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Keira didn’t care about those five million.

After all, the money that Finley owed was all thanks to her schemes. This money, eventually, would end up

back in her hands.

Finley lowered his voice, “Then send me the money

now.”

Keira narrowed her eyes. “Tell me the secret first.”

“No way, give me the money first!”

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Keira Olsen knew very well about her uncle’s

character.

He dared to ask for five million from Isla for a single

secret, which meant the secret was worth much more

than that. Keira remembered the last time when she

gave a deposit of two hundred thousand. If she sent the money now, he wouldn’t tell her the truth.

Keira sneered. “If you don’t want to sell, then forget it.”

Having said that, she waited quietly.

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As expected, Finley panicked. “I’ll sell it! I’ll sell it! Keira, please help me! I can’t repay their money, and they are about to kill me! I’m hiding in the suburbs, and I dare not show my face!”

Keira stayed calm. “Didn’t you try to get help from

Isla?”

“Of course I did!” There was anger in Finley’s voice. “But she said she couldn’t give me that much money. The Olsen family is worth billions, so how could she

not have five million? She has climbed that high branch and doesn’t need the Olsen family anymore, so she’s gambling with her luck and isn’t afraid of me revealing the truth. That’s why she refuses to help me!”

Finley was pleading. “Niece, please help me. You won’t regret this. This secret is worth even ten million!”

Keira’s voice remained calm and casual. “Are you saying it’s worth ten million? I still need to assess whether this secret of yours is worth the money!”

The more indifferent she was, the more information Finley would disclose, out of fear that she might not

come.

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Keira was playing a psychological game with him.

Being on the run for the past few days had left Finley neurotic and tense. Upon hearing her words, he

exclaimed, “It is worth it! This matter involves you and the Olsen family!”

“What does it have to do with me and the Olsen

family? I have nothing to do with the Olsen family!”

Keira continued to coax information from him.

Defending himself, Finley said, “I can’t say more unless you give me the money!”

Keira understood. Finley was no fool. With his street smarts, she wouldn’t be able to squeeze any more information out of him. She asked, “Where are you?”

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“I’ll send you my on WhatsApp. Come here with the money.”

“Okay.”

After hanging up, Finley sent her a location on WhatsApp.

Keira had already left the villa complex and was standing on the roadside.

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She touched her swollen cheek and was about to order a cab online when a familiar black Bentley suddenly stopped in front of her.

Keira was slightly stunned, then saw the back door of

the car slowly open. Lewis sat there looking at his computer, participating in an international conference

call.

He was speaking French, his deep voice sounding incredibly pleasant.

He glanced at Keira before quickly turning his head and looking at her cheek.

He paused in his speech, and his voice turned cold when he spoke again. “J’ai quelque chose. Continuez.” (I have something to do, you carry on.)

He took off his headphones, closed the laptop, and pointed to the seat, instructing her to get in.

Then he opened the car refrigerator, took out an ice bag wrapped in a towel, and handed it to her. “Apply this first.”

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Keira looked at him blankly. “Why do you have it in

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your car?”

Lewis’s gaze was indifferent, and he said casually, “Tom often gets injured, so we keep these things handy.”

Tom, who was driving, was dumbfounded.

As Lewis’s personal assistant, why was he not aware that he often got injured?

The truth was, after Keira came here, Lewis felt uneasy and followed her. While holding a meeting and looking outside, he ran into Frankie and heard that Keira had been hit. Immediately, he asked Frankie to find a supermarket and buy these things.

But Tom didn’t dare to expose the truth.

Instead, Keira said, “I see.”

She got into the car, took the ice pack, and applied it to her face. The burning sensation eased somewhat, clearing her head a bit.

However, her gaze fell on a supermarket receipt. Even though she merely glanced at it, she noticed that the items were just bought.

For some reason, the sense of grievance she had just

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suppressed suddenly welled up again, making her want

to cry.

Keira remembered as a child when her deskmate was

injured at school. He appeared strong when

questioned by teachers and classmates, but the

moment school was over and he saw his mother at the

school gate, he would cry his eyes out despite his minor injury.

She had always found it confusing.

But at this moment, she suddenly understood that feeling.

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How pathetic she was, getting weaker as she got older,

Keira turned her head and pressed the towel against her swollen cheek. Her eyes stung.

She tried hard to control herself, but the grievances that had been buried deep in her heart for many years fermented, and in an instant, strong emotions welled up, and she couldn’t suppress them.

She took in a deep breath and suddenly said, “Mr. Horton, can I borrow your shoulder for a minute?”

Lewis stiffened, his face turning pale.

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Only then did Keira abruptly realize her blunder. She wanted to say something to smooth it over but saw him cough a little. He leaned toward her, patted his shoulder, and said, “You can have it for five minutes.”

“…Ok.”

Keira buried her head in his shoulder, and her tears. finally overflowed.

She never knew that someone could shed so many

tears.

After all, since she could remember, she never cried

out loud.

