I’m Someone Else

Sean looked at William with a puzzled expression. “Are you telling me the truth? Is that the trouble Thomas is facing now?”

It was understandable that he found it hard to believe. From Sean’s perspective, this situation didn’t even qualify as trouble since Sean himself could resolve it without the intervention of his family.

“You still don’t believe me? Alright, let me take you to meet someone. Once you see them, you’ll understand,” William said while firmly gripping Sean’s arm and leading him toward one of the Peralta Family’s hourly hotels. They proceeded directly to the door of a room distinct from the others.

It was evident that this room stood apart from the others. Two imposing bodyguards stood sentry at the entrance.

“Mr. William!” The bodyguards respectfully greeted William.

William nodded in acknowledgment and led Sean inside.

The scene was chaotic inside the room. A middle-aged man lay helplessly bound on the floor while his muffled cries filled the room when he spotted the duo’s entrance.

William gestured for the bodyguards to remove the cloth from the man’s mouth.

“P-Please, mercy on me! I was wrong! I won’t do it again!” the man begged.

“Tell me, did Thomas kill Felice Lott?” William demanded.

“I… I don’t know!” the man stammered in response.

“Then, why did you fabricate evidence to implicate Thomas in Felice’s murder?” William pressed further.

my employer’s request! I was merely following orders,” the man confessed without resistance. He revealed how even their private detective agency’s boss had faced the consequences. As a

recorder within the room and turned to Sean. “Take a look for

further questions and started watching the recorded footage. The more he

table. The male protagonist bore a striking resemblance to Thomas. However, anyone well-acquainted with Thomas could easily discern that the similarity was achieved through makeup and

dismay, the “Thomas” in the video admitted to the murder of Felice. He even declared that

previously had dissipated entirely. His undivided attention became fixated on the

the video ended, Sean could no longer contain his fury. This is an unabashed false accusation! Accusing others unjustly is one thing, but to falsely

despicable! I am aware of Thomas’ past to some extent. Hasn’t Thomas been generous toward them? He has provided them with financial support for eight years for their entire household. However, their gratitude is to blame Thomas for their

delivering a swift and forceful

me!” The man

He continued his assault by unleashing

sworn brother of his had always been susceptible to his tricks since childhood. It was no

It wasn’t until

dead!” William intervened and rushed forward to restrain Sean from

You better wait for me because I’m going

side,” William said while trying to catch his breath

a guard and inquired,

an hour ago to bring in some food. I don’t think there’s anything wrong,” the guard

let out a sigh of relief.

as it was the end of the workday. However, instead of leaving

front of the building had turned into a sea of roses. The intense fragrance

with a