Book 5: Scott Bailey’s Statement

“Gary Laurier is just a pawn, Mr. Laurier. The actual mastermind is your mother, Evangeline Laurier. I’m sorry, but I have to arrest all three of them.”

Maddox froze at the most shocking news. The woman who had brought them up was a murderer? How could she kill Lennox when she showed her affection for him openly? Ever since his death, she had been blaming him for negligence and murder. Was it all an act to manipulate his father?

“Are you sure, officer? I still can’t believe it. Maybe Scott is lying...” He trailed off, unable to continue further. Was Scott under threat?

“I doubt it. We’ve used a lie detector on him, Mr. Laurier. Do you want to be present at our next session?”

Maddox felt disturbed by the news. But he wanted to confront Scott. “Yes, please. That would be very helpful.”

“Good. You can come over to the police station around noon. We’ll interrogate Lucille Hartley as well and find out her involvement in the case.”

“I’ll be there, officer. Tha