Chapter 478 Something Doesn’t Add Up
“Are you saying all of this came from the police investigation?” Eliza asked.
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“Yes,” Nolan’s assistant confirmed. “Because of the public pressure, the police closed the case in a single day. They posted the full findings on their official site. According to them, the note matched Emilia’s handwriting, and the contents were consistent with the timeline. Unfortunately, Nina’s body was too badly mutilated to yield any forensic evidence–only scraps were found.”
“So it all hinges on that letter,” Eliza muttered, frowning.
This was definitely not as simple as the report made it seem. She recalled Ethan’s hesitation before his death -he had known the real killer’s identity, but hadn’t dared speak. That alone was enough to prove the truth was being buried. Whoever was behind this had the power to crush lives effortlessly.
Ethan must’ve been protecting someone. His family, most likely. The only resistance he could offer was his own death.
“Did you look into their social ties?” Eliza asked.
“Yes. I followed Mr. Hayes’s instructions and investigated the relationships among all three.” The assistant pulled out a tablet. “Ethan and Emilia had been together for years, dating since high school. They both came from the same county and valued their chance to study at Claire University’s medical school. They were focused, hardworking, and seemingly stable. But apparently, the day before Nina died, Ethan and Emilia had a fight–something totally out of character. They reportedly didn’t speak for the entire day.”
“What was the fight about?” Eliza asked.
“One of Emilia’s roommates said she’s usually quiet and reserved, but she lost her temper that day. Apparently, she thought Ethan and Nina were getting too close.”
“A love triangle?” Eliza frowned.
“That’s the prevailing theory on the med school forums,” the assistant said. “Most people believe Emilia killed Nina out of jealousy–because Nina not only took her spot in the research project, but also threatened her long–time relationship.”
“If it’s a crime of passion, I guess the story makes sense,” Nolan offered.
Eliza shook her head, still uneasy. “Something feels off.”
If it really had been a jealous rage, Ethan never would’ve acted like that. He wouldn’t have snapped. He wouldn’t have died screaming Emilia’s innocence.
“Claire University’s campus is fully monitored, right?” she asked.
“Correct. Every corner is covered. Because the school caters to elite families, any incident would be a huge liability. So they installed a no–blind–spot surveillance system.”
“I accessed the last seven days of footage,” the assistant added. “Everything involving Ethan, Emilia, and Nina is compiled and sent to Mr. Hayes.”
Impressed, Eliza smiled. “Didn’t know Mr. Hayes’s team was this efficient.”
Nolan chuckled softly. “If it’s for you, I’ll find out anything.”
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“Then let’s see what really happened,” she said. “Please walk us through it”
The assistant began reviewing the footage.
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The first video showed Ethan and Emilia moving about campus like any normal couple–walking together, eating meals side by side. Their closeness was obvious.
“This footage shows Ethan and Emilia as inseparable. Here, Emilia picks Ethan up after his lab session, and they head to the cafeteria,” the assistant explained. “Everything looks normal.”
Then came a second clip.
This one showed Ethan brushing Nina’s shoulder in the hallway. They exchanged a few words before walking off–there was no physical contact beyond the light touch, and no visible tension.
Eliza leaned in. “Was this the day the research project selection was announced?”
“Yes,” the assistant confirmed. “That was the same day Emilia looked downcast. Ethan tried to comfort her, but later that evening, Emilia reportedly ran into Nina–this is the footage here.”
They watched as Emilia confronted Nina outside the girls‘ dormitory. Though there was no audio, their body language was clear–some exchange occurred, and then Emilia stormed off toward the lab building.
The tension in the room thickened.
Whatever happened next was not something any of them could ignore.
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