When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 381

The small black storage drive remained on the table between Joseph Tremont and Alessandro Virelli.

It looked ordinary and small. More like it's insignificant. Yet, for reasons Alessandro himself could not explain, he could not take his eyes off it.

Joseph finally broke the silence. "Justice Elena."

She looked at him.

"I believe we should continue in the viewing room."

She understood immediately.

Without another word, she nodded toward one of the investigators. "Prepare the equipment."

"Yes, ma'am."

The investigator left immediately.

A few minutes later, everyone entered the adjoining viewing room.

A large monitor had already been switched on.

The technician connected the storage drive carefully before stepping aside.

Joseph remained standing. Steve stood beside him. Justice Elena deliberately chose not to sit because her attention never left Alessandro.

Though he remained calm. At least...

That was what he wanted everyone to believe.

Joseph finally spoke. "Twenty-three years ago...Ethan Rhodes realized someone was manipulating the people around him. He didn't know how far the conspiracy would go. He didn't even know if he would survive it."

Joseph lowered his eyes briefly. "But he knew one thing. He had to leave something behind."

Now, everyone was silent.

Joseph nodded toward the technician. "Play it."

The screen came to life. The room is filled with old surveillance footage. The picture quality was far from perfect. Occasional static crossed the screen.

The audio faded in and out.

Justice Elena had seen most of it before.

Joseph had watched it more than once.

Steve had reviewed every available frame.

But this time...

Nobody was watching the recording. They were watching Alessandro.

At first...Nothing changed, he remained relaxed. His eyes narrowed almost imperceptibly. His shoulders stiffened.

And Joseph noticed it.

Justice Elena noticed too.

The recording continued. Several familiar moments appeared.

The laboratory.

James.

Mike Richardson.

Fragments everyone in the room had already examined during the investigation.

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