<b>Chapter </b>341
Eite, with his mask on, replied in his niechanical<b>, </b>cold voice, “The preliminary judgment is suicide. The deceased’s wrist has a fatal cut, and she died from excessive blood loss. However, there are still some doubts.”
“What doubts?”
“Based on the weapon found at <b>the </b>scene, the tool used by the deceased to cut her wrist was a surgical scalpet. It’s already suspicious that a surgical scalpel is found in a general hospital room.”
Eric. being a forensic doctor, was very familiar with surgical scalpels. He used them regrly during autopsies, and he knew that it’s extremely rare for such a scalpel to be found in a regr patient’s room, it would have to be specially brought in and handed over to the
deceased in order for her to use it.
Felix nodded in agreement. “We can’t rule out the possibility of it being murder. We should start by investigating this scalpel and see if it
leads to other clues.”
“Right. I need to take the body back for further autopsy to get the full picture.”
The decision was made. Eric instructed his team to transport the body back for further examination. Felix, meanwhile, had his team investigate everyone who had entered Teresa’s room before the incident.
Sebastian, who had been guarding Teresa’s two subordinates, also underwent questioning. They both stated that they had not left her side and hadn’t seen anyone suspicious enter the room. The surveince footage <b>and </b>the origin of the scalpel needed thorough investigation, so
Felix was upied with many tasks.
Sebastian, not being able to assist much <b>in </b><b>this </b>matter, returned to Vanderbilt Manor with his men. He exined everything to Caitlin u
His return. After hearing the details, Caitlin also suspected that the chances of it being a <b>murder </b>were quite high
“If it’s murder, the killer might have deliberately left the weapon in <b>Teresa’s </b>hand to make it look like a suicide.”
“Exactly, that’s our suspicion as well.”
he motive, who would want to kill Teresa? Why kill her? It must be because she knew something she shouldn’t have.”
“From the f
Caitlin’s eyes narrowed as she pondered. “Could it be Ximena? After hearing about Sienna and Teresa’s exposure in the news, she might be afraid of being implicated and decided to silence Teresa to protect herself?”
“That’s very possible. Let’s look <b>into </b>this angle and see what we find.”
“Will Ximena be invited to the inauguration ceremony tomorrow?
“Yeah. Honestly, I didn’t want to invite her.”
Sebastian didn’t want to invite Ximena, but since he had previously publicly thanked her for her support, not inviting her might raise
suspicions and cause trouble.
“Invite her. I’ll look for <b>a </b>chance to test her,” Caitlin <b>said</b>, her voice calm, “Regardless of what Teresa has done, since she’s dead, we need to find out the truth. If it turns out it was Ximer, it’ll be a perfect chance to frame her.”
The next day, the weather was clear and bright.
At noon, the KM International Group CEO inauguration ceremony officially took ce <b>at </b>**Cloudtop Resort“, with The Vanderbilt Family inviting prominent figures from all–sectors of society, including business elites and high–profile families. The entire “Cloudtop Resort** had been beautifully decorated, with colorful ribbons and <b>gs </b>flying high
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Banners celebrating the asion lined the streets, and the areas were adorned with flowers and balloons. Mainstream <b>media </b>were invited, and other media outlets also rushed to cover the grand event.
Sebastian had strengthened security measures to ensure the event went smoothly, Guests walked the red <b>carpet</b>, and live coverage was broadcasted. The scene at “Cloudtop Resort** was even more morous than a major international film festival or award ceremony.
The most attention grabbing moment came when Sebastian and Caitlin appeared with their four children. Their daughter, Patricia, and Caitlin wore matching light purple dresses, while the boys were all dressed in handsome little suits, mirroring Sebastian’s attire. Their pocket squares and ties were color coordinated with Callin’s outfit, giving the impression of a picture–perfect family.
As they walked down the red carpet, cameras shed, and reporters rushed to the scene to ask questions. “Mr. Vanderbilt, Caitlin, are you two officially remanied? Can you share any detalls?”
Neither Sebastian nor Caitlin answered the questions, and their bodyguards quickly intervened to move the reporters back.
They entered the resort’s grandest banquet hall, where all the guests had gathered. As they walked in, everyone turned to look at them. The presence of their family,rge and impressive, attracted all eyes.
Sebastian’s <b>arrival </b>immediately made him the center of attention, with friends and acquaintancesing up to congratte him.
<b>Patricia </b>noticed Ximena in the crowd and ran happily to her. “Grandmal”
Caitlin tried to stop her but was a moment toote. Watching her daughter run toward Ximena, Caitlin’s eyes were <b>cold </b>and full of suspicion
<b>as </b>she observed Ximena.
<b>Patricia</b><b>, </b><b>being </b>a <b>young </b>and innocent <b>child</b><b>, </b>didn’t know the true nature of her grandmother, treating her like family. She ran to Ximena, who
seeing the child, couldn’t pretend not to recognize her.
“Patricia!”
“Grandma!”
Ximena hugged the child, putting on a warm and loving show for the crowd<b>. </b>To the onlookers, it seemed selfless and caring
Caitlin didn’t want her daughter to interact with Ximena any more, so she walked over, pulling Patricia aside.
brothers! Kyle is over there too.”
“Patricia, go y with your
The three boys took their sister away, and Caitlin addressed Ximena and her <b>daughter</b>, “I see you’re both here today. Was it convenient for
you toe to the event?”
“Of <b>course</b>, Mr. Vanderbilt is taking on the position of global CEO, and XEG naturally came to celebratel Ximena answered with a polite smile.
“Thank you, then,” Caitlin replied coolly<b>, </b><b>her </b><b>gaze </b>turning cold as <b>she </b>walked away, here
reyes skipping over Ximena and <b>Zora </b>
Zora sneered inwardly, disdainful of Caitlin’s apparent pride. She couldn’t stand the smug attitude Caitlin disyed<b>, </b>speaking as if she owned the ce. Aher all, she <b>was </b>just Sebastian’s ex–wifel
Caitlin, oblivious to the
whispers behind her, continued through the crowd, where many familiar <b>faces </b>greeted her: <b>Louis</b><b>, </b>Nn, Benjamin, and Simon were all present.
Wendy approached Caitlin to greet her<b>. </b>“Caitlin!”
“Wendy, you look beautiful today!”
Wendyughed awkwardly. “It’s your design that makes the dress beautiful. Too bad it doesn’t look as <b>good </b>on me!”
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“Don’t think that way. You’ve got great potential. With confidence, you’ll shine just as brightly.”
“I’ll try!” Wendy smiled, reassured by Callin’s words,
Wendy <b>had </b>always thought of herself as the unnoticed fat girl, but there was
ways someone in the crowd casting nces in her direction.
As Caitlin moved on to greet other friends, the men couldn’t help but turn their heads to look at her.
In the group of wealthy wives, Madison’s face looked especially grim. The tension from her ongoing divorce made her look even more displeased.
She <b>had </b>noticed Caitlin and, with a scowl, directed all her resentment toward her, Madison had already been gossiping in the wives” group about how Caitlin was the reason for her divorce, which led to widespread disdain toward Caitlin.
The wives whispered among themselves, agreeing that as long <b>as </b>Caitlin remained single and beautiful, she would continue to be a threat to their families. A stunning, single woman like Caitlin had be a nightmare for the wealthy wives.
Caitlin, unfazed by the hostile stares, focused on her goal. Today, her n was beginning!
She was about to thoroughly overturn Madison’s prejudice against her!
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