The Ex and Her Riches

Chapter 501

Nico listened attentively, thinking that Cedrick’s analysis sounded valid.

He asked “Cedrick, if he genuinely wants the Newton Residence, would you assist him?”

A grim look flitted past Cedrick’s eyes. He remained silent, neither confirming his assistance nor explicitly refusing it.

Having been with Cedrick for quite some time, Nico understood what he meant and refrained from asking further.

When they returned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cedrick promptly instructed Nico to investigate Caylie’s death.

Nico meticulously interrogated every housekeeper and bodyguard in the Newton residence.

However, the investigation that lasted half a day yielded no substantial results.

Caylie’s autopsy results were also out, revealing that she had taken an unknown drug.

Examining the results carefully, Nico asked the forensic examiner, “Can you check which drug responsible for her asphyxiation? Can you also find out when she took it?”

Was

Shaking his head, the forensic examiner replied, “We didn’t find any undissolved residues in Mrs. Newton’s body, so we can’t identify it. We only inferred that she took an unknown substance because we found traces of her being poisoned. However, I think that it isn’t a legal substance obtained from overseas. Regarding when she consumed it, I can’t give a specific time because I don’t know what substance she took. Some drugs have an incubation period, making it entirely plausible for the victim to die only a few days later.”

Nico fell into contemplative silence.

In that case, Charles remained under suspicion as he might still be present during the time of the crime.

Should Craig insist that Charles had stolen the key and gone to the top floor during the welcome party, it would be hard to defend Charles.

Lost in thought, Nico returned to Cedrick’s office and reported the forensic findings to him.

countenance grew grave. “Summon everyone in the Newton residence for a second round of questioning.

into the

the relationship

repeated this question with every

at the Newton residence for a relatively short time. It’s only been two years. During that time, Mr. Charles was busy with the Central Intelligence Agency and rarely came back home. It was only recently that he returned to the Newton residence. However, I

residence for fifteen years said. “Their relationship was quite troubled. Mrs. Newton really hates Mr. Charles because he

who had spent a significant amount of time at the Newton residence shared

to Charles history of competing for power, being disciplined by Craig twice,

entire afternoon. Soon, it was

the evidence and witness accounts were

cigarette, only to be reminded of Gwendolyn’s

home must

discovered, he would be

cigarette to Nico, who retreated to a

last to be

was working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he could be summoned over quickly. Hence, he was

asked, “How’s Charles’

eyes reddened at the mention of his mother. After recollecting himself, he said, “Really bad. When we were young, she’d find excuses to hit Charles whenever Dad was not around. Charles hates my

similar to what the other housekeepers at

temples, looking slightly

doesn’t hate her to the point where he’d poison her.

eyes. He raised his head at the same time as Nico and

the only person I have encountered today speaking up for

awkward, Lucas clarified, “I’m not speaking up for him. I’m merely speaking the truth as I know it. If he wants to kill my mom, he’ll have to steal the key to the top floor and risk being discovered by Craig. The security on the top floor is very strict, so barely anyone can access it. If he did

many missions with Jasper, he became much more logical and

“You sound convincing. In that case, who do you think killed

his head and

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