Chapter 394: Awkwardness
Marcel Jefferson quickly reassured, “Don’t be nervous, it might be an important clue, and we’ll ask in detail…”
Despite saying this, Marcel Jefferson had doubts as he looked towards Purple Sumrs: “The police didn’t find any cigarette butts or packs at that ti. After so long, there probably wouldn’t even be any ash left, so we have no way to collect evidence…”
This was also a concern for Purple Sumrs.
Without evidence, nothing could be proven. Even if Purple Sumrs found the cigarette to be highly suspicious, it wouldn’t help.
At this point, Jessica Caron provided another small detail: “Cyrus Davis didn’t use a cigarette pack; he always kept his cigarettes in a small, resealable bag.”
Upon hearing this, Marcel Jefferson nodded, “Assuming the cigarette Cyrus Davis brought was problematic, he and the other two boys smoked, then casually threw the resealable bag and cigarette butts into nearby weeds, making it very difficult for the police to find.”
Peachwater Village was a rural town without comprehensive public facilities, which ant a lack of public trash cans along the streets. There were many weed clusters filled with miscellaneous garbage like cans, bottle caps, cigarette butts, and wrappers outside houses and along roadsides.
The ssier it was, the easier it was to conceal useful clues.
Purple Sumrs pondered and asked Jessica Caron, “Did Cyrus Davis and his classmates have any places they liked to hang out?”
For so reason, upon hearing this question, Jessica Caron’s eyes flickered evasively. Subconsciously, she lowered her eyes, and her hands nervously twisted together.
Marcel Jefferson also noticed Jessica Caron’s abnormal behavior and blurted out, “Why, is this question… inconvenient to answer?”
Purple Sumrs tilted her head, looking at Jessica Caron, “Karaoke, video arcade, nightclubs, internet cafes – where did they normally go?”
“Does this… have anything to do with the case?” asked Jessica Caron hesitantly.
“It might be related, or it might not be,” Purple Sumrs replied. “We can’t co to any conclusions for the ti being, but the biggest question now is the origin of the cigarettes. I highly suspect that they purchased illegal drugs at so entertainnt venues.”
Jessica Caron’s eyes widened in disbelief, “No way… Cyrus Davis only smoked.”
“Whether it’s illegal or not depends on the composition of the cigarette.”
After hesitating for a while, Jessica Caron finally said the na of a place, “I only know he went there several tis a month, but I don’t know exactly what he did there.”
Purple Sumrs jotted down the place’s na.
At this mont, a tall and upright man entered the coffee shop from outside.
“Excuse , is Jessica Caron working here?” the man asked.
ntioning Jessica Caron’s na, the three people at the table instinctively looked over. Purple Sumrs and Marcel Jefferson simultaneously recognized the man, exclaiming in surprise, “Prosecutor Allen Rivera?”
Allen Rivera’s eyes narrowed slightly as he smiled, “It’s you guys.”
Hearing that the prosecutor was looking for her, Jessica Caron nervously stood up.
Allen Rivera approached and spoke in an official tone, “We found traces of tetrahydrocannabinol in the talismanic water of the sorceress. Now, we’d like to ask you about the situation on that day.”
Purple Sumrs was speechless. Allen Rivera’s efficiency was too high – they had only sent the items for testing yesterday, and today the results were already available?
Jessica Caron’s eyes widened in disbelief, “How could this be? I… I also drank that water.”
“The sorceress’ talisman paper is different – so contain drugs, while others don’t, depending on the price,” explained Purple Sumrs.
Allen Rivera looked at her, slightly surprised.
eting his gaze, Purple Sumrs continued, “I sent the items, and gave the investigation results to Officer Jackson.”
Allen Rivera suddenly realized and extended his hand, “Thankyou for assisting in our investigation work.”
Purple Sumrs felt awkward and touched her nose, “It might be a bit early to say thank you… I think it’s necessary for to reintroduce myself. We have accepted Rowan Walt’s commission as her legal representatives. Please take care of us.”
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