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LEVI BANKS

Two days passed without a goodbye kiss and finally, it was Xing's burial day.

I couldn't deny feeling so reluctant to go and I knew it was nothing but because of the embarrassment of being labelled as the suspect.

The past two days had been hectic and tough. Having cops coming around for interrogation and demands for my presence became a usual thing and at one point, Sophia had to cry while lamenting her fear.

“Xing is one of the most important and influential men in the world so his murder case won't be something his family and the cops take lightly." I'd told her.

Jessica and I had also spoken several times and after the burial, today had been scheduled for a meeting with his family.

“You're teary-eyed?..” Sophia asked as I screeched the car to a halt in front of the spacious parking space where the burial was to take place.

“Who doesn't get emotional on a burial ceremony" I sighed, alighting f
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