She knew that when others cried, someone would feel sorry for them, but she had no one.

Five minutes later, seeing a large stain on Lewis’s suit, Keira felt a bit embarrassed. Just as she was about to

apologize, Lewis gave her an anti-swelling ointment and an Eronase capsule that could be taken orally.

Keira was dumbfounded.

She didn’t need them for such a minor injury.

But she didn’t want to ruin the mood, so she took them. with a simple “Thank you.”

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“You’re welcome.”

The car became quiet again.

Keira straightened up.

After shedding her tears, she felt much better. Only

then did she realize that the car was heading for a hospital.

Keira remembered the matter at hand and quickly took out her phone. “Can we go here instead?”

“Ok.”

The car changed direction swiftly. and they soon

arrived in the suburbs.

It was an abandoned hospital.

In the dark night, the dim light from the street lam made the dilapidated buildings seem a bit desolate.

Keira took out her phone and texted Finley. “I’m here Where are you?”

Finley responded quickly. “Room 303, come quickly.”

Keira headed straight for the third floor.

Lewis was watching her with a furrowed brow, and he

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They soon arrived at 303.

Keira knocked on the door. “Uncle, it’s me.”

Finley’s voice rang out. “Come in.”

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But Keira didn’t wait for him to speak. She quietly pushed open the door.

She didn’t trust her uncle very much, afraid that he would threaten or coerce her into some trap, so she

was very vigilant.

The room was dark, and the light was not turned on.

Keira slowly entered, and as soon as she walked in, she saw a dark figure rushing toward her. “Niece, if you don’t give me money today, you won’t leave!”

That threatening tone…

Keira squinted, sneered, and swiftly raised her foot to give the figure a heavy kick.

“Thud!”

The figure fell to the ground.

Hearing the noise, Lewis hurriedly pushed the door and entered. He couldn’t see what was happening and asked anxiously, “Is everything okay?”

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“It’s fine.”

As these words fell, Tom, who was following behind, took out a powerful flashlight and directed it toward Keira, illuminating half of the room.

As Keira was alert for any movement from Finley, she glanced at Lewis and noticed that he was staring hard at something behind her, his pupils slightly dilated,

chin tense.

Keira frowned and turned her head involuntarily.

Lewis instinctively took a step forward, trying to block her line of sight.

But Keira shook her head slightly, avoiding his protection, and looked.

The next moment, she stood rooted to the spot in

shock!

wide open, his body twitching slightly. His chest was pierced through by

old steel bar!

soaked with blood, creating

heart sank a little. She hurriedly went

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to check.

then, an impatient voice came from outside

his twenties, who bore a resemblance to Finley,

It was

to Isla and Keira,

for tuition fees when Connor

him, it would just end up fueling

a rather gloomy person. He hardly socialized and even had a strained relationship with

twenty thousand from a classmate. I have nothing else. If you push me any further, I’ll go abroad and never concern myself with you

Connor

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was carrying. The twenty thousand scattered out of the

Finley’s side, he trembled as he touched

father’s nose…

the floor. Then, looking at Keira, he shouted in

groped on the floor for his phone, trembling as he dialed 911. “Hello, I want to report a case, My father has been

They located the power switch for the abandoned building. When they switched it on, the

were being

wasn’t crying. He looked somewhat relieved. “My dad sent me a message asking me to get five million for him,

borrow twenty thousand from my friends

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for the time being…

father was already dead! That’s when I

and I had accompanied

first, then we heard a scuffle inside. Worried that Miss Olsen might be at a disadvantage, we went in… I opened my flashlight and saw him lying

asked, “Was he alive or dead before you guys entered

question, Tom subconsciously

police stated sternly, “Bear in mind that

a crime.”

Tom remained silent.

room,

inside, telling her to come

asked, “Was

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honestly, “I don’t

police turned to Keira. “Miss Olsen, whose voice did

here?”

entered, I heard him threatening me and launching at me.

his fists. “So, you didn’t do it intentionally? Was it

responded calmly, “I

puzzled.

in the room. Miss Olsen merely kicked the

to Keira.” Miss Olsen, think carefully Did you hear the sound of a weapon penetrating a body, or a knife going through? Did you

scream?”

who had been reviewing every detail

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police’s arrival, immediately

asked. “No.”

