exploited by the police. Andrew knew he had to be cautious; these detectives were sharp. As Adrian settled into the visiting room, he couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. The surveillance cameras loomed large in his mind, and he wondered how to extract the necessary information without alerting them. Yet, Ronan seemed nonchalant and showed no signs of worry. Adrian decided to check in with him. "Mr. Belmont, how are you feeling? Did they ask you questions that you don't know the answer to? You may direct it to me and stay silent for the time being. Perhaps you may provide any clues to the police."Adrian carefully crafted his question, pausing s
When Aria exited the interrogation room, she heard someone saying, "A representative from Nocturne has arrived. It might be a bit difficult to investigate the hidden passage."Aria lifted her gaze slightly. "Get him to come and find me.""It's the bar's lawyer. He seems a bit difficult to deal with."She smiled. "I like dealing with people like him."In less than three minutes, a group of people sat down. "Let me introduce you to Ludwiten's famous lawyer, Adrian Whitmore. This is the specialist in charge of the case."Adrian smiled and shook hands with Aria. Then, he spoke professionally. "I am Mr. Belmont's lawyer. From what I know, Mr. Belmont has provided all relevant evidence Nocturne can provide. As the person in charge of Nocturne, it'll give him a bad rep if he stays detained."While I deeply sympathize with the late Ms. Hanson's death, there is no direct evidence that my client is involved in her death. We will cooperate with the questioning, but I will request his rele
Haisley continued, "If I go to jail, nobody will care for him when he's old. He'll be laughed at by all his relatives! I really hate pompous people like you who want to teach others a lesson. You're not doing a good deed. You're only making the old geezer even worse off!"Aria spaced out and started looking for the two names she had mentioned. "Are you done talking?" she asked, looking up.Haisley was stunned by her attitude.Aria tapped her temples coolly. "I don't understand people like you. I don't care whether your father is doing well. He's not my father."He spoiled you when raising you. If he chooses to ignore your crimes, he deserves to live a bad life. We're locking you up to do the world a favor. Wake up, princess. We're not obligated to spoil you like your dad."Haisley's expression was grim, while the police officers seemed pleased. Although they were professional at their work, they wished to retort when faced with people like Haisley. Youngsters nowadays would le
Aria asked calmly, "Who did you see?""A person who was on the news before." Haisley seemed uneasy and asked again, "Are you sure this is confidential?"Aria glanced at the audio recording and disrupted it with a click. "You can talk now. Who did you see?"Haisley clenched her hands. "One was Xavier Larkspur from the local trading association, and another one was from the Chamber of Commerce…"None of the police officers could hear what she was saying. One of the investigators removed his buzzing headphones and barged into the dark with a gloomy expression. "This goes against the rules!"Aria was unfazed. "According to the rules, you guys should be leading the investigation yourself. From Nocturne's business practices or the incidents that happened there, you guys should have investigated it before. Why didn't you?"The investigator was rendered speechless. Some of them argued, "This just happened! And it's never happened before!"Aria stood up. "Perhaps you guys just found out