“No. I made the investigation not long after I woke up. Although it took some time, it’s worth it. And it’s so shocking that she has many skeletons in her closet.”

The words “woke up” captured Estelle’s attention. “Not long after you... woke up?”

After a few seconds of silence, Mr. Mysterious nodded and said affirmatively, “Yes, not long after I woke up.”

Estelle didn’t understand what he meant by that, but she didn’t ask for more.

Soon, the car stopped at the gate of ...