Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime
Chapter 1245

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 same throat-slitting, the same female, the same nudity, and the identical ring.

Hans Geoffrey, as the killer, would bring the Black Rose case to an end.

But there were still perplexing elements 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 Summers 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 gruesome.

"There must be reasons we don’t know..." Purple Summers murmured.

...

The next day, Purple Summers visited the Thompson Family in person and met 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 meticulous woman.

A servant brought tea and pastries as the two sat in the living room.

Surveying the decor, Purple Summers noted that the Thompson Family must be extremely 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 immediately 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 Summers 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 Summers 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 Summers 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 something that would ruin his future."

"Mrs. Thompson, could you say the same thing on the witness stand?" Purple Summers 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 Summers thought for a moment, then said, "Let me phrase it another way, Mrs. Thompson, do you want to help your husband?"

Abigail Thompson looked at Purple Summers for a long time 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 me?"

"Whether they believe it or not, someone needs to say these words." Purple Summers 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 time.

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