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    No one could vindicate Kaiden.


    Encircled by Ellie’s arms, Kaiden managed a smile. “Does my story sadden you?”


    Ellie bit her lip, paused, then nodded in agreement.


    Kaiden lifted her chin, looking into her eyes. “My dear, you were once unaffected by those injustices and public opinions surrounding you. Why would I be deterred now by those around me? Don’t worry, I’m fine.”


    Kaidencked concrete proof of his innocence, while Talon had exhausted his means of ndering Kaiden.


    Now the best way to deal with the situation was to stand by and do nothing.


    Time was needed to dissipate the scandal’s effects.


    Ellie, having been at the sharp end of public scorn herself, empathized deeply with Kaiden. Her own experiences with injustice and defamation made her all the more sympathetic toward him.


    Seizing an opportunity while Kaiden was upied with a video conference, Ellie reached out to Harry. She tasked him with digging into the circumstances surrounding Leo’s death.


    Hoping to uncover something previously missed, Ellie turned to Harry. Bars are often crossroads of gossip and secrets, making them valuable for gathering information.


    Two hourster, Harry reported back to Ellie.


    “Ms. Gordon, the Thorpe family kept Leo’s death under wraps, and it went unnoticed by many. However, there’s a peculiar detail. Leo had visited a psychological clinic several times with his girlfriend before his death. And yes, the patient records match Leo.”


    “A psychological clinic?” Ellie echoed, her curiosity piqued.


    “Yes, I stumbled upon this through a patron. But the clinic’s privacy policies are strict, so that’s all I could find.”


    Leo’s girlfriend at the time, Carole, now seemed a crucial link to understanding the past.


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    After ending the call, Ellie sank into the couch, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. The thought of reaching out to Carole was unappealing. Carole was thest person Ellie wanted to deal with, yet she appeared to be a key lead.


    Kaiden, noticing Ellie’s preupation, approached with a yful inquiry. “Ellie, shall I keep you upied so that your mind stays clear of worries?”


    Caught off-guard, Ellie shot him a defensive look and deflected, saying, “I’m just thinking about tomorrow’s exam.”


    Indeed, she had scheduled the final exam for her students the following day.


    “Congrattions onpleting the course. I hope you all do well,” Ellie announced as she collected the exam papers.


    The ssroom was filled with an odd tension as students exchanged nces, then looked at Ellie with concern.


    They were all aware of her rtionship with Kaiden.


    “ss dismissed. Wishing all of you and myself a bright future,” Ellie smiled. She hurried them out, unwilling to address the scandals surrounding Kaiden.


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