The drama finally ended.
The biggest winner was Grace.
Not only had her student triumphed with a gold and silver medal, but she had also witnessed the spectacular downfall of her rival, whose life was now in shambles due to infidelity and a shattered family.
It was a moment of pure elation for Grace, a feeling she thought couldn't be surpassed.
But fate had another surprise in store.
A call from a police acquaintance brought news of a significant breakthrough in the car accident case, suggesting it was likely a murder-for-hire plot!
As Grace listened intently, Violeta sat quietly in the back seat.
The contact from the police said that someone had anonymously provided clues, significantly shortening their investigation time.
If all the clues were verified to be correct, the nature of the case would change, and the true culprit behind the scenes would be brought to justice.
"Someone anonymously reported? Have you found out who?" Grace asked.
"Who was it, Vivian's phone? Could she be that stupid ... "
Violeta sat in the back seat, casually playing with her phone.
After Grace finished the call, she glanced at Violeta in the rearview mirror, still playing with her phone.
The acquaintance's words echoed in Grace's mind.
The anonymous report was made during the chaotic scene at the hotel.
There were only a few people in the room at the time, and the anonymous report was sent from Vivian's own phone. By process of elimination, only Violeta remained.
Surely, Grace wouldn't tell anyone about this.
Besides, speculation couldn't be used as evidence.
But she was aware that her student was not simple.
Had she really taken on an extraordinary apprentice?
The acquaintance had said that without that report, they would have eventually found out, but it would have taken a long time, especially with the need to investigate bank accounts overseas.
The other party might not cooperate, and the back-and-forth would take a very long time.
They had met a noble person who secretly helped them.
Violeta knew Grace was looking at her, raised her eyes to meet her gaze, and smiled innocently.
"Ms. Parker, aren't we leaving?"
"Sure, let's go."
Grace smiled and looked at Irene, "Ms. Irene, what would you like to eat later? The fish in Icroln is very good, I know a place that tastes great ... "
Irene replied, "Anything is fine, you decide."
After receiving the anonymous report, the police quickly launched an investigation.
As Violeta expected, they successfully traced Vivian's remittance account to the daughter of the driver involved in the accident.
With all the evidence laid out, the driver's wife, not wanting to implicate her unknowing daughter abroad, confessed everything.
It turned out that the driver was indeed bribed.
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