Chapter 683 Risking Everything To Rescue Patricia.
Outside the morgue, Kaleb, Martin, and Ryan, who were eagerly awaiting news, were dumbfounded after hearing his words.
Seeing no reaction from them, Maximilian continued, "I had dinner with the head of the forensic department many years ago. He just told me that the preliminary examination results are out. They've confirmed that the body is Billy’s; and he's been deceased for about twenty-something days. Cause of death: drowning."
Maximilian wasn't very familiar with the forensic department.
However, as the Executive vice president of Nexus Holdings Corporation, he had many networks.
With just a word from him, he could mobilize connections across the entire D Country.
So, he quickly inquired about the autopsy results.
Ryan said, "So, all our previous assumptions were wrong! Billy actually died a long time ago..."
The more he spoke, the more uneasy Ryan felt. Not knowing what to say, he scratched his head in frustration. "Oh... so annoying, how could Billy die? He was perfectly fine. How did he die? I believe Patricia definitely didn't push him, but how did he still die..."
Ryan thought, 'It just didn't make sense. If Patricia didn't push Billy, it was all part of Billy's scheme from beginning to end. So, why did Billy die? Even if he wanted to frame Patricia, he wouldn't use his own life to do so, right? The logic just didn't add up! Ah... It's incomprehensible! No matter how hard he tried to think, he couldn't make sense of it!'
Kaleb weakly sat on the sofa, hunched over, hands cupping his face as he rubbed it vigorously.
"Billy is Joe's only son. Now that he's dead, and all the evidence points to Patricia; even if she didn't kill him, she definitely won't let Patricia off."
Everyone fell silent instantly.
That’s true.
All evidence currently pointed towards Patricia, especially with the discovery of Billy's body.
Unless Kaleb was truly prepared to confront the entirety of Nexus Holdings Corporation and Joe...
However, sacrificing the entire Nexus Holdings Corporation was simply not feasible.
The headquarters of Nexus Holdings Corporation and its subsidiaries employed tens of thousands of people globally. If Nexus Holdings Corporation were to collapse, all these employees would lose their jobs; and the years of hard work at the Taylor family would be ruined in an instant.
As everyone was at a loss, Kaleb suddenly raised his head and determined. "No matter what, I will save Patricia. I absolutely cannot stand by and watch her die."
Martin guessed his intention and immediately refused. "No, absolutely not! If Patricia finds out, she won't agree!"
Despite Martin's firm stance, Kaleb remained resolute. "I have made up my mind! Patricia is my daughter; and I will do whatever it takes to save her."
Maximilian also noticed his intentions and quickly said, "Kaleb, I know you are desperate to save Patricia! But we can't be so selfish. Causing so many people to lose their jobs just to save Patricia... Do you know what it means for tens of thousands of people to be unemployed at the same time? What does it mean for a global international corporation to collapse? Not only the country of D but even the entire United Nations would never allow such a scandal to happen! I'm afraid that in the end, not only will both sides suffer, but we won't be able to save Patricia."
Kaleb fell silent immediately.
His eyes visibly reddened at an alarming rate.
Finally, he broke down, holding his face in his hands, crying in despair. "I am truly incompetent. I can't even save my daughter..."
Martin absentmindedly walked to the window, and fists clenched tightly at his sides. He stared intently at the scenery outside, lost in thought.
Sebastian, sensing the tense atmosphere, quickly interjected, "Actually, there may still be a way! As long as Patricia didn't kill Billy, we can find the real murderer. Previously, we always thought that Billy was the mastermind behind everything, framing Patricia intentionally and then hiding to escape the blame for killing Linda Parker and her son! Now, it seems that Billy must have died a long time ago. As long as we find the real murderer, we can clear Patricia's name."
Ryan said, "That's easier said than done. With so many people in Country D, how do we even begin? It's like finding a needle in a haystack."
Sebastian's gaze fell on Maximilian.
Kaleb and Ryan also turned their eyes to him.
Maximilian felt uncomfortable under their scrutiny and instinctively took a step back. "What... what do you want to do?"
Kaleb and Ryan were also curious.
Sebastian walked up to him, gently patting his shoulder, with a sly smile, said, "The next steps will depend on you."
Maximilian was confused.
...
Joe and Susan couldn't bear the blow and fell ill, staying in the hospital.
Carol arranged for them to stay in the same ward for convenience in care.
Since waking up, neither of them had spoken a word.
Joe's eyes were filled with boundless hatred as he stared straight at the ceiling.
Susan's tears silently streamed down her face.
Carol, already heartbroken, had to stay strong to take care of her parents while also inquiring about the latest autopsy results.
After the butler arrived, Carol instructed him to take good care of Joe and Susan before heading to the morgue.
According to the laws of Country D, family members could witness the autopsy process if they agree.
She knew Billy was going to undergo a detailed autopsy that evening, so she made a deliberate visit after entrusting her parents to the butler.
She didn't believe Patricia could have killed Billy.
But with all the current evidence pointing to her, she wanted to go to the autopsy scene to see if she could find any other clues.
As soon as she left the ward, the phone in her pocket rang.
It was Maximilian.
She hesitated for a moment but answered the call, "Maximilian..."
Her voice was heavy, devoid of its usual liveliness and playfulness.
Although Maximilian found it difficult to broach the subject, he plowed ahead for Patricia's sake. "Carol, how are Joe and Susan doing?"
Upon hearing the familiar voice of Maximilian, mentioning her parents, Carol's eyes welled up, and tears began to flow again.
"Not good! The situation is very bad!"
As she continued, she choked up and couldn't speak any further.
"Maximilian, Billy was perfectly fine; how could he suddenly die? ... He was so young... He hadn't even gotten married..."
As she cried, Maximilian's heart twisted in pain; and his voice softened unknowingly.
"Do you believe Patricia did it?"
Although he couldn't see her, Carol shook her head out of habit. "I don't believe it. Patricia and I have no grievances; why would she do this? Besides, Billy was tall, and Patricia is a woman. She wouldn't easily be able to kill him."
Unless—
Unless Patricia had premeditatedly drugged Billy or set a trap.
Otherwise, how could Patricia possibly be a match for Billy?
After listening to her words, Maximilian felt moved and comforted.
"So, Carol, can I ask you a favor?"
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