Chapter 223

Elena smiled slightly, then casually pulled two hundred-dollar bills from her bag and discreetly slipped them into Felicia's hand. "Here's the thing—we received a tip that Madam Burke's sudden illness was caused by family conflicts. We would love to learn more details." Felicia's fingers clenched tightly around the bills, her gaze flickering. "Family conflicts? Well… it's complicated. Besides, we have a train to catch…" Elena upped the ante, pulling out another two hundred-dollar bills and handing them to Shirley. "I also heard that Madam Burke's daughter has a complicated relationship with the heir of the Hastings family. Is that true?" Shirley's eyes lit up as she quickly grabbed the money, and her tone softened considerably. "Ah, every family has their troubles! To be honest, Nicole is really unreliable…" Elena covered her mouth in feigned shock. "Really? Can you tell me more? What were they arguing about? Was there a third party involved?" Shirley and Felicia exchanged a gla