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"Even if our speculation is correct, he's likely to hold out until the end."

Black suggested, "Can we use Thomas Colley's ex-wife and daughter as a breakthrough?"

"Earlier, when we visited the wife of the deceased Rochelle Horn, after our patient persuasion, she willingly handed over the $200,000 in stolen money."

Luke shook his head, "The situations are different. Rochelle Horn directly left a sum of stolen money and a diary for his wife, detailing his thoughts on suicide. The money was hidden in Rochelle Horn's home, even if his wife hadn't handed it over, we could have found it during a search.

But Thomas Colley's ex-wife's situation is different. Thomas Colley's ex-wife isn't aware of everything Thomas Colley did. She believes she was promoted to executive assistant because of her abilities, appreciated by the CEO, and she comfortably enjoys the salary raise and benefits.

Moreover, this interest transfer is reasonable and legal. Even with a search warrant, we can't find anything."

After hearing Luke's words, everyone was silent. Although they might have already speculated on the true situation of the case and identified the mastermind, the opponent has eliminated potential risks in advance, and the police can't find any evidence or witnesses.

After a long while, the deputy team said, "Actually, I've encountered similar cases before, where the big boss plans behind the scenes, and once something happens, they let their subordinates take the blame.

There is a certain agreement between them, and only by breaking this agreement can we make the subordinates point out the big boss."

Luke said, "The agreement between Thomas Colley and Lennon Ochoa isn't hard to guess.

Thomas Colley helps Lennon Ochoa with tasks to make Kerman Pharmaceutical Company's stock price fall; Lennon Ochoa secretly takes care of Thomas Colley's wife and daughter, promoting Thomas Colley's ex-wife to the position of executive assistant.

Lennon Ochoa is high enough that he has legitimate and legal ways to provide benefits to Thomas Colley's wife and daughter, and it's a simple matter for him.

It's challenging to break this agreement."

"You're right." The deputy team, holding a small comb, tidied his sparse white hair and continued, "However, an agreement is only a verbal constraint.

In the face of profit, many people will choose to break the agreement; for example, if the big boss doesn't want to continue taking care of Thomas Colley's ex-wife and daughter.

Not everyone keeps their promises; some big bosses even choose to eliminate their subordinates to directly remove any threats."

Jackson said, "Even if Lennon Ochoa wants to get rid of Thomas Colley, it can't be now. He would wait until Thomas is in prison before doing so, which for us..."

"I know," the deputy team interrupted him, continuing, "That's not the point I want to express. I want to say that the person taking the blame isn't stupid; they will also leave some contingencies to prevent being silenced.

If they are silenced, these contingencies can serve as evidence to identify the mastermind.

And this evidence is usually left to close relatives or someone they trust."

Luke recalled the meeting scene this morning and said, "Thomas Colley's ex-wife and daughter seemed very normal; they probably don't know the details. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on novel·fire·net

I think that evidence isn't with them, at least not at the moment."

Jackson shrugged, "I've investigated thoroughly; Thomas Colley shouldn't have any other close relatives."

Luke suddenly thought of something and said to Jenny beside him, "Contact Thomas Colley's lawyer and have him come to the police station."