The Mistress Runs Away - Chapter 45-2
“Get out.”
Killian gave the order as stood by the window while pressing down his throbbing temples. However, there was no sign of Jenok going out. Killian turned back around and raised an eyebrow at Jenok, who stood at a distance.
“Is there anything more you wish to discuss?”
“Why didn’t you punish Benedict after hearing Melissa’s confession? Even on this case now, I think he’s the lead suspect.”
“Gertrude is dead. How can I punish him when the only witness willing to speak out is a mere maid?”
“But!”
“I have already told you that we must gather more evidence. That is why I sent him away to a remote place under the guise of a business trip. And yet, this happened in spite of that.”
“That is…., actually…, as of yesterday, I lost contact with my men who were secretly monitoring him.”
“……What?”
Killian’s quiet expression hardened at the sudden news. Jenok, who had lowered his head, reported with a grim expression.
“Benedict seemed to have found out and went into hiding after killing some of my men. From my findings, as well as his past, he seems to be the culprit. I have also secured evidence of his connections to the heads of the various organizations. He has always been greedy and blinded by wealth.”
“…….”
“If what happened five years ago began with excessive loyalty, this time when Miss Philone was brought in again, it may have been prompted by a sense of fear and betrayal.
Heavy air fell over the office. Jenok slowly concluded his speech as the tension lingered in the room to the point where it was hard to breathe properly.
“With all the possibilities in mind, we will double the number of guards around the townhouse.”
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I mean.. isn’t it common for people to replace cigarettes with candy?
Slightl-.. Barely edited