Chapter 810 INTERVIEW (XV)

Luo Yan knew that she was just playing her part, so he decided to just play along. Sofia, dont you want to help me figured out the truth? I didnt ask this question because I want to disrespect the dead. Any information you will give me will definitely help in uncovering the truth. So, I hope Sofia could help me.

Now that he had given the other a viable reason to answer his inquiry, Sofia finally no longer looked so hesitant. I dont really know much about her. I know her name was Elizabeth and that she pa.s.sed away three years ago. Eddie doesnt really talk much about her. At least that was the case at first. Servants do talk. And as much as I didnt plan to listen to them, I did hear some things.

Things like? Luo Yan prompted the other to continue.

That she and Eddie didnt really get along, especially on the later years before her death. They often quarrel because of Elizabeths, how do I say it, gambling habit. When Eddies political career started, he became extremely busy. I suppose they started to drift apart then.

Theirs was not really a marriage born from love. Its more of a business. At least that was the case om Eddies part. Shen was from an old aristocratic family, you see. You know how most of them had started to lose their wealth at the turn of the century. To support their lavish lifestyle, most of them married rich merchants for their money. In return, the merchants will have the upper circle connections they needed for their business. It was some sort of equal exchange.

But from what I heard from the servants, I think Elizabeth loved Eddie dearly. She was the one who approached him first and expressed her interest. With how Mr. Harcourt was, he immediately approved of the match. Eddie wasnt really too keen on it but because its what his father wanted, he went through with the wedding.

You see, Eddie might appear proud and p.r.i.c.kly but he really respects his father. All he wanted was to get his approval. I guess that wouldnt happen now. No matter what the things the others might have said about him, I dont think hes capable of killing anyone.

[So, youre now even defending your new beau in front of your old one.] Luo Yan thought but he quickly wiped it off from his mind. What a silly thing to think of at a time like this.

But since his cinnamon roll had a.s.sured him that Edward was not the culprit, then he most likely wasnt. The other must have found evidence of that for him to say so. He would definitely not say that just because he was too much in character. With his a.s.surance, Luo Yan could probably eliminate Edward from the list of suspects. Not that he was ever at the top of the list anyway.

But something was still nagging at Luo Yan. And he couldnt let go of the feeling that it had something to do with this Elizabeth. Her, dying three years ago just before they met William Harcourt had to mean something. In plots like this, something like that was hardly coincidental.

Do you know how Elizabeth died? he asked.

If I remember correctly, it was due to a heart attack.

Heart attack? Wait- didnt Mrs. Harcourt died of the same thing? Another coincidence? That icky feeling he felt just intensified.

Did you hear anything from the servants, about anything strange that happened on the day that she died? he asked.

Sofia was silent for a second, as if trying to remember if she heard of something like that. Then, as if a light bulb turned on inside her head, an enlightened expression appeared on her face.

I dont know if this is of any import, but the servants did say that someone visited Elizabeth on the day that she had a heart attack. It was a woman. No one recognized her, they just said that she was very beautiful.

A very beautiful woman, huh. And no one questioned her death? They just accepted that she had a heart attack? Shes probably not even 50 back then. Too young to suffer a sudden heart failure. Unless, she already had a history of a weak heart.

Im not really sure. But- but I can ask Eddie. Then, I could tell it to you later, Sofia said. If you have any more questions about Elizabeth, I could ask Eddie about it.

Thank you, Sofia. That would be really helpful, Luo Yan said. More information surrounding Elizabeths death would be much appreciated. And if you could also ask information about Madame Harcourts death, then I would be more than thankful.

Madame Harcourt? You mean Eddies mother?

Luo Yan nodded. I think it will be very vital in this investigation.

If it is, then, okay. I will do my best to get the information you need, Sofia said with determination.

Thank you, Sofia, that would be most helpful.

Sofia smiled in her charming way. Anything to apprehend the culprit.

Luo Yan stood up. I think that should be all. He walked over in front of Sofia and stretched his hand to the other. She put her hand on his palm and he gently pulled her up. Thank you for being so cooperative, Sofia.

Oh, its nothing James. Im just doing what I have to.

You truly are so beautiful. Then, Luo Yan slowly lowered his head, kissing the back of Sofias hand. He didnt remove his gaze from her, as if trying to seduce the other with his eyes. Once hes done, he continued, If you are a fleeting cloud, I wish I could be the night sky that could envelop you forever.

Sofia seemed to be nailed on the floor, unable to move. And then, just like what Luo Yan expected and wanted, her whole face turned bright red.

Luo Yan smiled triumphantly at that.