Sullivan's expression, initially stoic, suddenly changed. His eyes widened in disbelief as he asked, "What did you just say?"

Ruby couldn't have that much money unless she had sold the apartment he had given her. The realization hit him hard, and his face darkened.

He had given her that apartment to help her escape her toxic family-not so she could sell it to bail him out.

"Mr. Vernon, I want to see her. Please, let her know," Sullivan requested.

Seeing Sullivan's anxiety, Paul hesitated momentarily before asking, "Mr. Heseltine, is there an issue with this money?"

Sullivan's expression stiffened.

After a long pause, he replied, "No... I just need to see her. I can't accept this money."

Paul gave him a long, scrutinizing look but refrained from pressing further. He nodded and left the detention center.

As he stepped out of the police station, his assistant called.

"The money Ruby provided does indeed come from the sale of her apartment. The property, located in the city center, was sold yesterday. There's nothing suspicious about it," the assistant reported.

Paul frowned.

After a moment of thought, he said quietly, "Look into Sullivan. Based on Ruby's circumstances, there's no way she could have afforded that property on her own."

He suspected that the funds Sullivan had embezzled from Prospectus Technology's pharmaceutical research had been used to purchase that property.noveldrama

If that were the case, why would he put the property in Ruby's name if they were merely coworkers? Unless... there was more to their relationship than just being colleagues.

Hanging up, Paul went to meet Ruby.

When Ruby learned that Sullivan wanted to see her, she refused outright, her tone cold and unyielding. "I've done all I can for him. Seeing him serves no purpose now."

The indifference in her response only deepened Paul's suspicions.

"Ms. Jenner, the investigation into Mr. Heseltine's embezzlement is still ongoing. I hope you'll cooperate. Are you sure your relationship with him is purely professional?" he asked.

"I've looked into this, and your

finances suggest it would be

impossible for you to afford a three-bedroom apartment in the city center outright. That property, which was recently transferred to your name-was it bought using the funds he embezzled?"

Paul's sharp gaze bore into Ruby as if trying to read her every subtle reaction.

Ruby turned her face away, avoiding his eyes. "Mr. Vernon, this is my private matter. I don't need to explain it to you."

She bit her lip, and a flicker of guilt flashed in her eyes.

Despite that, she remembered what Sullivan had said no one would ever be able to trace the funds back to her.

That thought steadied her nerves, and she met Paul's gaze with calm defiance.

Paul frowned and warned, "Ms.

Jenner, this matter could directly affect the severity of Mr. Heseltine's sentence. If the property was indeed purchased with embezzled funds, the consequences would begrave."

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Ruby looked at him with displeasure and insisted, "The property is mine and has nothing to do with embezzlement. If you need to trace the funds, you should talk to Sullivan, not me."

Her dismissive response only solidified Paul's suspicions.

This property under her name had to be tied to Sullivan in some way. No one would simply spend over 1,000,000 dollars on a coworker.

Seeing Ruby's refusal to cooperate,

Paul sighed and rose to his feet. "Ms. Jenner, regardless of your claims, Imust emphasize that if it's proven the property is tied to

embezzled funds, you can also face legal action from Prospectus Technology."

Ruby's hands tightened at her sides.

After a long pause, she said coldly, "As I've already said, my property has no connection to Sullivan. If there's nothing else, please leave. I have packing to do."