The next morning, with the tint of late-night drama still lingering in the Livingston mansion, Arthur Havelock gathered all the remaining family members and important witnesses in the great hall. The loud crackle of the fireplace and the cozy warmth from the fire contrasted with the tension in the room. Havelock, dressed in his dark blue tailcoat, resumed his place in front of the audience. In his hands was a folder with the latest notes and documents.

—Last night," Havelock began, "revealed a lot to us. Now it's time to finally figure out what happened and answer all the questions.

He got up and walked over to a large table on which various evidence and documents were placed. Havelock opened the folder and began to explain the details of the investigation.

"Lord Edmund Livingston was murdered as a result of a complex conspiracy involving financial fraud and personal motives," he said. — The murder was planned in such a way as to hide the true motives and create the appearance of randomness.

Havelock pointed to the map of the mansion and the photographs in front of him.

— The main goal was to eliminate Lord Livingston in order to gain control over his financial assets. Martin Rhodes, an outside partner, had significant financial interests in a company in which Livingston was a key player. When Lord launched an investigation into financial fraud, Rhodes realized that he would lose everything if Livingston made the truth public.

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Martin Rhodes, who was still sitting, clearly depressed, lowered his head. Havelock continued:

— Rhodes was the one who organized the murder. He arranged the crime to look like the result of an internal conflict or secret manipulations in the family in order to distract attention from his real role.

Havelock pointed at Rebecca Livingston.

— Rebecca, you really played an important role, but not as a direct performer. Your actions with mystical rituals and connections with secret meetings were used by Rhodes to create false trails. Your letters and notes became part of his plan.

Havelock then turned to Helen and James Livingston.

— Helen, your participation in financial fraud and manipulation was forced. You were trying to save the family property and avoid disgrace. Your role in this case was related to attempts to cover up the debt and ensure the financial situation of the family. James, your internal conflict and desire to share the inheritance with your father made you indirectly involved in this complicated tangle, but you were not the direct culprit.

He also mentioned other small children and maids who were indirectly involved or witnessed, but did not play key roles in the crime.

Havelock put all the details together.

"All the elements of the crime," he continued, "were carefully planned and coordinated. Rhodes used the family's internal conflicts and secret interactions to hide his real role. His plan was very sophisticated, but as we can see, no crime goes unpunished if the investigator does not miss the details.

Havelock added that subsequent justice measures will be aimed at ensuring appropriate punishment for Rhodes and enabling the Livingston family to cope with the consequences of the tragedy. He also recalled that the financial and legal issues that arose as a result of the murder will be resolved in court.

At the end of the meeting, Havelock expressed his condolences and wishes to all participants to cope with the consequences and start a new life.

When the meeting ended, Havelock felt relieved. He knew that every disclosure and every detail solved was part of the path to justice. The Livingston Mansion, once full of secrets and conflicts, has now become the place where the truth came to light.

Havelock went outside, where the morning light was permeated with freshness. He looked at the ancient mansion, realizing that his work here was completed. Now it was time to move on, in search of new challenges and opportunities, leaving behind a trail of justice and hope for a better future for all involved.