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Ethan’s most trusted man, Ben Dunn, stepped
out, trembling.
Ethan was surprised.
“Ocean Blue sent a message. I was going to
tell you. But Miss Tiffany said if I disturbed
her dog’s birthday, she’d get angry, and
you’d punish me.
“”
“You love Miss Tiffany so much, everyone knows. I was scared, so I didn’t tell you.”
“Boss, I’m sorry, please forgive me!”
He knelt down.
Ethan was stunned. In everyone’s eyes, he
was the man who indulged Tiffany’s every
whim.
He pointed the gun at Ben, but didn’t pull the
trigger.
“Ethan, I’m sorry. I just wanted to have a
good birthday for Moonie. I didn’t expect this
to happen.”
“Kill me if you must, it’s all my fault!”
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She pointed the gun at herself, crying. Ethan
showed a flicker of emotion,
“It’s not your fault. It’s the kidnappers‘ fault.
And it’s my fault for making enemies with
Ocean Blue.”
I smiled sadly, giving my sister–in–law a
subtle nod. She slipped away.
With all his men gathered, Ethan set off for
Ocean Blue.
When the police arrived, a bloody battle had
already taken place. The injured and the dead
littered the ground. They took everyone in for
questioning.
This incident unearthed many long–unsolved
cases in the city, implicating both the White
and Ocean Blue families.
Due to the large number of people involved
and the vast criminal network, the
government formed a special task force to
thoroughly investigate.
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At Mom’s cremation, Ethan was still being
questioned. He sent his lawyer to attend the
service.
“Ms. Evelyn, Mr. White asked me to bring the
divorce papers. He doesn’t want to involve
you, and hopes you can live a good life.
“Also, Mr. White asked me to tell you, he
actually loved you. He just believed the
kidnappers who said you had them kidnap
your mother–in–law, causing Tiffany’s tragic
fate, so he hated you.”
Hearing the lawyer’s words, I smiled
indifferently.
Love was laughable. Without basic trust, what
was the point?
My sister–in–law and I handled Mom’s
funeral.
“Claire, do you regret it?”
My sister–in–law firmly shook her head, “No!”
That day, Claire went to the police station
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and reported Tiffany and Ethan to the
authorities. She then contacted the media,
and the case gained wide attention,
prompting the government to take action.
Under immense pressure, the police quickly
apprehended the leaders of both Ocean Blue
and White gang.
Ethan, as the ringleader, was sentenced to
death.
Others were sentenced based on the severity
of their crimes.
As for Tiffany, she was charged with
attempted murder and conspiracy, and
imprisoned.
Claire went to study in America, and I settled
in a small town in Yunnan.
From then on, all that had happened, was but
a fleeting cloud.
