Venice was shocked, “Wh-What do you mean?”
Trevor’s face darkened, “I’m asking the questions here!”
Venice shook her head fearfully, “I don’t know. You should find Dillon. She knows more than I do. I only know about the infants switching. As for what really happened to the mother and whether she did anything, I honestly don’t know.
“I just wanted the money. I never thought about harming someone’s life. There were four people in the delivery room at that time. You can ask the other two.
They were responsible for the delivery. They should know more than me…”
“They are all dead.” Trevor interrupted her. He coldly stared at her and continued, “You didn’t know?”
Venice muttered with a bewildered expression, ’ Dead? How could they be dead?”
Trevor observed her expression. The fear and confusion in her eyes seemed genuine.
“Think carefully about the appearance of that man. I’ll pay you double if you’re willing to return to Hustuabourg with me and make a statement.”
Venice snapped back, her expression cold, “I won’t go back.”
She had been living abroad for over twenty years; her parents had long passed away. Now that she was approaching fifty, she just had to endure a few more years to qualify for welfare assistance. Life would eventually get better for her.
But returning to her home country might mean facing imprisonment and the disdain of her siblings. For that reason, she preferred not to go back even when her life abroad was tough. At least by staying away, her family would think she was flourishing abroad and had forgotten about them.
She could never hold her head up in front of her relatives and friends if she returned.
Trevor remained calm and said flatly, “Ms. Taylor, if you have time, please think carefully about my offer.”
He pushed his business card across the table, “If you’ve made up your mind, you can contact me at this number.”
Venice did not take the card but stuffed all the remaining money into her bag and stood up.
Trevor did not stop her. He just watched her quietly.
Venice took two steps before she turned around, clenching her fists, “Did you find that girl?”
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