Chapter 752

She maintained her composure, managing to keep her smile, though it was noticeably strained.

“Sutton Wall? No, I haven’t seen him. I did hear he’s been missing, though.” Her eyes betrayed a flicker of unease as she tentatively asked, “Why? Has something happened to him?”

Noah’s expression was icy as he held her stare. A slight smirk appeared on his lips.noveldrama

“The police found his body in Eastwood Mountain.”

He paused, letting the gravity of his words sink in before continuing, “And now, Sadie is being investigated for murder.”

Hailey’s expression betrayed no surprise; instead, there was a hint of relief. She was pleased that Sadie had been arrested.

With a slight smile and a touch of regret in her voice, she said, “Sutton was a Wall. Ms. Hudson is ruthless with her rivals—she didn’t even spare her own family.”

Noah’s response was icy. “I didn’t say Sadie was the murderer. The investigation is still ongoing.”

He reached into his pocket and placed a photograph on the coffee table. The photo displayed a distinctive pendant from a handbag.

Hailey’s eyes narrowed slightly at the sight. That pendant… Her heart raced, a wave of dread sweeping over her.

Pretending to be intrigued, she picked up the photo. “Oh? Isn’t this the pendant from my bag? I’ve been looking for it for days. It turns out it…”

She stopped, looking up at Noah with feigned confusion. “Noah, where did you find this? Where is it?”

Noah’s look was frosty. “It’s with the police. Specifically, it was found on Sutton’s body. They think it might have been left by the murderer.”

Hailey’s complexion drained. The photo trembled in her hand and fell to the carpet. She couldn’t hold Noah’s gaze; her eyes flicked around, seeking an exit. Noah watched her closely, his face unreadable. His tone was sharp, pressing her. “The truth will surface eventually. Hailey, what really happened?”

Panicking, Hailey knew she couldn’t keep up her facade. Tears filled her eyes, and she grabbed Noah’s arm.

“Noah, I… I had no choice! It was Sutton who cornered me first!” She sobbed uncontrollably, her body shaking. “He approached me that day—he tried to… he tried to assault me. I just reacted. I didn’t mean to kill him!”

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She deliberately omitted any reference to her past involvement with Sutton. Noah observed her breakdown, but his expression remained detached, the disappointment evident as any sympathy faded. Was this the compassionate woman he once knew?

Hailey noticed his silence, her desperation intensifying.

“Noah, have you forgotten? Three years ago, I saved your life! If it hadn’t been for me, you might still be in a hospital bed!” She attempted to manipulate him with guilt.

“Besides, Sadie’s been arrested, right? Can’t we just let this go?”

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