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Seventy One

CHAPTER 71Greek's house, New York."I did hate him, but that doesn't mean I killed him."Veronica clearly did not accept it when a secretary accused her of being the mastermind of her own husband's death. It made no sense to her.But Rose also repeatedly said that she received threatening messages sent by Veronica. She could even prove her point with successive messages asking her to poison Mr. Rich Greek or else her life would suffer."But these messages were sent through your cell phone, Madam," Nicholas snapped."I've told you several times, I never sent him such messages," Veronica screeched. She was now sitting on the sofa with her two bodyguards at the back, while Nicholas interrogated her.The broad-shouldered detective had also contacted Noel and asked him to come immediately with a police officer from his team to arrest the two women."Didn't all the property and inheritance rights go to you after your husband's death?" Nicholas asked suspiciously. His eyes also scrutinized
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Seventy Two

CHAPTER 72Golden University, New York.Alicia was waiting for Brittany in the main corridor of the campus in her knee-length floral dress. The dark-haired girl had been standing behind the bulletin board for the past five minutes because she was going to the movies with Brittany today."Holaaa, Alicia," Brittany greeted happily.The chubby-cheeked girl was wearing a red off-shoulder blouse and a black knee-length skirt paired with dark ankle boots. She also immediately embraced Alicia, who was now on the same level as her because Alicia was not wearing her usual high-heeled shoes. "I look better when you wear those flat shoes, Alicia," he said.Which made Alicia smile slightly. "Are we leaving now?""Oh, sure," she replied quickly. Brittany also handed Alicia a gold-colored ticket. "A special ticket for my best friend."Alicia just snorted in amusement and nodded her head. "Thank you, Brittany."Afterwards, Alicia and Brittany headed to the theater in Town Square, New York. Brittany
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Seventy Three

CHAPTER 73Alicia's flat, New York."You should at least eat something to keep from getting sick, Alicia."Another long sigh ended Brittany's words, which Alicia took for granted. The girl remained silent, curled up under her blanket and staring at the large window in front of her with a sad look. The blue irises no longer glowed. Only sadness and deep sorrow emanated from her dim eyes. Her eyes that were puffy from not being able to stop crying also made her state look alarming."It's been three days since you've been silent like this. You know, you're starting to worry me, Alicia," Brittany said again. She then placed a bowl of homemade carrot soup on the nightstand. "I told Ace and he's going back to New York today."Alicia furrowed her brow and turned around. "You told him?"And the blonde haired girl just shrugged her shoulders indifferently. "I can't keep seeing you like this." Brittany's brown eyes glanced briefly at the soup bowl on the nightstand before returning to Alicia. "
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Seventy Four

CHAPTER 74Town Square, New York."Mrs. Portman can't be pregnant!"Alicia's scream seems to have attracted quite a bit of attention, as several people passing by the Town Square theater turned to her with curious looks.Nicholas was no different. The handsome detective, who was wearing a denim shirt and chinos, exhaled in exasperation. "The forensic doctor has performed an autopsy and the victim was found to be two months pregnant," he informed."But... Mrs. Portman never looked like a pregnant woman," Alicia argued incredulously. "She couldn't have been pregnant, Nic."Feeling tired of explaining, Nicholas finally preferred to show Mrs. Portman's autopsy results to the dark-haired girl. "You can check it yourself."And just as quickly, Alicia grabbed the sheet of paper from the young detective. On the paper were Mrs. Portman's photograph and the forensic results stating that the victim was one hundred percent positive for pregnancy. That immediately made Alicia's head spin violently
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Seventy Five

CHAPTER 75New York City police station."I told you that I know nothing!"Nicholas was forced to hear that sentence repeatedly from Mrs. Veronica's mouth during his second investigation. The woman with the distinctive characteristic of rolling her hair back was still arguing and reluctant to admit her closeness to the first victim--Natalie Heele.Her attitude, which is considered uncooperative and seems haughty, really makes Nicholas have to hold his nerves. If there were no ethics and manners in this world, he could have immediately doused the arrogant woman sitting in front of him with the hot coffee that Noel had kept on his desk earlier."I will repeat this question for the last time and this time...," Nicholas gave the woman a sharp look. "Answer my question honestly!" Mrs. Veronica visibly snorted in annoyance at the threat, before she finally chose to turn her face away from Nicholas. Avoiding the intimidating gaze the detective was giving her. "Do you know a woman named Natal
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Seventy Six

