Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

Sean struggled to accept the idea that Richard could be capable of such evil, but the evidence pointed in that direction. He couldn't ignore his suspicions any longer.

Hanzel carefully placed the box of ashes in a corner, his emotions overwhelming him. "Sean, I know you're busy with work and don't often get to come back. You can go back and return for the funeral," he suggested, tears streaming down his face. "Mobius wouldn't want you to put your life on hold. He was always so full of life."

Sean was touched by his brother's words. "Okay, I will."

He decided to take some time off to start his investigation. If Richard was truly involved in this, he wouldn't let him get away with it.

*

Pearl sensed something was off when Richard led her out.

"I have a question, Richard," Pearl spoke up as they got into the car. "Why do I feel like something's not right?"

"Because you're correct," Richard replied, his tone serious. "But I didn't want to cause any panic by saying anything."

Pearl raised her brows. "Are you suggesting Mobius's death wasn't just an accident?"

"Yes."

"You didn't mention he sped up because of Esther, to avoid leading them astray?"

If the family grieving their loss discovered a connection to Esther, they wouldn't spare her any sympathy. This would be the case even if she wasn't directly responsible.

Pearl couldn't help but sigh at Richard's thoughtfulness.

"How could I not realize something even they could?" Richard said.

Mobius wouldn't have risked his life like that unless there was something else at play. However, he didn't say anything at the hospital, as if there were no external factors and it was all his fault.

"But now they suspect you. Do you think they believe you killed Mobius?" Pearl voiced her concern. She worried that if the brothers suspected each other, it could lead to further complications.

But who would benefit from their conflict?

She considered potential suspects, such as Hugo, the Jesseltons, and Lawson Enterprises, but identified no clear motive. While all appeared suspicious, none seemed to have a reason. Mobius had nothing to do with any of them, so why would they harm him?

"Let's focus on finding the crashed car for now," Richard suggested, his mind already racing with plans.

Pearl was a little troubled. "But what if it's been cleaned before we can examine it?"

"I arranged for the car to be sent back before our return. It should be here by now," Richard assured, his gaze fixed ahead as he steered the car forward.Content is © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.