In the study, Tristan and Nova sat side by side, maintaining a certain distance between them.

Before Tristan returned home for dinner, his assistant had already unearthed some clues. Seizing the moment, Tristan shared the findings with Nova.

"It's clear that the Brooks family is deeply involved in this," he said.

Nova wasn't surprised; she had suspected as much.

"Our investigation indicates that Mia started spreading rumors about Cleo at school after her mother egged ...