CHAPTER 76Public cemetery, New York City."Your face looks as gloomy as the sky this afternoon."The voice came as Alicia was standing in front of someone's funeral. Marble Cemetery, a public cemetery in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, was chosen as the final resting place for a woman named Karenina Portman.That woman, not only managed to become Alicia's favorite lecturer. But far from that, the woman who was more familiarly called Mrs. Portman by her students had made a deep impression on Alicia. Just like losing a sister, Alicia couldn't control her feelings of loss now.Alicia then exhaled heavily before crossing her arms over her chest. "If only I had realized right away that something was wrong with her, maybe she wouldn't have ended up here now," she said guiltily.But Ace immediately put his arm around her. Letting the dark-haired girl slide under his muscular arms. "You still won't change fate even if you catch up with her."Again Alicia could only sigh
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Seventy Seven

CHAPTER 77Golden University, New York."Milles said that she saw someone stalking Mrs. Portman that night."Alicia gulped and crossed her arms over her chest as soon as she heard Brittany's words. "So someone's been following her all this time," Alicia said. " His movements were well-planned."Brittany took a sip of her vanilla latte, which was still steaming hot, before continuing, "But who would dare follow her on campus? You know that our campus has high security, right?"Alicia gave a short mumble. Brittany was right, she thought. "Maybe he's using someone on campus." She then looked at Brittany; asking for approval. "Someone who can get in and out without being suspected. His face and fingerprints are also recognized on the security system.""Could it be the staff and faculty?" Brittany then shook her head in despair. "If so, there are a lot of possibilities. We have dozens of faculty and staff on campus that we can't possibly check individually, Alicia."And the dark-haired gir
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Seventy Eight

CHAPTER 78New York City Police Department."Alicia closed her communication with me."Nicholas was sitting in his predominantly white room. There isn't much to see there, apart from a computer on the desk and a few completed reports next to it. As for personal data, the young detective keeps it in another drawer under lock and key."I don't think we can involve him in this case," Noel said, trying to make a suggestion. "She'll only hold us back, detective. Besides... she's in close contact with these people, her feelings or closeness to victims, witnesses, could affect the course of the investigation. You should decide to remove her from the case immediately.""I'm sure she wouldn't involve her feelings in a murder case," Nicholas argued. "We all know that she's not easily provoked, don't we?"Perhaps Nicholas was right. But Noel couldn't stop himself from commenting, "This time Ace might be involved and the girl might not be able to accept the truth." Noel then rubbed his shoulders.
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Seventy Nine

CHAPTER 79Golden University, New York.The wind that had been blowing through the oak trees around the university's garden seats was now beginning to break through the pores of Alicia's skin. The fair-skinned girl had been sitting there alone since her last class ended about an hour ago. Her blue, dim eyes were just staring ahead, though her mind was nowhere to be seen.She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly as she closed her eyes. It had been a week since Mrs. Portman's passing from her life, but the grief was still there. So real.Her relationship with Mrs. Portman was quick. She was a caring, nurturing lecturer who helped her with many things that Alicia couldn't figure out on her own. In just a short time, Alicia became like a sister to Mrs. Portman. And the woman's death has a bit of a psychological effect on Alicia, who has lost many times. If only she hadn't died. That's what Alicia had always regretted, until now.As soon as she opened her eyes, Alicia was surprised by the
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Eighty

CHAPTER 80Amore restaurant, New York."I..."The young man's dark brown eyes suddenly flashed sharply. They pierced the blue eyes of Alicia who could not move in front of him."What have you and Nicholas done, Alicia?" repeated Ace. He even raised his voice this time. "You met again, didn't you?""I--it's not what you think, Ace," Alicia denied.The only thing on her mind now was how Ace knew everything. Could Brittany have had the heart to report him? Or Ace had just hired someone to watch her while she was traveling."Tell me everything, Alicia," Ace said urgently.A sharp look came from those brown irises. Once again, Alicia was rendered helpless even by his gaze. Ace seemed even colder with the attitude he was showing now. It took Alicia's tongue just to explain everything.There was silence again. Especially after Alicia bowed her head guiltily. Without even expecting it, trembling began to spread throughout her body. Alicia felt very guilty for Ace."I always trusted you, Alici
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