Chapter 176

Days passed.

The culprit's suicide by leaping into the sea was a fitting end in the eyes of the populace. Evil should meet its just desserts. The hidden body case faded, less and less the topic of town chatter. In a few months, they would bury it in the annals of history, never to be spoken of again.

Although the case had concluded, the Peaceful Island project was yet to progress. Especially given that the construction contractors, managers, and workers who collaborated with the Moore family now found themselves on thin ice. The government too, eager not to drag this on, hoped the project would resume promptly, bolstering Crystal Cove's economy.

But the Moore household was in turmoil, likely marking their exit from this venture. Insiders hinted that within a week, a new construction company would be chosen for the project. Jonathan, always with an ear to the ground, missed no updates. He was determined to ensure the Heavenly Pillar real estate secured thi