Billionaire's Regret Finding Her (Caitlin and Sebastian) novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19

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Everyone headed downstairs, and Caitlin quickly confirmed that the poisonous snake she had hung in the corridor was indeed gone.

“Beatrice, I had hung the snake in the corner of the corridor, hoping to show it to you as evidence. But now it’s missing.” Caitlin said.

“How could it have disappeared? Who would take it?” Beatrice asked, her face darkening.

Caitlin scanned the gathered servants. They all shook their heads, each claiming to have seen no one near the area.

Molly looked toward the corridor and remarked, “Unfortunately, that spot doesn’t have surveillance cameras–it’s a blind spot. If someone took the snake, there’s no way to identify them.”

“It’s actually quite simple,” Caitlin explained, her eyes sharp. “For someone to boldly steal the snake in broad daylight, it could only mean one thing–they’re guilty and afraid of being caught. The person who stole the snake is most likely the same person who brought it here to harm Mr. Vanderbilt!”

This was exactly what Caitlin had anticipated. She had intentionally chosen a location with no cameras to lure the culprit into taking the snake.

In daylight, with Beatrice on the premises and ready to investigate, the guilty party would feel pressured to dispose of the evidence, even if it meant taking a huge risk. Caitlin had baited the trap perfectly.

“You’re right! Caitlin, you’re so clever!” Molly exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

To her, Caitlin was not only beautiful and intelligent but also kind to Howard–truly the perfect candidate for her brother’s wife!

Beatrice nodded approvingly. “Your reasoning makes sense. But how do we find the culprit?”

“Beatrice, please gather all The Vanderbilt Family members in the main hall. I’ll expose the culprit for you!” Caitlin declared confidently.

“Alright!” Beatrice agreed, intrigued by Caitlin’s boldness.

Molly, brimming with excitement, was eager to see Caitlin in action. “She’s like a modern–day Sherlock Holmes! I can’t wait to see how she solves this case!”

At the Seb Manor main hall, Beatrice presided as the Vanderbilt family members assembled. The servants stood outside in orderly rows.

Those absent included the injured Willa and Xylia, as well as Sebastian, who was still confined to his bed. Everyone else, including Sebastian’s father, Raymond, was present.

Raymond rarely returned from managing the family’s international business abroad, making his appearance noteworthy.

Caitlin scanned the gathered faces. The complex web of relationships within the Vanderbilt family was striking.

Beatrice turned to Caitlin. “Everyone’s here. How do you plan to find the culprit?”

Caitlin stepped forward and addressed the room. “Beatrice, as I mentioned earlier, the snake was hung in a corner of the corridor where there are no surveillance cameras. The culprit likely believed that removing the evidence would save them from suspicion.

“But they’ve underestimated me. I applied a special substance to the rope used to hang the snake. Anyone who touched the rope to retrieve the snake will have traces of it on their hands.

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Chapter 19

“By simply inspecting everyone’s palms, I can identify the culprit!”

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Caitlin’s confidence was palpable, William, standing among the crowd, watched her intently, intrigued by her composure

and strategy.

Beatrice gave the order. “Everyone, show your palms to Caitlin for inspection!”

Reluctantly, everyone complied, extending their hands. Caitlin inspected them one by one, moving from person to person.

After completing her inspection, she returned to the hall and addressed Beatrice.

“Well?” Beatrice asked.

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