The Heiress's Return: From Zen to Zenith

Chapter 1011: 474 Bottom Line (First Update) _1 Chapter 1011: 474 Bottom Line (First Update) _1 At exactly two o’clock, Xenia Groove led her troops to the battlefield.

A crowd of people was overwhelming, passersby looked at their attire, their eyes strange and puzzled, some even took out their phones to take pictures and shoot videos.

Although Aubree Groove was heavily criticised online, the citizens of Pethkids were divided into two camps.

One group had lived through Pindo Rinto’s violent era, they deeply resented Pindo Rinto’s unscrupulous conduct.

As his daughter, their feelings towards Aubree were complicated, one group firmly believed in her, while another transferred the debts owed by Pindo Rinto onto her.

Thus, those who loved loved deeply, and those who hated hated deeply.

Upon seeing these young people causing such a commotion, everyone was shocked.

They felt these people were overly dramatic, making Aubree out to be an unforgivable sinner without any solid evidence.

A large number of internet celebrities rushed to live-stream, turning the front of the police department into a bustling market place with noisy crowds.

Xenia Groove didn’t show up; instead, she let Belleann Hutton shout slogans and instigate the emotions of the crowd, while she hid in the crowd to watch quietly, in case the Rintos decided to retaliate against her later.

In light of Bartlett Parker’s situation, the police department’s credibility was already significantly damaged.

It was an excellent opportunity to stir up opposition between the two sides.

Madon Linggo was enjoying his tea with a calm face, while Connie handed him the test results.

“Polyurethane, a radioactive element commonly known as PU, is an essential material in many atomic energy industries and is widely used in luggage, clothing, and furniture….”

Connie was stunned, “The murderer is a woman?”

This was almost unbelievable, but upon further thinking, she realised she had overlooked too many details at the crime scene.

For instance, if the murderer was a woman, such a bizarre choice of weapon would be far from the norm.

She looked at Madon Linggo with burning eyes, “Detective Lee, you indeed have sharp eyes.

Nothing can escape your observation.”

Madon Linggo gave a bitter smile, “The two victims didn’t need to die.”

He had been careless.

Connie mistakenly thought that Madon regretted the victims’ unnecessary deaths and tried to console him, “It’s not your fault, it’s the murderer who is inhumane.”

“You don’t understand,” Madon Linggo shook his head.

The Aria family brought trouble upon themselves this time.

After thinking for a while, he called Peter Aria to inform him of the situation.

There was silence from the other end of the phone call for a while, Madon wasn’t sure what comforting words he should offer.

“Dr.

Aria, you should make your decision soon, or else the whole Aria family won’t be able to rest easy.”

It seemed like she had gone entirely mad and intended to drag the whole Aria family down with her.

“I understand.

I will be responsible for the aftermath and consolation of the relatives of the deceased.

Thank you, Detective Lee.”

After hanging up the phone, Peter Aria opened his call log and located the number of a call made half a month ago.

The call was picked up after a few rings, a seductive female voice came through, “You finally reconnected with me.”

“Where are you?”

“Count Hotel, Presidential Suite.

Come over, I’ll be waiting.” The woman’s flirtatious laughter was enticing.

After hanging up the call, Peter Aria opened the drawer and took out an ampoule bottle with transparent liquid splashing around inside casually.

He put on his coat, wore his mask, and left his apartment, taking a taxi to the Count Hotel.

On the way, he ran into a group of people protesting against Aubree Groove, their force was astounding.

Peter Aria walked through the crowd and stood at the street corner, then he sent a message to Aubree Groove.

——Don’t be afraid, Dr.

Aria always believes in you.

Call me anytime if you need help, I’m always here for you.

He quickly received a reply——Thank you.

Peter Aria thought about how this group of people would soon be like locusts after autumn, unable to jump for more than a few hours, and then he took a taxi to the Count Hotel.

When he arrived, the hotel staff had already been waiting at the door, they directly led him to his room.

The door automatically opened, and the staff retreated.

Peter Aria adjusted his collar, and walked in.

The suite was spacious, in an European court style.

From the windows, he could oversee the main entrance of the police department.

“You’re here.” Vanessa Aria came out from the bathroom, her attire was provocative, almost wearing nothing but a bra and a revealing bathrobe, exposing her enticing semblance.

