Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1422

In the previous investigation involving Kaitlyn, it was discovered that she had covert connections with a group of individuals. These individuals were part of a small gang hailing from Centrolis, consisting of low-level thugs.

Subsequently, when Kaitlyn leaped off the cliff, these individuals dispersed and vanished without a trace.

Given Nicholas' influence, he could have easily captured them all, but he deemed it unnecessary. They were merely insignificant figures unlikely to cause any major trouble.

It came as a surprise they had now resurfaced in the black market.

"Ian has already interrogated these individuals," Nicholas mentioned, sipping his tea. "They lack connections and were simply making a living by engaging in minor disruptions and extorting protection fees. Eventually, they entered the illegal drug trade, enticed by its profits, which led them to band together.

"Renee previously contacted them."

Zuko's expression darkened as he listened in silence.

"She asked them to purchase Safe Bet, a type of sleeping pill. This medication had been banned by authorities years ago but still circulate in the black market. According to their confessions, Renee paid them handsomely.

"After obtaining the drug, she ingested it in the recommended dosage, thereby not endangering her life. Astonishingly, she even called them after taking the drug to ask about its precautions."

Nicholas then displayed the phone records of their conversations to Zuko, who squinted. Renee had contacted these individuals before her suicide attempt.

"All of this was a meticulously calculated scheme on her part!" Zuko exclaimed bitterly. "She did it to manipulate Toph into feeling guilty and trap him, all to achieve her goals!"

Nicholas' expression changed, and he released a long sigh.

"Zuko, I'm truly sorry... I never anticipated that Renee would take such a path."

"Dad, this isn't your fault," Zuko reassured him.

"After discovering all of this, I've pondered a lot." Nicholas looked at Zuko, his eyes betraying his conflicting feelings. "Renee grew up in an abnormal environment from a young age, making it difficult for her to develop a sound mind. Even though she used to be kind and weak and intended to bring Pammy back wholeheartedly... a personality like hers will shift to the extreme when slightly provoked."