Chapter 1579

"My team found two batches of gold bars under the floor tiles in the inner room. How did they get there?" Elliot's words made Nancy freeze. She had not expected him to discover her well-hidden stash so quickly. She swallowed nervously, staying silent. Elliot added, "Mrs. Snyder, don't try to fool me. Your house, every inch of it, has been thoroughly inspected by the National Investigation Bureau. If necessary, they would dig deep to find what I'm looking for." Nancy's fear deepened. "M-My husband and son bought them with their hard-earned money. It's legitimate money. Is that illegal?" Elliot shook his head. Just as Nancy was about to relax, he said, "That's uncertain yet. If the money was earned through legitimate means, it's not illegal. But if it was obtained through any kind of shady dealings, then it is illegal. With such a large amount, you'd definitely be looking at jail time." Nancy shook her head frantically. "I haven't done anything wrong. Please don't ar