Chapter 157

I couldn't help but laugh at her ambitious demeanor. "Weren't you just saying this was supposed to be a vacation, and you were gonna leave all work behind?"

Kathy shook her head, looking a bit helpless. "But it's so much money. How could I possibly turn it down?"

"Alright, if you need to go back, then go. Should I have Simon go with you?"

Kathy shot me a look. "Do I look like a three-year-old? I don't need anyone to take me home. I've already bought my ticket. I'm leaving tomorrow morning, no need to see me off."

Since she was so insistent, there was nothing I could do. I just reminded her to be safe on her way back.

After dinner, I went to bed early. The events of the afternoon had left my mind in a bit of a fog, and I needed some rest to process everything.

In the middle of the night, I woke up thirsty. My throat was dry, and when I reached for the water glass on my nightstand, it was empty. I had no choice but to get up and go to the kitchen for some water.

As soon as I opened the door, I noticed a light coming from the living room.

There was a figure moving quietly in the glow, doing something I couldn't quite make out.

I froze and crept closer.

The person didn't notice me and continued with their task. As I got nearer, I realized they were taking photos of a document I had left on the couch earlier-a stock agreement.

I walked up and saw Eugene, focused on his task, snapping away. He had already taken several photos.

I asked softly, "What are you doing?"

Startled, Eugene dropped the papers he was holding. He turned to me, eyes wide with fear. "Ms. Sharp, why are you up?"

I gave a cold laugh. "If I hadn't come out, I wouldn't have known you were taking pictures of my things. Why are you doing this? Who are you taking these for?"

Eugene waved his hands frantically. "No, no, it's not like that. I was just curious and wanted to look into it."

His flimsy excuse didn't convince me. I scoffed. "Not telling the truth, huh? Fine, I'll call the police right now. Let's see what they have to say."

Eugene panicked. "No, please don't call the police, Ms. Sharp. I swear, I was just curious. I didn't mean any harm. Please don't be angry."

I picked up my phone, pretending to dial. He rushed forward to stop me. I glared at him. "Are you going to get physical with me now?"

Eugene quickly backed off. "No, no, I would never."

I went to the next room and knocked on Savannah's door. She woke up quickly and opened the door. "What's wrong, Ms. Sharp?"

I pointed at Eugene. "I caught him taking pictures of my stuff."

Savannah immediately grabbed Eugene and pinned him down. "Why were you taking those pictures? What's your motive?"

Eugene was terrified, dropping his phone. I picked it up and opened the photo gallery.

It was filled with countless pictures of me, documenting everything I did, even meetings my mom had. The realization of how closely Eugene had been monitoring my life was chilling.

I glared at him. "Who are you sending these to? Why so many pictures of me?"

Eugene tried to deny it at first, but with the evidence laid out, he had no choice but to admit his wrongdoing, though he still wouldn't reveal who was behind it.

I sneered at his silence. "Not talking, huh? Fine, I'll go to the police first thing in the morning. Let's see if you keep quiet then. Once they check your bank records, they'll find out who you're working for."

Eugene's face went pale. "No, no, Ms. Sharp, I'll tell you. It was Mr. Jordan who asked me to take the pictures."

I crossed my arms. "What did he want you to photograph?"

"Everything related to you, especially the urban renewal project."

He spoke cautiously, then fell to his knees. "Please, Ms. Sharp, don't call the police. If I get arrested, I'm done for. I have a niece and her child to take care of. I don't want to drag them into this. I was wrong, I really was."

A niece? I almost laughed. "Your niece's name is Elora, and her child is Jason, right?"

Eugene nodded, looking confused. "Ms. Sharp, how do you know that? Did you know I was spying on you all along?"

I looked at him and said, "Because when Elora died, the police investigated her social connections. That's how I found out about you."

Eugene was stunned. "Elora is dead? Ms. Sharp, please don't joke about this. She's my only family. You can punish me however you want, but..."

I turned to Savannah. "Show him the video."

Savannah nodded, took out her phone, and played the video of Elora jumping off a building, handing it to Eugene.

Eugene's hands trembled as he took the phone. He watched in disbelief until the moment of impact, when Elora hit the ground. The phone slipped from his hands, and he collapsed to the floor, his face ashen.

"Elora! Elora!"

Eugene began to wail. "Why didn't anyone tell me? I thought..."

"Do you know why no one told you? Because Brandon intercepted everything. He's involved in this, otherwise why would he keep it from you?"

"And Jason..."

Eugene snapped back to reality. "What about Jason?"

"He's gone too. Someone left him by the shore, and he was swept away by the waves. I handled it personally. We haven't found the culprit yet, so both his and Elora's bodies are still in the police morgue, waiting for justice before they can be buried."

I couldn't describe Eugene's expression. It was as if his world had collapsed.

His eyes were empty, devoid of any emotion.

"If I told you both incidents might be connected to the Jordan family, would you still work for Brandon?"

"By spying for him, you've become his accomplice. If it weren't for you, Elora might still be alive."

"Think carefully. Do you still want to work for Brandon?"

They say extreme grief leaves a person expressionless.

I signaled Savannah to help Eugene up.

Savannah grabbed his arm, and he moved like a ghost, completely at her mercy.

"Lock him in his room. Let him think it over."

Savannah nodded, pushing Eugene into his room and locking the door from the outside.

She returned, looking hesitant. "Ms. Sharp, do you think Eugene will change?"

I sighed, rubbing my temples. "I don't know, Savannah. But he needs to understand the consequences of his actions. Maybe this will make him see the truth."

Savannah nodded, though her expression remained uncertain. "I hope so. For everyone's sake."