“Haha.” Stella Grace chuckled. “I don’t think I’m interested.”
Greg Miles was stunned.
Stella’s smile brightened. “I was just joking. I remember my promise to you.”
“You’ve become quite mischievous. I’m so glad to see you in such high spirits,” Greg said in a gentle tone.
Stella did not respond to him, and she pressed the ‘down’ button for the elevator.
“I was worried when I heard your university offered you a job as a professor, and that even FBI invited you to join them. The cases you participated in were very famous, so I thought you may not want to come back,” Greg said.
“Since I’d already promised you, of course I have to come back. But I have something to discuss with you. I can work for you but I want to open my own mental health clinic. What do you think? ” Stella offered, not assertively.
“Sure. I wasn’t able to help you a lot financially then, and I didn’t think you’d be so good in your field! I’m just happy that you are willing to come back and work for me,” Greg said gratefully.
“Thank you. What case do you need my help in?” Stella questioned.
“It’s a difficult case that involves a high official. The police asked for my help,” Greg explained.
“Okay, I want to know more about it. I’m free for the whole day today. Let me treat you dinner later,” Stella said casually.
Greg noticed the big change in Stella.
She was so depressed, gloomy, and hopeless three years ago.
Now, she became this beautiful, confident lady standing in front of him. Indeed, she was even more charming than before.
He sent Stella to the Intercontinental Hotel of A City. They dined at the restaurant there.
“Do you want the company to arrange accommodation for you?” Greg asked.
“No, I’ll buy a house soon. Let’s talk about the case.” Stella took out a notebook and a pen from her bag and took a sip of lemon water.
“The deceased is Angie Anderson, aged 53. Her younger brother is General Jacob Anderson from the Ministry of Defense.
Her husband is Jeremy Shine, aged 54. He is the deputy minister of the Ministry of Finance. Both of them are not ordinary people.
On that day, several people were playing board games in Angie’s house.
Present that night were Nina Chyl, Nina’s in-law Zoah Davis, the Deputy Commander of the Discipline Inspection Commission, and his son Frederick Addington, The latter is the director of a large company. He has firm political connections.
Nina sat opposite Angie that night.
Renee Chancery, the wife of State Mayor of A City, was sitting next to Nina.
The last person present that night was Jade Seal, the daughter of Angie’s friend. She is currently working in the Ministry of Finance. Angie introduced her to her younger brother’s son, which means she is the future daughter-in-law of the Minister of Defense,” Greg explained.
Stella took notes with an inscrutable expression.
She didn’t expect so many people she knew personally would be involved.
“Was there anyone else in the room besides those you mentioned? And how did Angie die?” Stella asked wantonly.
“There are two housekeepers, a chamberlain and two bodyguards. Also, Jeremy Shine’s sister, Suzi Shine stopped by.”
Stella was startled. ” Jeremy Shine and Suzi Shine are siblings?”
She really didn’t know much about Jasper Milton’s family.
“Yup. Suzi Shine’s husband is Steven Milton, the Deputy Commander of the military service. They have a son named Jasper Milton. Jasper is the youngest leader in the special armed force. He is one of the most favorable candidates to be the next President. All of them are highly regarded.
This morning, Angie’s brother, General Jacob ordered the police to find the murderer within a week. That’s why the police came to me. After I investigated the details of the case, I knew it couldn’t be solved easily so I discussed it with my senior, but he doesn’t dare to join the investigation,” Greg explained.
Stella thought about it. “This case involves a number of highly respected people. You shouldn’t have taken the case. If anything goes wrong, your life may be threatened,” she said to Greg.
Greg sighed helplessly. “I am the Director of the Research Institution. Moreover, the highest-ranked official from the police station sent this case to me personally, I couldn’t decline it. My senior can reject him, but because it was a personal request, I couldn’t refuse.”
“Okay, I’m gonna be honest. I’m willing to take the case but some people may not agree with this idea. You better be prepared for it,” Stella said.
Greg was puzzled. “Why?”
Stella realized that Greg did not know about her past.
Stella spoke frankly. “Nina Chyl is my ex-husband’s mother. Renee Chancery is my step-mother, and Suzi Shine is… um, I had some beef with her in the past. Do you think they will cooperate with me? I’ll just try my best.”
Greg was speechless.
“Oh, so you’re Frederick Addington’s ex-wife. There is a rumor about a woman who changed his life completely. It is said that he is no longer a womanizer because of that woman. Are you that woman?”
Stella suddenly recalled what Frederick told her three years ago, that he would wait for her no matter how long it took.
Her gaze sank. “Time is the best medicine to dilute your love for someone. However, time does not heal the wound. I have fallen once because of him, and I won’t allow myself to repeat the mistake.”
“You deserve a better man,” Greg said with a smile.
He had a crush on her back then when she came to him for help. He had imagined them being linked romantically.
Greg was a playboy from a prestigious background. He was also highly educated and good looking.
However, he had only admired her from afar and dared not ask her out.
“Let me continue. There are some special things about this case.
At 10:30 p. m., a blackout occurred.
The housekeeper brought one of the maids to get candles and one of the security guards went to check on the cause of the blackout. When Nina Chyl took out her phone for the light, Angie Anderson was dead,” Greg continued.
Stella interrupted Greg. “How long did the blackout last? What was the cause of death?”
“That’s what I was getting to. It’s a very strange and suspicious part of the case.
Nina took around ten seconds to get her phone out and to light up the room.
Angie’s death was caused by the prick of a poisoned silver needle into her temple.
Question is, how did the killer aim so accurately at Angie’s temple?
What we do know is that everyone remained on their seats and did not move from their spot at all.
“Furthermore, the reason for the blackout was due to a broken fuse wire. It really seemed like a coincidence.” Greg really couldn’t figure it out.