Barefoot, stepping onto the carpet, her delighted expression was like a little girl seeing her beloved.

Peter Aria furrowed his brows, quickly averted his gaze, and tossed a blanket from the sofa to her: “Put on your clothes.”

The giggling laughter of the woman echoed from behind: “You’re too adorable.

You’ve been scared by this?

What if I don’t put on clothes?”

Her robe fell to the ground.

Peter Aria turned and walked away.

“Stay right where you are,” Vanessa Aria ordered.

Peter Aria didn’t hesitate at all: “I indeed overestimated you, a woman without an iota of decency.

Talking to you even for a second makes me feel sick.”

Her eyes grew dark, and with a flick of her wrist, a dart whizzed by Peter Aria’s temple and lodged itself in the door.

“If you dare step out that door today, I’ll kill you.”

Peter Aria continued walking, unperturbed.

Vanessa Aria, infuriated, picked up her robe and wrapped it around herself, tying the belt around her waist, “Alright, fine, come back here.”

Peter Aria calmly responded: “Aside from your face, I don’t want to see a single inch of your bare skin.”

“Peter Aria, don’t go too far,” Vanessa Aria was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode.

This was simply humiliating.

“If that’s the case, then we really have nothing to say.”

“Fine, fine, fine.

Just wait two minutes for me.” Vanessa Aria turned and walked back into the bedroom.

There was a flicker in Peter Aria’s eyes – a sign that he was silently observing his surroundings.

Two minutes later, Vanessa Aria emerged again, clad in a red dress with a chiffon scarf around her neck: “This is my most conservative outfit.

If you don’t accept, then I can’t do anything else.”

Peter Aria turned and looked at her coldly: “Last night, a murder occurred on Dazdame Road, with two adult men as the victims.”

Vanessa Aria raised an eyebrow, “Those two are truly unlucky.

What awful luck, to have such a thing occur right around the New Year.

Their families must be heartbroken.”

“Where were you last night?” Peter Aria’s gaze was intense.

Vanessa Aria chuckled: “Are you suspecting me?”

“I’m asking you, where were you last night?”

Vanessa Aria lazily slumped onto the sofa: “I was asleep in the hotel.”

“Do you have an alibi?”

“Nope.” Vanessa Aria crossed her arms, seemingly proud of her response.

She looked at Peter Aria provocatively, barefoot, walked over and said, “My dear brother, even if it was me who killed those people, what can you do?

Do you have any evidence?

Even if you do, would you dare let the police arrest me?

If the heiress of the Aria family is found to have brutally murdered two people, the centuries-long reputation of the Arias would be ruined overnight.

I suppose you would still be willing to take the blame for this, but our elder brother wouldn’t be able to bear it.

I suggest you save your strength.

You’re no servant of justice, and you certainly don’t have the right to judge me.”

Peter Aria’s gaze was dark as he asked, “Just who are you, and what is your aim in infiltrating the Aria family?”

Vanessa Aria tiptoed, her soft breath tickling his ear, and giggled: “Why don’t you take a wild guess, brother?”

Peter Aria’s eyes flickered, his voice deep and low: “I don’t know what your aim is, but I hope that you will turn yourself in to the police willingly.

The law may offer leniency…”

Vanessa Aria, as if hearing a hilarious joke, laughed uproariously: “Are you kidding?”

Just at this moment—

Peter Aria’s eyes narrowed.

His right hand, hidden in his pocket, flew up at lightning speed, his fingers clenching a syringe.

The needle shot forward and jabbed into the back of Vanessa Aria’s neck with a speed that was too fast for the human eye to react to.

Vanessa Aria didn’t have time to react.

Her eyes widened, her gaze fixed on the face just within arm’s reach.

It was such a handsome face – but the eyes held such an icy and inscrutable look, mirroring the depths of Hell itself.

Vanessa Aria opened her mouth: “You …”

Her body collapsed onto the floor.

Peter Aria put away the syringe, watching quietly as she fell.

“This is a hallucinogenic I extracted myself.

You’re lucky.

You’re the first one who gets to try it.

It will slowly trap you in a hallucination, but your consciousness will remain clear.”

Vanessa Aria ground her teeth and tried to stand up several times, but she failed each attempt.

“You…

you…

scoundrel…

setting me up.”

Peter Aria said coolly: “Against a villain, there is no need to be honorable.