“What do

looked at the police, her tone

kill him.”

policeman hesitated for a

vomited in terror after witnessing such a ghastly murder scene. However, this woman not only maintained a straight face, but she was also

evidence at the scene and your statements. Miss Olsen, as

here for the forensic doctor

new evidence is found, we’ll th let you

Keira nodded. “Okay.”

and Lewis were also

spent a day

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his presence everywhere. This actually made it difficult to discern

officer reported, “His mobile phone has been

over and take the phone, scrolling through the

have been pressing keys haphazardly and landed

an hour

voice message. Coming

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leaped, and

to

saying.

extended from beside that police officer, hastily pressing the pause button. A cold rebuke rang out. “The case is unsolved, and no evidence can be

police officer cleared his throat hastily and said with a wry smile, “I’m sorry, Dr. Sims. I shouldn’t

that reflected the shroud of

“Yes.”

doctor turn her gaze to Keira. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn’t say a word. She put on her

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toolbox toward the corpse.

was stunned for a moment. She

to be her.

was Keira’s middle school

female friend, Holly Sims.

had been forensic doctors for generations. From middle school, she already had a clear life plan, saying that she was born

of that time became her

school and at a young age, she had already become a respected forensic

However…

Keira looked down.

and judging from her recent actions, it appeared that Holly still held a

Keira sighed silently.

minutes later, after Dr. Sims

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verdict. “The victim died instantly from a penetrating wound. There are signs of

checked the time. “Between

minutes ago.”

immediately said, “We received the emergency call exactly thirty minutes

points to you, Miss Olsen. As for the voice you mentioned earlier, it could be that the heavy fall of the victim drowned out his cries. You just didn’t hear it. Besides, there is a witness who proved that the victim did speak before you entered the room, so you are now the murder suspect. Please come with us to the police station for further

Holly

officer walked her, preparing to

up

to

moment, Holly scoffed and said, “Is a murder suspect not

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you even have the basic

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police officer was stunned and immediately gave a

their investigation, and even assuming that she really was the killer, it would still be classified as excessive self-defense.

didn’t refute her. After all, it seemed quite clear that Dr. Sims was unhappy with this woman, hence she

cleared his throat and looked apologetically

Keira.

a step forward, intending to speak, but Keira subtly shook

handcuffs were put

police officer started escorting

stairs.

followed her. “I’ll hire a lawver for

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Until the lawyer

right to remain silent.”

tell Grandma I’m going home for a couple of

“Understood.”

got into the police car, and then suddenly felt a heavy presence beside her. She turned her head to see Holly

asked calmly, looking straight ahead, “How have you been

eyes were cold and deep. “I’ve been doing very well. Sorry to disappoint

taken aback and hesitated

saying, “Back then, I

Holly blurted out coldly.

a word you

Keira was speechless.

heaved a sigh

man from just

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your boyfriend?”

to lie. “He’s my

noticeably startled.

so she said slowly, “My situation with him

“You did the right thing. Even if you’d sent

attended!”

Keira felt silent.

realize

assumed Keira had

her know.

Just as she was about to say something, Holly’s voice rose again. “So, he’s the boy you wanted to marry back

aback for a

while, she said in a

do get tired of the

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that boy, so how could you

to explain, “Actually, back

think that by bringing up our past friendship, I will help you! I have long seen your true color.

Keira was speechless.

say

things. You should think more about your case! This case of yours is very complicated, and all the current evidence points to you. The traces on the body also point to you, and I won’t help you

smiled confidently. “Because you are here,

I’ll be proven innocent. You once said that you wanted to uphold the justice of the world. You’ll never let anyone be wronged

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firm belief in her, or because she was reminded of

she grumbled quietly again, “Don’t sweet-talk me. I do not trust a

make

at the police

suspected of

personally escorted her to the detention center and placed her in

stood outside the cell, looking steadily at Keira. “Are

“Yes.”

frowned. “Then what’s the deal

on the phone? Wasn’t his phone

the police station. It won’t be lost. It’s important

speaking, she looked steadily

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that phone. Don’t you want to know what message he left

up. “Will you

“Of course.”

to say next,

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is a voice message left for

“What did

hear about the evidence, but don’t worry, once the trial results come out, whether you are the murderer or not,

Keira was speechless.

the little stickler knew how to

Stepping back, Keira sighed.

her again, “Stay here and believe in us. We

she turned around

already off work, Holly didn’t leave but went straight to the morgue

duty officer saw her, he immediately asked, “Dr. Sims, why are you here so late? Isn’t the

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the body during

earlier the cause of death is

“What you mean is, the suspect didn’t kill this

front of Keira, Holly always had a fierce image, but now she said, “She’s not

behind, she went straight

it was uncomfortable to live in. The earlier she could clear Keira’s name, the sooner she could

table, and opened a drawer. She took out a small loaf of

to work.

had time to

detention center, Keira quietly pondered the events

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indeed a surprise, catching her off

have been any of her

wouldn’t set her up.

Who was it?

suddenly

silence him. She failed to come up with this five million now, so she ended up taking the desperate

Finley had on Isla to make her

No, that wasn’t right.

family house, Isla had already run up to

there.

must have had

was confined here, and her cell phone was confiscated,

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on Holly.

how long it had been, but suddenly

several policemen stood outside her

arrested her today reported to another officer,

man in his thirties. His piercing eyes scanned her from top to bottom, and then he snapped at the young officer, “With the evidence of this case already being so clear,

young police officer hurriedly opened the do and asked

pushed her. “Stop

staggered a bit, slightly knit her brows, then she

you looking at?

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