Chapter 189
I felt a sharp pain in my chest, and for some reason, I had a bad feeling. I felt as if my throat was constricted, making it dry and hoarse.
I got out of bed to get a glass of water and checked my phone. Then, I discovered that the private detective had sent me several messages. “I’ve identified the suspect. Get back to me soon!”
Two hours later, he sent another message. “I found the murderer. I’m sure this is the person. I have evidence. I’ll give them to you after you pay me the money.” My heart seemed to skip a beat. My hands were shalding, and my breathing became heavier. “Where are you? I’ll come see you.” I typed my message with trembling hands. Then, I grabbed my backpack and left my apartment.
The private detective soon replied, “I’m in the same café as before. I’ll be waiting for you at the
I quickly got on the Uber. I felt very nervous throughout the entire journey,
same spot.
Finally, I arrived at the café’s entrance. I opened the car door and quickly ran over to the private detective. He was still dressed the same way, but this time, he looked even more casual
evidence? Give them to me!” I demanded, my voice trembling with emotion. I didn’t have the patience to sit down, so I stood by the He repeatedly tapped his fingers on his cup, signaling me not to rush things. “Actually, you should’ve expected who this murderer is. After you told me about your
by the table. connections and affiliations in Yardville, I focused on investigating a few of them. Sure enough, the murderer is among them.”
He didn’t keep talking. He simply stated at me.
I suddenly realized something I reached into my bag, took out a check, and placed it on the table. However, I still held it down with my fingers. “You have to let me see some proof before I can pay you. What if you’re lying to me?
already agreed on the payment. There’s no such thing as backing out of a deal in our line
He was obviously stunned and sat up straight. He said, “Ms. Wiley, we’ve al of work.”
“I’m your boss right now,” I retorted, refusing to back down. I stared at him gloomily.
When it came to Grandma’s affairs, I would always be more cautious, word
no matter how urgent things were. We simply stared at each other, and none of us uttered a
help but say, “You hiked up the price of your services at
My palms were sweating from nervousness, but I was also afraid he was scamming me. Finally, I couldn’t he the last minute. I’m not sure if I can trust someone like you.”
impresses me.
The private detective suddenly laughed and smiled heartily. “Ms. Wiley, your mentality truly He unlocked his phone and said while searching on it, “I couldn’t find the surveillance footage He then handed the phone to me, and I saw a high-definition surveillance video of that night on the screen. The time was exactly New Ye
e of your ap
apartment, but I checked the road’s surveillance footage.” That night, all the lights were on. On the road outside my apartment, a familiar figure looked around before slipping into the apartment building. Then, the figure disappeared from the camera’s line of sight. I zoomed in, and then I did it again.
The next second, my blood went cold at what I saw. Leah’s face was as clear as day in that high-definition video.
Just as I was about to look even further, the phone was suddenly taken away.
“Ms. Wiley.” The private detective stared at me.
He said, “Since you’
I’ve seen the footage, it’s time for you to pay up.”
Thanded over the click. I was seeing red. “Here’s your to thousand dollars. Send me the video.” When he took the money, he smiled happily and gave me the video without much hesitation.
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