With a calm expression, Vincent advised, “We should take extra caution on the journey to Yata. The situation is becoming more complicated by the day. Keep an eye on Neil, too. He’s bound to make a move.”

The Wheeler Group had suffered a significant financial blow that threatened its very stability. In Granville, the influence of the Wheeler Group was waning. Under these conditions, Neil was unlikely to back down easily.

Katelyn said confidently, “Don’t worry, I’m prepared for him.” Her eyes hardened with determination.

In the past, her leniency towards Neil was a courtesy extended for Carol’s sake. Should he continue his perilous ways, no one would protect him from what was bound to happen. The inevitable outcome for him was grim.

Just then, Katelyn’s phone interrupted the silence. She saw it was the police station calling and answered, “Hello?”

The officer on the line responded, “Miss Bailey, there’s a new development in Lise’s case. Could you come to the station?”

This caught Katelyn off guard. She had almost let Lise’s case slip her mind. Jeff had expressed a strong wish for her to seek justice for Lise, pushing her to find the real culprit.

Without a second thought, she responded, “I’ll be there shortly.” It was early enough, and she had time to spare. Tonight’s schedule was light anyway.

After hanging up, she shared the update with Vincent, who calmly said, “I’ll drive you there.”

Katelyn had no ions. Vincent’s arrival tonight remained a mystery to her since he had not shared his reasons yet.

Thirty minutes into their drive, Vincent parked outside the police station. Upon their entry, the familiar officer who had shared some details with Katelyn previously immediately recognized Katelyn and Vincent.

“This way, please,” said the officer.

Following the officer, Katelyn and Vincent entered the office and took their seats. The officer then presented Katelyn with an evidence bag, asking, “Miss Bailey, do you recognize this?”

Katelyn examined the contents and responded with uncertainty, “Not really.”

Inside was a single button. Her knowledge of fashion design was minimal, making her an unlikely expert in such matters. Yet, the button stirred a vague sense of familiarity within her.

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The officer found her answer baffling.

“Could you clarify what you mean by ‘not really’?”

Placing the evidence bag aside, Katelyn explained, “It’s like a distant memory that I can’t quite place. I’m sure it’s something uncommon.”

The in question was a finely crafted black diamond button, polished to perfection. It radiated a subtle elegance and was clearly expensive.

For most, acquiring such an item would be out of reach due to its high cost. She vaguely remembered seeing it somewhere, but the memory was so brief that it hadn’t made a significant mark on her mind. Vincent studied the button intently, seemingly lost in his thoughts.

The officer continued, “Should anything come to mind, it’s crucial you let us know immediately. We found this button on Lise during her autopsy. She appeared to have swallowed it about three hours before her death.”

Katelyn recalled the officer previously mentioning that Lise had suffered abuse leading to her demise. The fact that Lise had swallowed the button three hours before her death suggested it might belong to the murderer. Identifying the button’s owner could potentially lead them to the killer.

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