Chapter 5 - Liam Discovers The Silver Scissors On The Marble Steps
Leaving Emily in the care of the trusted medical staff, Liam walked back down to the grand foyer.
The brilliant crystal chandelier cast sparkling reflections across the marble floor where hundreds of white pearls lay scattered.
Near the base of the ornate banister, something glinted sharply under the harsh glare of the overhead lighting.
Liam knelt down on one knee, extending his hand to pick up a pair of professional-grade silver crafting scissors.
The metal was still cold to the touch, bearing faint fingerprints that belonged to the estate's ruthless matriarch.
He held the evidence tightly in his fist, feeling the sharp edges bite into his palm as a grim resolve settled over him.
“She didn't just push her; she cut her necklace first to disorient her,” Liam muttered to himself in disgust.
This physical evidence transformed the incident from a tragic accident into a premeditated, malicious assault.
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He stood up, sliding the silver scissors into the pocket of his tan suede bomber jacket for safekeeping.
The trap was set, and Liam was ready to spring it with absolute, unsparing precision.
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