Chapter 1482:

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Upon reaching ground level, Ethel tried to reassure Nicole. “Kiki, don't worry. Although we've only just begun, we now have valuable clues. I won't let up. Wait for updates from the comfort of your home. I’ll keep you informed.”

“Very good,” Nicole acknowledged.

Suddenly, a memory struck Nicole. Alec mentioned that Jamie had surreptitiously stolen the document. If Jamie had access, he probably possessed pertinent information.

Either he knew Brett or had been in contact with someone who did, and upon reflection, Jamie emerged as a pivotal figure in this scenario.

Turning to Ethel, Nicole said, “I will go home and go over my ideas thoroughly. If I discover anything noteworthy, I will inform you promptly.”

"Understood, Kiki." Watching Nicole leave, Ethel headed back to the Brett residence.

Climbing up to the third floor, Ethel found the door closed. Quietly, she retrieved the garbage bag. She went down to a secluded area and meticulously searched through its contents.

Among household waste, I have unearthed a takeaway food container. With precision, he placed it in an evidence bag and secured it.

Her suspicions had previously been aroused by a chocolate wrapper sticking out of the garbage bag. It was unusual for an elderly person to indulge in such sweets, given his dental problems.

The presence of the takeout food container pointed to the possible residence of a younger individual, which contradicted the elderly woman's claims.

Nicole did not return to the villa after leaving. Instead, she contacted Jemma to ask for Melissa's address. Nicole then took a taxi to Melissa's home.

During the ride, Nicole thought about her father's death. This memory was a sore point she had avoided for years, making her heart ache painfully every time it surfaced, leaving her nearly breathless.

At first, he couldn't understand why his father had decided to jump off a building. In his memories, his father was a pillar of strength. Despite the turbulence the Lawrence Group had faced over the years, he had always guided them.

Nicole recalls an incident where a massive mistake nearly bankrupted them, saddled with over a billion dollars in debt. Her father gathered the family together to prepare for the worst.

He concluded by saying, “Don't worry. This is just the worst case scenario. No matter what happens, I won't abandon you. We will stay together and deal with our debts little by little. If necessary, we will sell our house and rent somewhere else. Staying together as a family is what counts.”

In the end everything worked out without a hitch. His father's resilience and calm attitude towards life's challenges were monumental.

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