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From Wilson’s confession, Caitlin learned the shocking frith -five ye
to the Ingram family estate,
But Wilson had been cautious. He secretly recorded their conversation
After the job was done, Quill paid him 500,000 and told him to leave Departure City
Wilson lived outside the city for five years, trying to start a business, but it fated Het verything, with nothing left, he turned to gambling and eventually came crawling back to Departure City
Once back, he began blackmailing Quill with the recording Over time, he squeezed an additional son on out of him–bor, as always, lost it
he’s ruthless, then I won’t play nice either!” Wilson spat bitterly, still fuming over the assassina
now the money’s mine, right
“What about the recording?”
Caitlin wasn’t just relying on his verbal confession–she needed the actual evidence the recording of Quil
Wilson answered, “I’d never carry something that important around. I’ve got it hidden.”
“Then take him to get it,” Caitlin instructed. “If he tries to pull anything, take back the million–and turn him over to the police
“I’m telling the truth, I swear…” Wilson dared not lie now.
James led him away to retrieve the recording
Caitlin also ordered James to ensure Wilson was protected–as a key witness.
Now that the truth was out, Caitlin could barely believe it.
“Quill is truly insane… To think the fire that killed the Ingram family was something “he” arranged… No wonder Cynthia always held a grudge against the first branch.”
“In big families, it’s all about power and greed,” Sebastian said grimly. “At least now we know the truth–this gives us leverage
“You’re right. And I’ll make sure every last one of them pays for what they’ve done
When Caitlin returned to the runcey estate, dinner
er was already served. Timothy was up and sitting at the head of the table
Timothy, Great–aunt… everyone’s here,” Caitlin greeted as she walked in.
Except for Randall and Cynthia, most people gave her cold, dismissive looks.
“Caitlin’s buck. Sit down and eat , Timothy said
Caitlin took her seat without hesitation.
Thanks to Carmen’s gossip, the uncey family had already heard about Caitlin being the mysterious perfumer, To them, her actions were seen. as betrayal
“Caitlin, I heard all about it. You’re that perfumer, and you tricked the Yancey family into a trap, What were you after?” Greta demanded.
Caitlin smiled calmly. “Aunt Greta , how can you say that? Being a perfumer is just a personal hobby. What trap are you talking about? Wh
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did I ever deceive the Yuncey family?”
“You used that to take Fragrance & Dye Studio, didn’t you?”
Greta glared at her. Her daughter–in–law, Millie, chimed in, “Exactly. Caillin came back just to stir things up”
“How could I stir anything in such a big family–unless there’s already internal division? Let me ask you: is everyone in the Yuncey family truly of one mind?”
Her words silenced the table. No one could answer.
Then Caitlin added deliberately, “By the way, I’ve heard about the fire five years ago–the one that killed so many from the Ingram family. Cynthia’s closest loved ones died that night, in all these years, has anyone truly tried to understand her? Has anyone believed her
At that moment, Cynthia appeared at the doorway–late for dinner–and heard Caitlin standing up for her.
Her eyes welled up with tears .
Fortive long years, no one had believed her. Everyone had dismissed her as mentally unstable. No one had pursued an investigation. The fire
that took her husband, son, and in–laws was written off as an accident
No one could ever understand the pain she carried all these years.
But Caitlin’s words reached the depths of her heart.
The room wentsilent. Everyone looked uncomfortable Quill, in particular, squirmed in his seat , clearly shaken by the mention of the Ingram
fire .
Greta wanted to speak again, but Timothy intervened. “That’s enough. Let’s just eat.”
Halfway through the meal, Quill abruptly left the table and stepped outside to take a call in private.
His subordinate reported, “Sir, we lost him. We didn’t manage to capture Wilson
“What the hell are you idiots doing? Useless fools
“Sir, we had him–but someone intervened.”
“We don’t know. T
They were fast–we couldn’t even react.”
“Find him. I don’t care what it takes. Just find him!”
“Yes, sic
After hanging up, Quill’s heart was pounding, Who had rescued Wilson? If Wilson had fallen into someone else’s hands and spilled everything he was in serious trouble.
After dinner, Caitlin returned to her quarters. Since her previous room had beercleaned out due to Zahra’s death, she’d been reassigned to another wing.
Coincidentally, she was now in the same courtyard as Cynthia.
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Just before bed, she heard a knock on the door
“Who is it?”
“Caitlin, are you asleep? It’s Cynthia.”
Recognizing the voice, Caitlin opened the door. “Cynthia, you’re still up?”
“I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to talk
“Come in.”
Caitlin welcomed her in. Cynthia sat at the table, staring at Caitlin in silence.
“Cynthia, I noticed you didn’t come to dinner. Are y
e you alright? if there’s something bothering you, please talk to me.”
Moved by Caitlin’s sincerity, Cynthia broke down and took her hand. Tears streamed down her face.
“Caitlin….all these years, no one’s ever wanted to listen…”
Through her sobs, she recounted the fire that killed her husband and the rest of the Ingram family.
Caitlin handed her tissues and listened patiently.
“They a
all died… my husband, my son, my in–laws. Do you think they died for nothing?”
“So you were there that night? And only you
survived? You say you saw someone fleeing the scene? You believe the fire was arson?”
“Yes! I saw it clearly! But no one believed me. I was too devastated. The doctors said I was mentally unstable, so everyone treated my words
like nonsense
“I believe you, Cynthia. Fires don’t just happen without a cause. There’s definitely more to this . ”
Caitlin had already confirmed that Quill was behind the fire. But she didn’t say it–she didn’t want Cynthia to lose control and go after him,
“Thank you, Caitlin, You’re the only one who ever believed me.”
“Do you have any idea who might’ve done it?”
“ I’ve always suspected Quill. But I don’t have proof,” Cynthia said bitterly.
“You think Quill did it? But why? You’re both members of the Yuncey family, You’re half –siblings. Why would he do that?”
“Why not? He’s always been jealous. I was good at business, and Dad wanted me to take over the Yuncey Group. He had high hopes for me.
“But Quill came to me and told me to step aside. refused. He said if I insisted on taking control, I wouldn’t live
“The fire happened the night before the handover ceremony. You tell me if it wasn’t him, then who ? ”
Fury burned in her voice as she pulled something from her pocket.
“Caitlin, can I ask you to do something for me?
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