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I felt my breath catch.
Can mosaics really be cracked?
The decrypted video played.
I saw my face appear.
Ezra replayed it over a dozen times.
After a while, he punched the restroom door hard.
Ezra immediately called the authorities.
“Is there any possibility the provided video is forged?”
The voice on the other end replied, “We found no signs of forgery.”
Ezra looked extremely doubtful.
“As a journalist, I need to rigorously verify the authenticity of evidence.”
“And given my relationship with her, I have every reason to suspect the video was made
for me to see.”
I couldn’t help but feel it was pathetic.
Adeline could gain his trust with just a few words.
Yet even after seeing me, he still believed I was malicious.
He thought I faked my death just to be with someone else.
He persistently demanded, “Please provide the information of the video provider.”
But they wouldn’t give him the information.
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Ezra had to contact his assistant to find any clues related to Wayne County and me.
He returned to his seat, burdened with thoughts.
His eyes looked complicated when he gazed at Adeline.
Seeing him return, Adeline immediately showed concern, “What’s wrong? Do you have
more work to do?”
Ezra brushed it off with work–related excuses.
After a few drinks, he casually asked.
“By the way, where did you say Phoebe’s junior was from?”
Adeline paused for a second.
“They said they were going to Wayne County, but I don’t know where they went
afterward.”
I saw Ezra let out a cold laugh.
He must be more convinced that I made the video.
He wouldn’t believe me, or even the police.
Seeing his furrowed brow, Adeline softly asked, “Why did you suddenly bring up that
person?”
“Did something at work remind you of her?”
Adeline feigned jealousy, looking pitifully.
Worried about scaring Adeline, his tone softened.
“A news story related to Wayne County reminded me that guy seemed to be from there, so I just asked.”
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“A news story related to Wayne County reminded me that guy seemed to be from there, so I just asked.”
Adeline paused briefly, then subtly asked, “Do you plan to investigate this case?”
Ezra naturally shook his head, “No need, I’ve already handed it over to the police.”
A hint of panic flashed in Adeline’s eyes.
At that moment, Ezra received the address of my junior from his hometown.
He grabbed the coat hanging on his chair and was about to leave when Adeline stopped
him.
“Today is Mother’s 60th birthday. Where are you goin
Hearing this, others chimed in to persuade him.
“Yeah, it’s rare for everyone to be here. Are you going to leave your wife and
mother–in–law to find someone?”
Daphne was also displeased.
“Don’t say it’s for work. I heard you already cleared everything for Summer.“”
“Don’t go!”
Ezra was losing patience.
He only mentioned an urgent matter for a friend.
Then he politely apologized to Mother and left, ignoring everyone’s attempts to keep him.
Adeline sat still, her eyes filled with unease as she watched him leave.
Two hours later, Ezra arrived in Wayne County.
But he couldn’t find Declan.
