Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot

They stopped in their tracks.

Turning their head towards Ling.

“I… It’s me.”

Recognizing the face of the newcomer, Ling didn’t lower her guard. She furrowed her brows slightly, “Sophie Cooper, what are you doing here?”

Indeed.

The person was Sylvia Thompson.

This was the crime scene. If Sylvia Thompson was the murderer, then there can only be one reason for her to be here.

To destroy the evidence.

Seeing Ling who suddenly appeared, Sylvia Thompson didn’t seem nervous.

Because she had expected this.

This area was now the primary crime scene. The police could be here at any time to gather evidence.

A moment later.

Sylvia Thompson looked up at Ling, her eyes a little red, “Officer Kim, I’ve come to burn some paper money for my father’s afterlife journey. I’ve heard from some old people that after death, if the deceased doesn’t receive their money for the journey, they cannot reach the way to the nether world, nor be reborn…”

As she said this, a hint of crying could be heard in Sylvia Thompson’s voice, “Even though James never raised me, he is still my biological father, and we lived together for a few days. Even though I know this could very well be a superstition, as a daughter, I should still fulfill my duties.”

Everything Sylvia Thompson said was reasonable, her words painted her as a dutiful daughter.

After all, this was the image she always portrayed to the outside world.

Even when Edward ‘wronged’ ‘framed’ her for things she hadn’t done, she still firmly believed in Edward and asked the police to clear his name.

“Is that so?” Ling squinted her eyes, then continued: “Ms. Cooper, if I’m not mistaken, it’s currently eleven o’clock at night. Aren’t you afraid to come to such a gruesome murder scene alone in the middle of the night?”

With tears still streaking down her face, Sylvia Thompson wiped her eyes, replying, “Only those with a guilty conscience would be afraid. I’m here to burn paper money for my biological father, so I’m not scared.”

After saying that, Sylvia Thompson continued, “Officer Kim, can I go now?”

It was then that Sylvia Thompson noticed Viola Thompson standing beside Ling.

Viola Thompson.

Why was Viola Thompson with Ling?

Could it be… she came with Ling to investigate the case?

She was curious to see what kind of results Viola Thompson could uncover!

With this in mind.

Sylvia Thompson didn’t change her expression.

As Sylvia Thompson’s explanation was reasonable and there weren’t any solid evidence against her, Ling had no choice but let Sylvia Thompson leave.

But Sylvia Thompson wasn’t in a hurry to leave, adding: “Officer Kim, I hope you can find the murderer of my father as soon as possible, and also to clear my brother’s name as soon as possible. I believe that my brother is certainly not the real murderer!”

If Sylvia Thompson was the real killer, her psychological strength was terrifying!

Ling stared straight into Sylvia Thompson’s eyes, every word punctuated, “Rest assured, Ms. Cooper. The net of law is wide but lets nothing through, I believe the real killer will one day be brought to justice and pay for their actions.”

Sylvia Thompson nodded, “Yes, I believe so too.”

After saying this, Sylvia Thompson greeted Viola Thompson, “Sister, I’m leaving first.”

Watching Sylvia Thompson’s figure disappearing into the elevator, Ling turned to Viola Thompson, “Miss Thompson, what’s your relationship with Sophie Cooper?”

“People of different principles would not work together.” Viola Thompson said indifferently.

Ling nodded her head, “I see it too.”

Clearly, Viola Thompson and Sylvia Thompson weren’t on the same side.

A moment later, Ling took out the keys to open the door.

As soon as they opened the door.

A strange smell hit their faces.

The murder scene was still as it was, with dried blood on the floor and an overpowering smell of blood still in the air.

Apart from the smell of blood, the air was also filled with the scent of burnt paper.

Ling noticed a pile of ashes in the corner.

This must be the remnants of the paper money burned by Sylvia Thompson.

But.

Did Sylvia Thompson really come here to burn paper money?

The answer to this question, perhaps only Sylvia Thompson herself knew.

Ling handed Viola Thompson a pair of rubber gloves.

The two of them started to meticulously search the room.

From the rooms where James and Afra Gracen lived, to the living room, kitchen, study, and even the small bedroom where Sylvia Thompson resided, they checked them all.

However, they found no clues related to the case.

After a moment, Viola Thompson came to the bathroom sink.

The black countertop was clean.

Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

At that moment, she seemed to notice something, took out a piece of tissue, and wiped the surface of the sink.

Other than the usual dirt, the tissue also had faint traces of blood on it.