Chapter 135

Luke glanced at me, as though he had something to say but hesitated.

Suddenly, a more urgent question came to mind. "Luke, what compelled you to dig into Cindy's background?"

This was a deeply hidden family secret. Even Steven, a renowned private investigator in Johnsonville's upper echelons, had only managed to uncover surface-level details. The explosive information Luke had discovered must have required substantial effort and resources.

Luke responded calmly, "You mentioned that Cindy seemed to have a vendetta against you, but you didn't know why. Later, Stephen also found it peculiar. We analyzed Cindy and Max's actions and concluded that you were indeed Cindy's target. Stephen suggested I start by investigating Cindy's background. During my investigation, I discovered that Cindy's mother, Susanne, had a brief connection with the teacher."

At this point, Luke pursed his lips and looked at me earnestly. "I apologize, Jen, for acting without your permission."

In that moment, I s