Chapter 32 Never Crossing the Line
How had the usually weak and easily bullied Serena suddenly become so bold? She actually fought back
speaking. Serma slapped her again
yesterday that
dn’t tolerate this anymore You asked for t
i bummed with anger as she grated her teeth. “Serena, you-
betece she could trich, Serena suddenly grabbed a handful of her hair, her usually gentle ves gleaming with an imprecedented sharpness. “Lecan tolerate a lot, but that doesn’t
Le temper Keep your mouth clean from now on, or slap you whenever I see you.”
rich thur, Serena let go of Nam, watching as she staggered back a few steps
peninghilly. Then, she picked up her handbag and lett, walling with an air of composure.
Noni glared at Serena’s recreating tipine, a cold, vergetul look lashing in her eyes. “High! Serena, we’ll see who wins in the end!” she muttered
on an Serena stepped out of Linden op her phone rang she took it out of her bag and saw an unknown number flashing on the screen.
She wend the call, and a calm, middle–aged man’s voice came through “Ms. Linden, regarding the matter you entrusted me with, there are some leads now. Let’s meet at the
ended the call politely. She tumed back, her eyes resting again on the tall building of Linden Group. Then, a faint, meaningful smile tugged at the corner of her
abg her to return.
Serena ved promptly at the designated location and found Taylor Horton seated at a table. He was siming by an old wooden table, sapping coffee. He seemed to have been
ney and anticipation. “What did you find?”
clope from his bristease and pushed it toward her.
does regarding Cole Hall. According to my investigation, Colle was at the hospital half an hour before your grandfather passed away. But after that, he hoppested it took some effetto obtain the hospital’s surveillance footage.
drugged and taken away by someone. However, the footage only shows the person’s back. Take a look and see if you recognize anything” pellamor video began to play.
Serena stared at their gate on the screen for a long time but couldn’t determine who it was. She shook her head, and there was a trace of disappointment in her voice. “I’ve
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moment, then said cautiously, “Ms. Unden, although we don’t have concrete evidence yet, I believe your grandfather’s death may not have been as simple as
her heart skip a beat, and her brown furrowed with deep concern. “You mean someone could have caused my grandfather’s death?”
ntarily. Though she clearly had a suspicion, she didn’t want to believe it fully. After all, they were family. How could they
dry. “This is just my personal theory. I don’t have evidence to prove that your grandfather’s death was linked to your uncle’s family but don’t worry. Since you’ve isomely to investigate, I’ll do everything possible to find the evidence.”
intertwined, ber thoughts in turmoil.
loca. “That your uncle’s family is indeed highly suspicious. I found something about your uncle_”
“He’s not your grandtucher‘
logical son.
to believe it. “That’s impossible.”
other sealed envelope from his briefcase and handed it to her.
“This is the detailed record of when your grandfather adopted your uncle. It shows that your uncle was an orphan. He grew up in an orphanage and was only adopted by your grandlatter when be was ten years old.”
Seniman’s eyes scanned the yellowed papers, and the suspicion in her heart gradually turned into certainty
She let out a batter Laugh sone filled with anger and sorrow “So, they’re the ingrates. ”
you immediately if I find any new leads.”
Sereia nodded. “18 trender 200 dousand does to your account asyment for this investigation.
Thank you, Mi Linden:
Before loving, Telor seed to remember something. He lowered his voice and added, “By the way, Ms. Linden, there seems to be another force investigating your parents‘ car
Tar shook his head belplessly
Seoma persed her lips, tenger of worry her heart.“Alright understand
“Alright.” Serm watched any with mixed emotions
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