#Chapter 77: Lionel repents

Lionel’s POV I listened to the audio files again and again. Searching for any hint of deception. A slip of tongue…a lilt to her voice…words that hinted at previous plans. Something that would either put my doubts to rest or prove them right. I thought I caught hints of anger in her voice. A tightness to it. But I could not be sure. I regretted destroying the Frost earring in my fit of rage. It might have given me good insight into the conversation within the car. But then another idea occurred to me. I did have video feed from the mansion. Perhaps I could observe that. It was highly unlikely that she would have a guard up every moment over the last six months. If she had been working with her ex…there would be signs. If she was innocent…then her behavior that night might also be an indication. And if it gave me a chance to look at her face free of her anger…that was my business. It was time consuming task. But worth the effort. I had my answer by the end. It did