At the Corner café.


    I was tucked away in a nook, my cap pulled low over my eyes, waiting for Ste to show up.


    So far, Ste was the only one I could trust.


    Nobody else. Notpletely.


    “You needed to see me?” Ste arrived, plopping down across from me with a huff. She was clearly not


    in the best of moods.


    “I caught the news online. They said the murderer won’t stop. There’s bound to be another victim.” I


    nced around nervously. “I know who the murderer is, but I don’t have proof-


    Ste eyed me skeptically. “You know who the murderer is?”


    “He’s staying at Phoebe’s ce right now.” My voice trailed off, worried Ste wouldn’t believe


    1. me.


    Ste’s face was the picture of disbelief. “You’ve lost it, haven’t you?”


    I ran my hand over my face, taking a deep breath. “Just trust me on this one. It’s true. Have Robin


    keep an eye on that person. He’s bound to strike again.”


    Ste looked at me, half convinced, half doubtful. “I was at Phoebe’s just yesterday. Didn’t see any


    murderer there.”


    “Stay away from there.” I urged, locking eyes with her. “The murderer’s hiding in in sight. You


    just don’t know it.”


    Ste kept her guard tup. She didn’t trust me fully. “Why do you know all this? Who are you,


    really?”


    “I told you, I’m Phoebe you wouldn’t buy it.” I sighed. “Look, I have no other motive. I just want to


    uncover the truth, clear the innocent, and bring the murderer to justice.”


    I wanted to protect Ste, to keep her from harm.


    Ste stared at me as if I were a lunatic before finally speaking. “Are you sure you’re all right in the


    head?”


    I was a bit annoyed but could understand her perspective.


    A stranger shows up iming to be a recently deceased rtive – it’s a lot to take in. “Believe it or


    not, just pass the investigation lead to Robin. Have his team watch Phoebe’s house. It’s a fact


    someone’s living there secretly,” I said urgently.


    “I’ll look into it. But if you’re messing with me, I won’t let it slide,” Ste conceded.


    I breathed a sigh of relief. “Thanks. I just can’t stand the thought of anyone else getting hurt.”


    Ste slumped back in her chair. “This murderer’s too cunning. We’ve been at it for ages with no


    leads. It’s like chasing a ghost.”


    I hung my head in defeat. “Yeah, he’s terrifying. So many lives taken


    Even I, who hade back from the dead, felt powerless against this foe.


    He operated as if leaving no trace.


    “But I don’t believe in the perfect crime,” Ste shook her head.


    “Neither do I,” I echoed.


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    “If you really want to help me catch this murderer, I’m grateful. But if you have any ulterior motives.


    I won’t let you off easy.” Ste warned me gravely.


    “Anyway, don’t tell anyone about this. If you must inform the police, only tell Robin. The fewer


    people know, the better. We can’t afford to spook the murderer,” I insisted, fearing the murderer


    would catch wind.


    Ste nodded.


    I let out a sigh of relief and nced at the time.


    Colin had shut himself in his room for days, and God knows what he was up to. By now, I was


    almost certain Colin had some connection to the murderer, though he wouldn’t give them up.


    The Langleys were in the hot seat, too, Henry and his son running thepany. Breaking into


    their inner circle seemed like an impossible feat.