Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)
Chapter 173

Chapter 173 Take the Bait if You Will

"You saw him?" I was perplexed. Jill and I had only gone to the hospital once. What were the

odds?

"You know, that day, when we brought Ms. Newman to the nephrology department, in front of us in the queue was the driver. At that time, he even knelt before the doctor, saying he had kids and elders to take care of and that he only had a truck. If he died, his family would starve.

"I thought it was coincidental that time and observed him. Then, I noticed a red mark on the left side of his face, just like the man in the news!"

I skimmed through the news article on my phone and saw a red mark on the truck driver's face. When I recalled Danika's startled reaction when she first saw me and Jill's investigation report, I took a deep breath. "Jill, please just head home. And retract your private investigators too. Just give me all the information you have so far."

"No! I must follow through until the end! You still need my help!'

"You have to go back! Please just do me a favor this time." I knew Jill valued loyalty, but acting on impulse at a time like this was the wrong move. I wouldn't forgive myself if anything happened to her again. Hearing my plea, Jill asked, "What favor?"

I contemplated briefly and said, "Emma has been aiding me in my investigation about my dad, but she's still an ordinary person regardless. I need you to replace out all the information about what happened back then. "Please, return. No matter what, I'm still Keenan's niece, and he won't do anything to me. I need you to start the investigation now and fasten up our progress."

Jill repeatedly verified my mission for her and finally gave in after I relentlessly confirmed. "I'll return tomorrow, then. I'll send you the contact information of the Pope family's manager. You can seek him should you need anything." "Okay, Jill. Thank you."

Jill was momentarily speechless hearing my thanks. She disconnected the call after murmuring something.

I looked at Leonard beside me, and he was looking at his phone solemnly. Then, I retrieved the information Jill acquired before.

"Leonard, what do you think are our odds if we call the police?"

"Zero." He unhesitantly refused my idea.

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"Many die in car accidents every year. It's not enough to create a case. The police had already investigated it, and it'd be extremely difficult to overturn the case. Besides, you're not a family member, so you don't have a standing in this."

In all honesty, I understood all he said beforehand but still wanted to try. Of course, with my efforts alone, it'd be impossible to resolve this matter.

He sighed. "It seemed his and Jedidah's relationship had improved. Perhaps the project can proceed without needing any design modifications."

The next day, Leonard's words came true. Keenan invited us to go fishing, saying he had a VIP to introduce to us.

When we arrived at the reservoir, I saw Jedidah in casual clothing with a sunblock hat, looking like a retired business mogul.

"Is this your niece and her fiancé? What a good-looking couple!" He smiled at Leonard and me while Keenan nodded eagerly by the side.

"Not only that, Jed, but they're also the collaborators for our project this time. However, Leonard said he needs some time to consider. So, I'm a little worried."

Jedidah scrutinized Leonard from head to toe, then took a stool to sit by the water. "It's great that Mr. Harmon is being cautious. However, Keenan and I make most of the decisions here in Tarnival

"You can rest assured in our collaboration because the higher-ups will definitely support your involvement as a private enterprise."

He swung the fishing rod into the waters, and the bobber floated. I was confident he didn't attach a bait to his hook. Was he waiting for the fish to take the bait?