“Less than thirty years old, how old was Frederick at that time?” Stella Grace asked immediately.
He looked at her and said, “Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to show such interest in your ex-husband in front of me?”
“I’m just asking.”
“Looks like you still can’t let him go. Stella, did I pamper you too much?” Jasper said in a serious tone.
Stella kept her mouth shut.
What was their relationship?
Wasn’t he caring too much about her?
She entered the interrogation room and glanced at the document. “Where were you on 12th April 2020?”
“I was working. I’m a cameraman. I have to be there when there’s filming.” the cameraman said confidently.
“What’s the content?” Stella asked calmly.
“What’s the content? Haven’t you watched it? The close up I took was good and clear. Everyone would like to watch it, regardless of their gender,” the cameraman said obscenely.
“I didn’t see the close up you mentioned, but I saw you. You said that you wanted to watch the premiere of The Mermaid. The premiere was held in June 2019. Therefore, you didn’t film this video on the night of April 12, 2020,” Stella raised her voice.
The cameraman looked at Stella, startled. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“It doesn’t matter whether you understand me or not, as long as the court gets my point, you’re in trouble. Do you think you’re doing the right thing by taking the blame for others? How sad would your grandmother be if she knew about this?” Stella glared at the cameraman in the face.
Panic filled his eyes. “Please don’t tell my grandmother.”
“I won’t tell her, but I cannot guarantee that she wouldn’t hear any rumors. They might sound more violent and terrifying than the actual case. Are you sure you still want to take the blame? You might not be able to see her anymore, or maybe, she might even refuse to see you.” Stella’s words stabbed into the cameraman’s heart.
“Actually, I don’t know anything,” the cameraman said in a panic.
“Then tell me what you do know.”
“I’m partners with Mayson Mia. He would get some beautiful girls to willingly film some videos. We will then post them on the internet to get money or sell them to a company in Japan.
Last year, he brought a girl named Dolly Summer.
He said that she was very different.
I was only involved in filming the video for them, Mayson handled the rest.
One day, they asked me to film horror videos and said that there was a way to put it up on some online video app.
We began to shoot, but the scene was too violent, realistic, and erotic. It did not pass the board of reviewers.
Dolly and Mayson disappeared, and I went on filming some short films and so on.
On midnight of April 12th , Mayson contacted me and said that if someone asked me about anything, I should just say that I was filming on April 12th. That’s all,” the cameraman explained.
“If you can verify what you had just said, we will let you go.” Stella stood up and walked out of the room. Jasper had been standing outside the door.
“I’m going to interrogate Dolly Summer now,” Stella informed Jasper.
“She may admit to filming the video, but not the murder. I have read through Hale Summer’s diary, and highlighted the parts related to Dolly. You can have a look at first.” Jasper handed a piece of folded paper to Stella.
Stella now understood why he looked so tired. He probably stayed up all night going through the diary.
Stella was confused as she took the paper. “Why didn’t you give it to me earlier?”
“It’s a bit heavy, I didn’t want to put you in a bad mood. You’ll know when you see it,” Jasper said.
Stella unfolded the paper.
The contents made her really uncomfortable. It was so gloomy, like a rainy day.
She slowly turned to look at Jasper.
He was still as attentive and caring as before. He would always take care of her feelings. Even when they were at the brink of death, he would still do his best to protect her.
He was trying to make it up to her.
If Frederick had treated her well, he would not have thought of saving her from Frederick’s cage.
If he hadn’t lost his memory, she would never know that he still loved Bettany Hadley and was only staying with her out of obligation.
She couldn’t blame him for what he did.
Stella turned around,
and Jasper held her hand.
She looked at Jasper in confusion.
“I know I am short-tempered. Forgive me if I made you angry,” Jasper said.
Stella was stunned. “No, I’m not. What are you talking about?”
“It’s okay if you don’t remember. But I have to make things clear, you are mine now. Don’t think about your ex-husband anymore,” Jasper said domineeringly.
“Who is yours?” Stella smirked. She then turned around and walked towards another interrogation room.
Jasper stood rooted to the spot. His anger was piling up but he could not vent it nor could he swallow it.
Benjamin Levis stood next to Jasper and sighed as he watched Stella go. “I have always been curious about why Frederick was so obsessed with her. I think I know the answer now.”
Jasper cast a deep glance at Benjamin and said, “I slept with her.”
Benjamin : “…”
He never expected the cool Jasper to talk like that, like a child showing off his toy.
Jasper was quite satisfied with his expression. His anger eased a little. “We do it almost every day.”
Benjamin : “…”
“Buddy, you’re bragging too much,” Benjamin said bluntly.
Jasper remained calm and said, “Many times in a day.”
Benjamin raised his voice. “Enough.”
How insufferable!
Jasper was still being arrogant. “Convey what I just said to Frederick Addington. And tell him that he doesn’t stand a chance.”
“I don’t spread rumors.” Benjamin raised his chin and walked past Jasper.
Jasper’s anger started piling up again.
“I was in her room when you came to her to talk bad about me,” Jasper said.
Benjamin laughed. “You’re not recognized by her as her boyfriend. And you say Frederick doesn’t stand a chance? So funny.”
Jasper smirked as his gaze turned cold. He looked terrifying. “I heard that you have a black belt in karate. Let’s spar, shall we?”
“Okay, let’s do it after Stella is done with Dolly Summer. What’s the punishment for the loser?” Benjamin replied confidently.
“If you lose, you’ll end up in the hospital. What else do you want?” Jasper said.
“Okay then. I’ll beat you up.” Benjamin had always wanted to beat Jasper. May the best man win.