She Outshines Them All (Athena and Matthew) novel Chapter 114

Chapter 114

That day, Athena stuck to her word. After breakfast, she holed up in front of her computer, furiously typing away.
For every 2,000 words, she published a new chapter.
The first chapter detailed the contents of the video, revealing the victim's identity.

The second and third chapters focused on the protagonist's investigation at the crime scene, where they identified the model of the drone used by the perpetrator and discovered key evidence like cigarette butts and drink bottles.
In the fourth chapter, the protagonist took the evidence to a research lab to extract and analyze DNA.

The fifth chapter followed the protagonist as they traced online purchases of the specific drone model used in the crime, tracking down the buyer's identity through online transactions.
Athena powered through, writing over 10,000 words before finally stopping. At the end of her work, she wrote, "This case is based on one the author is currently investigating. The story will be updated as the investigation progresses."
Her massive update quickly trended online again.

The netizens left many comments about her update, "Lockwood doesn't update for three years, then suddenly drops a huge update?", "Everyone's guessing which real-life heiress might be the victim in the car crash explosion case?", "If this case is real, how
come there hasn't been any news about it?"

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While the internet buzzed with discussions, three players in a popular mobile game gathered deep in a cave, using voice chat to secretly talk about the case.
Forever Miss the Prince: [The sixth volume is definitely hinting at Lucy Graham's situation. If the author follows the investigation path, it's only a matter of time before they reach us. Should I leave the country to lay low?]

Passerby Xoxo immediately replied: Even though I only helped pick out the victims and wasn't involved in anything else, we're all in this together. If one of us gets caught, the rest won't escape. I also think going abroad to hide is a good idea.]
Mindless Thrill replied: [l've read the whole book. Lockwood's got some real skills. If he really tracks us down, there's nowhere we can hide.]

Forever Miss the Prince immediately retorted. [So you're saying we should just wait to be caught?]
Passerby Xoxo: [If you've got a better plan, spill it. At the speed Lockwood's going, he'll soon find out you bought that drone.]
Mindless Thrill sent another voice message. [I've hacked into the novel site's backend and found the author's IP address. I'm tracking his registration details through it. Ouch!]

At this point, he let out a low cry and even made a clanging sound, as if he had bumped into something.
The other two: [What's wrong with you? What happened?]
After a while, Mindless Thrill replied: [It's nothing. I accidentally knocked over the cup and the coffee splashed on me.]
Forever Miss the Prince: [You gave us a fright. We thought Lockwood had found you.]

In front of the computer, Mindless Thrill, who was so frightened that he knocked over his cup, revealed a bitter smile.
Lockwood had not come after him yet, but he had already uncovered Lockwood's true identity-Matthew Graham!
He thought to himself, Silently and without warning, Matthew Graham had already pieced together so many clues. This is terrifying! With Matthew Grahams skills, it won't be long before he catches me. What should I do?'

A trace of malice flashed in his eyes.
In the mobile game, the other two urged Mindless Thrill. Forever Miss the Prince: [We don't have much time left. If you have a plan, spill it now.]
Passerby Xoxo: [If we're going to run, we should do it quickly, before things get worse.]
Mindless Thrill calmly responded: [Don't act rashly. I'll go find Lockwood in person and see if I can silence him. If not, then we'll flee abroad. Get ready to leave the country and wait for my instructions.]
After that, he sent a private message to another character in the

game: |200,000 dollars to rough someone up, preferably take out an arm or a leg. 400,000 dollars if you kill him. Deal?]
The reply came quickly: [Deal, cash only.]
Mindless Thrill glanced at the time and replied: [In an hour and a half, go to the trash bin at the Eastwood Avenue & Oak Street Intersection. Look for a black plastic bag.]
The other party responded: [Got it.]