“Excellent, in that case, let’s enjoy the food,” Brandon declared as more of his bodyguards entered to take the painting out of the house.Everyone then sat down to enjoy the burgers and fries.“By the way, Deborah, what a show that was at your ex-father-in-law’s party,” Brandon said, amused as he ate a fry. “And I suppose you’re not going to sell me that exclusive bracelet you were given, right?”“That’s right, I’m not selling it because it’s a special gift from my little brother.”“Well, if you change your mind, let me know, and I’ll give you a very generous amount for that bracelet.”“I doubt that will happen, but thanks, I’ll keep it in mind.”“Great, and I’ll definitely look into buying the place from the owners of that restaurant because I’m getting addicted to this flavor… or maybe I’ll ask them to sell me the recipe,” he said, amused and thoughtful.“Enough already! Please, just give us the information we asked for,” Nicholas said, slamming his hands on the table, eager
Deborah was in shock at that declaration.“What…” was all she could manage to say, her gaze falling back on the photos as tears began to well up in her eyes.“Hey, kid, how sure are you about this information?” Nicholas asked. “I don’t doubt your skills, but part of me refuses to believe it.”“Don’t worry, your doubt doesn’t offend me, because this does sound insane,” Brandon began, snapping his fingers. One of his bodyguards approached and handed a folder to the older man. “Here are copies of all the receipts for the payments made to LONITÉ, from the reception of the body to the delivery of the diamonds. Frederick ordered that the ashes be divided into three diamonds, one for himself as a ring and one for his wife as earrings,” Brandon explained, taking a sip of his drink. “In fact, it was an unusual order that many of the old workers still remember because it was the first time they had divided ashes. Usually, only one diamond is made, and that jewel is turned into a pendant with
“What’s wrong, Nicholas?”“Yes… now it all makes sense,” Nicholas said, frowning and clenching his fists.“What’s wrong, Dad?”“See… the other time, the detective discovered that Frederick and his wife, when cornered, started having hallucinations,” he began explaining. “From those videos they were recorded in, it seemed like they were arguing with someone even though they were alone. But now, with what this kid told us, it all makes sense because they’re carrying Alexandra’s body with them.”“Does that mean Alexandra's soul is tormenting them?” Jayden asked uncertainly. “Um… well, I suppose it makes some sense since she didn’t get a proper eternal rest.”Deborah only grimaced, feeling the anxiety return as she realized that these bastards had been flaunting her mother’s body like a vile trophy all this time. “I… want to get her back,” she said quietly, clenching her fists tightly.“Don’t worry, Debbie, we’ll get her back,” Nicholas said, embracing her.That night, Deborah could
The screams in Frederick’s cell alerted all the guards, as it seemed he was being attacked. However, upon arrival, they found that he was hitting himself and appeared to be under the effects of some drug or something similar.Six officers managed to restrain Frederick so that the paramedic with them could sedate him and check his vital signs. They examined him for any indication of psychotropic drug use since he was acting as if under such effects… but there was nothing.Due to the commotion, Christian and the detective went to see what had happened in the cell.“What happened?” the detective asked upon entering the cell and seeing Frederick sprawled on the floor.“I think he had another hysterical attack,” the doctor reported. “For a moment, I thought someone drugged him, but there are no residues or anything like that.”“I understand, thanks for your work,” the detective said, turning to look at Frederick on the floor.He then noticed the ring Frederick was wearing and approach
After gathering everything they needed from Vanessa, the police entered and sedated her to calm her down.“And done,” the detective said, handing the earrings to Christian, who stored them along with the ring. “Now we’ll keep these in…”“I hope you’re not stealing my clients’ few belongings,” just then, Frederick’s lawyer, an older man with black hair, arrived.“Not at all. We’re just collecting evidence based on the new findings in this case,” the detective replied casually while shaking the lawyer’s hands.“Evidence? Of what kind?” the lawyer asked, annoyed, trying to take the box containing the jewels from Christian, but the latter moved quickly.“That’s confidential, but I can tell you it’s related to the murder of Miss Alexandra Anderson,” Christian said, handing the box to the detective.“Again with that? That old woman died in a car accident because she was drunk.”“Speak with more respect, lawyer, as it has already been proven that Miss Alexandra was not under the influe
The lawyer ensured that the room was private, without cameras or microphones, to question his clients about the jewelry, as he hadn’t been informed about them.“Wake up,” he began calling out once he confirmed they were completely alone.Seeing how they didn’t wake up, he took the bottle of water given to him, opened it, and threw its contents on the couple.“Ah, what…” Vanessa complained, feeling her clothes get wet.“What’s wrong with you? Why are you soaking us?” Frederick shouted angrily.“Finally, you’re awake,” the lawyer said. “Well, hurry up. We don’t have time for small talk since you’re about to be transferred to prison, so—”“What?!” the couple exclaimed in shock.“I don’t want to go to jail,” Vanessa said anxiously.“Idiot, didn’t I tell you to use everything to avoid this?” Frederick said.“I did, but that kid is faster at finding the supposedly nonexistent clues to your crimes,” the lawyer said, bored. “By the way, is it true?”“What are you talking about?” Fred
Despite their tantrums, the couple was taken to prison, and Christian made sure no one believed their lawyer's lies that would have prevented them from being sent to prison until the trial.“Ah… finally…” Christian sighed as he watched the patrol car drive away with the criminal couple on board.“Hey, kid,” he heard, turning to see his rival approaching. “Don’t get too full of yourself, kid. Soon, I’ll find a way to get my clients freed.”“I highly doubt that. At the trial next week, I’m going to prove that they are monsters who deserve to die in prison.”“Are you sure we’ll even make it to the trial?”“What?”“I think you’re delusional because the trial won’t be necessary.”“What do you mean?”“Because I know how this will end.”“Let me hear it then. How will it end?”“Your client will forgive her parents, and we won’t reach the trial.”Christian raised an eyebrow, sensing that Frederick hadn’t told his lawyer the whole truth about not being Deborah’s biological father. “I
That same afternoon, Christian began investigating the matter before sharing his findings and suspicions with Jayden and Deborah.Meanwhile, someone else was keeping a close eye on what was happening with Frederick and Vanessa, calling to report the day’s events.“Boss, they’re already in their cells.”“When is their trial?”“Monday at 10.”“It’s not far off. For now, you must keep them alive because the show needs to include significant humiliation so they’ll wish for their own deaths.”“Understood, I’ll inform the others.”“Now that we know when it will happen, send out the invitations.”“Understood. I’ve also given the reward to the officer who helped us.”“Hmm… did he leave any traces?”“Detective Alex called a paramedic, and no traces of the drug we used to induce their hallucinations were found.”“Perfect. We might not have managed to get them sent to the psychiatric hospital, but that’s fine because I’ve found a better way to end their lives.”“Of course, boss. If an