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    She turned to Kaiden and asked, “Something about this doesn’t add up. Why would Baylee end up there without any clear reason?”


    The southern region of the ind boasted vast, untouched tropical ecosystems, home to potentially venomous insects, snakes, and ants. This area also attracted sea snakes due to its unique ecological environment.


    “Ellie, you should try to rx,” Kaiden suggested, gently massaging her head. “We’ll find out when Baylee wakes up.”


    “Yes! We need to talk to her!” Without hesitation, Ellie called Garfield. “Garfield, have you found anything?” Kaiden was left speechless, not expecting her to act so quickly.


    “Miss, I discovered some powder in the rock crevices on the beach, untouched by the sea, that seems designed to attract snakes,” Garfield reported, his tone unusually serious.


    This meant someone had deliberately set this up.


    “Can you trace who’s responsible for this?”


    “I’ve personally checked all the ind’s residents; they are all trustworthy. Miss, it must have been someone from the crew.”


    Ellie’s mind raced through the faces of everyone involved, finally settling on Carole and Darrell.


    While Carole might have a reason to cause trouble, her likely target would be Ellie, not Baylee. Darrell, on the other hand, had been publicly embarrassed by Baylee, giving him a motive for revenge. However, Ellie couldn’t shake the feeling that Carole was somehow involved.


    Suddenly, the sound of rapid footsteps echoed through the hallway. Marvin made his entrance, walking quickly. “Where is Baylee?”


    “She’s in her room, out of life-threatening danger now.”


    Ellie noticed Marvin’s messy hair and the intense anxiety in his eyes, reminding her of how she had felt earlier. Her heart softened without her realizing it, and she asked, “Do you want to go see her? She might wake up soon.”


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    “Yes, I would.”


    As soon as Marvin stepped into the ward, Ellie smacked her forehead in regret. Why did she let Marvin in impulsively? Wasn’t this just like letting a predator into the den?


    Not long after, the rest of the crew showed up. Ellie updated them that Baylee was stable but not awake yet, making it not the best time for them to visit her in the room.


    Kaiden noticed how Ellie handled the crowd, all the while closely watching their reactions to see if she could identify any potential suspects. Over time, Kaiden had learned Ellie did not like social gatherings. Yet, her social skills were undeniably sharp, fitting her past reputation as the top socialite. To her, personal preferences didn’t interfere with her ability to engage effectively.


    “Someone is there with her?” Tobias tried to look into the room, spotting a man’s figure.


    Ellie openly shared, “That’s Marvin Hill.”


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