Under the Heiress' Facade

"Yes, I'm out. But Aury, there doesn't seem to be much difference between me being released on bail and not," Queenie remarked sarcastically.

Aurora gently advised, "You can't be too greedy. At the very least, your release has weakened your family's public opinion crisis."

Queenie gritted her teeth as she thought of the two policemen guarding the villa. "They sent police to guard my house. Are you sure they're trying to weaken public opinion rather than increase it?" "Is that so? I didn't expect them to do that."

Queenie grew outraged when she listened to Aurora's lukewarm tone. Aurora remained calm simply because she didn't get involved in the trouble.

"Aury, don't forget what I did for you back then. Do you think you'd be able to sit still if something were to happen to me?" Queenie said solemnly. "Queenie Killian, are you threatening me?"

Queenie noticed that Aurora's tone had shifted.

Aurora was no longer as polite as before. She didn't even address Queenie as "Aunt" but called her by her full name.

Queenie clenched her fists. She couldn't complain because she still needed Aurora's help. So, she had no choice but to soften her tone.

"I don't dare to, but you can't let me suffer so much humiliation, right? After all, I'm part of the Killians."

"What do you want?"

Queenie demanded unceremoniously, "I want the police to leave. I want my freedom back!"

Aurora remained silent for a moment before responding, "That's a bit difficult. It's possible to pay bail for false accusations and bribes, but it's difficult to do so in murder cases.

"Although the Killians have power as the head of the four influential families, we still have to abide by the laws."

Moreover, there was news from Southburrow that Cavenridge was pursuing Isabella's case. The police concluded the case too hastily, so they requested a re-investigation. If she intervened at this time, she would be in serious trouble.

Queenie thought angrily, "You're spouting rubbish! You just don't want to help me! You know that Isabella's and Madison's deaths have nothing to do with me!"

Aurora said softly, "Yes, I know that, but the police want evidence. The only way is for them to find a new suspect. Then, your name will be cleared."

Queenie squinted slightly, realizing what Aurora meant. She needed to find a scapegoat to confess as Isabella's and Madison's murderer so that she could get out of trouble completely.

More significantly, she couldn't find the scapegoat casually. It had to be someone who had a certain relationship with the case. Besides, that person had to be trustworthy and controllable. It had to be someone who wouldn't betray her.

She thought of several people before choosing a familiar face.

...

It was already dark when Hera and Nathan arrived at Southburrow Airport. After getting off the plane, she felt dizzy as if she had a cold or a fever.

She believed she had caught a cold after taking a hot spring bath In addition, she flew from north to south, and the temperature difference was significant.

Hera informed Nathan before going to the restroom, where she jabbed herself with the gold needles Bernard had given her. Soon, she managed to suppress her fever. She still had a headache, but it wouldn't affect her condition.

"Ms. Youngworth, are you feeling unwell? We can stay at the hotel tonight and start tomorrow morning."

Nathan saw Hera coming out of the restroom. Although she appeared better, she still looked uncomfortable.

"I'm fine. Just stick to the original plan. By the way, Captain Olson, you can just call me Hera."

She didn't want to delay everyone's time because of her condition. She wanted to get the box Isabella had mentioned as soon as possible to avoid accidents.

Nathan was a little surprised. As the daughter of a wealthy family, Hera had always appeared cold and unapproachable. However, after getting along with her, he found that she wasn't aloof and could endure hardships.