Chapter 1245: Chapter 1245
If it weren’t for the gemstone being stolen from the ring, the ring on Sophia Wilson’s hand would have certainly caught the police’s attention, leading them to connect it to the second victim of the Black Rose case—
The sa throat-slitting, the sa female, the sa nudity, and the identical ring.
Hans Geoffrey, as the killer, would bring the Black Rose case to an end.
But there were still perplexing elents within this story.
“If your hypothesis holds true, then why wouldn’t the Black Rose simply be more straightforward, leaving Sophia Wilson dead in the bathtub with rose petals scattered around? Wouldn’t that be more fitting? Why hide her in the trunk?” Aria Jackson couldn’t help but ask.
“Indeed…” Purple Sumrs sighed slightly, “I can’t figure that out either. While Sophia Wilson’s death involved throat-slitting, it lacked the ritualistic and artistic feel of the previous two.”
Sophia Wilson’s death was grueso.
“There must be reasons we don’t know…” Purple Sumrs murmured.
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The next day, Purple Sumrs visited the Thompson Family in person and t Hans Geoffrey’s wife, Abigail Thompson.
Abigail Thompson appeared fuller in person than in photos. She was eight months pregnant and due in less than a month. She walked slowly and spoke in a soft voice, giving the impression of a gentle and ticulous woman.
A servant brought tea and pastries as the two sat in the living room.
Surveying the decor, Purple Sumrs noted that the Thompson Family must be extrely wealthy and influential.
The founder of the Duke Jewelry Company was Abigail Thompson’s father. Hans Geoffrey worked under him and was highly valued. Her father appreciated Hans Geoffrey’s talents, promoting him to general manager and strongly encouraging his relationship with Abigail Thompson.
Hans Geoffrey understood the implications and imdiately pursued Abigail Thompson.
Abigail Thompson had always followed her parents’ wishes unconditionally. She accepted Hans Geoffrey, and after more than a year of dating, they got engaged and married.
Although nothing was said openly, the employees of Duke Jewelry Company privately remarked that Hans Geoffrey had married into the Thompson Family.
Purple Sumrs made small talk with her: “Mrs. Thompson, I heard that your relationship with Mr. Geoffrey has always been stable. Do you feel you know him well?”
“I’m not sure…” Abigail Thompson gently stroked her belly, forcing a smile, “I’ve known him for seven years, and we’ve been married for four. I always thought he was thoughtful, ambitious, and eager to learn. But who knew… he would be in that kind of chat group…”
At this point, feeling embarrassed, Abigail Thompson looked down and turned her face away.
Purple Sumrs asked, “Do you mind that your husband has an affair?”
Abigail Thompson gave a bitter smile: “What woman wouldn’t mind?”
“He claims that he only maintained an online connection with the other party, without taking things further.” Purple Sumrs asked her again, “Do you think your husband could commit murder?”
Abigail Thompson was silent for a while, then gently shook her head, “He’s worked his way up step by step. It’s unlikely he would do sothing that would ruin his future.”
“Mrs. Thompson, could you say the sa thing on the witness stand?” Purple Sumrs asked.
Abigail Thompson’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she replied softly, “I don’t know… I used to think he wouldn’t, but those chat records…”
She bit her lower lip, showing aversion to that matter.
Purple Sumrs thought for a mont, then said, “Let phrase it another way, Mrs. Thompson, do you want to help your husband?”
Abigail Thompson looked at Purple Sumrs for a long ti before nodding, “I want to help him.”
“I hope you can testify in court for him, telling the judge and the jury that he wouldn’t commit murder.”
Abigail Thompson looked troubled, “Would they believe ?”
“Whether they believe it or not, soone needs to say these words.” Purple Sumrs sighed lightly, “Mrs. Thompson, you are the only one who can help him now.”
Abigail Thompson gently stroked her rounded belly, staying silent for a very long ti.
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