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Chapter Ten

Penulis: Esty
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Jerry's POV

I'd experienced my share of eccentric cases during my twenty years as a private investigator, but Jane Harrison's call put a shivery frisson down my spine…a chill that lingered. It was morning when my cell phone awakened me from the cramped, cluttered office I'd taken over in a renovated shop on the less populated side of town. The line was engaged, but desperation in the voice at the other end of the line caused me to answer in a hurry.

"Is this Jerry Marks?" the voice snapped, tight but with a touch of desperation.

"This is Jerry. Who is this?" I replied, sprawling in my old leather armchair, already planning my next move.

"This is Jane Harrison. I need your help. I have something… a letter." My mother's, and it is more than some mawkish keepsake…there are clues. Suggestions which might lead the way to anything." There had been a pause in the words, a silence of a moment, then she continued, "I believe there is a scandal, something concerning the accident which changed m
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    Jane's POVThe red lipstick on the mirror felt like a punch to the gut. “Next time it’s Nate…” The words were hard to read but full of hate. I couldn’t sleep. I spent the whole night on the sofa jumping at every sound in the hotel. I waited for the morning like it was my only hope.The sunlight came through the curtains so bright compared to the fear in my mind. I picked up my phone and looked at Nate’s name in my contacts. Should I tell him everything? Warn him? The message was meant to scare me and it was working. I decided to wait. I needed to understand it first before putting it on him.After a quick shower, I called room service. I ordered a cup of coffee and a lot of pastries. I needed something to comfort me. It wasn’t much but I had to feel normal. While I waited, I thought about the fundraiser again—every moment, every hidden warning. Rachel’s fake smile, Mae’s harsh words, Damien’s desperate begging. They were all suspicious. But this felt bigger. This “Banker.” is this

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    Jane's POVThe fundraiser felt fake and made me uncomfortable. Everyone was pretending to be nice but it didn’t feel real. Nate’s hand on my back was the only thing keeping me calm.“Ready?” he whispered in my ear.“As ready as I’ll ever be,” I said trying to smile even though it didn’t feel real. I stood up straight and forced a smile like the fake one Rachel always wore.And then she came toward us—Rachel my stepmother. She wore a fancy dress that probably cost more than my old apartment.“Jane darling!” she said sweetly but her eyes were cold. She gave me a quick hug that didn’t feel warm at all. “It’s so nice to see you back. I was surprised though. What made you come back after all this time?”I looked at her straight and smiled in a way that wasn’t really friendly. “Rachel, how could I miss a Lawson family event? It’s been too long. I just had to catch up.”She smiled but I saw a flash of irritation. “Of course. Enjoy yourself. But remember family has limits.” She paused befor

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    Jane's POVThe marble floor in the Harbor & Finch lobby felt cold under my feet. Each step I took echoed loudly, making me more nervous. This is it, I thought. Either everything changes now, or it’s just another dead end.I looked at my watch again—Camila Ortiz was five minutes late. It felt like forever. I needed answers.Finally, the revolving doors turned,, and Camila walked in. She looked tense—her shoulders were hunched, her face pale,, and her eyes kept moving like she was afraid someone was following her.“Camila,” I said quietly, leading her to the elevators. “Thanks for coming.”She didn’t answer, just gave a quick nod and stared at the floor numbers as we went up. The silence in the elevator was heavy. I could feel the pressure of what she was about to tell me.When we reached the right floor, I guided her through the halls to a small meeting room. It was cold and modern—glass and steel. I closed the door behind us.“Okay,” I said, trying to stay calm. “What did you find?”C

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