Contract Marriage At Penthouse
Black Shirt Woman

"Master Cornelius and his wife". Aleris said it in an unconvinced tone.

"You're sure they're the ones who really poisoned you ?" Arran was still doubtful of Aleris' statement.

"I'm not sure either, but I saw Mr. Cornelius talking to the Preacher and Mrs Cornelius who almost touched the cup containing the poison but did not. Do you think they were the culprits?". Aleris.

"If you heard your explanation just now I believe that they were the culprit. But we need strong evidence to accuse them of being the culprits in the eyes of the law. Do you have any proof?" Ask Arran.

"Huft, I don't have any proof. But I'm sure it was recorded on CCTV, right ?"

"Yes. I'll ask Mr. Lee to check the CCTV immediately. I also have to go to White Prison. You get some rest, there's a nurse standing guard for you so if you need anything, you just press this bell". Obviously Arran while showing the bell to Aleris.

"Yes, okay. Uh, where were you going just now? White...."

"White Prison's. You already know that place. I kept you there that time".

"Ah, of course. If remembering that makes me even more upset with you. Ah, do I have to do something to make this upset disappear huh? Try me to think". Aleris smiled cunningly at Arran.

"I-I have to go now, Grandpa must have been waiting for me". Arran walked out of the room in a storm. He was afraid that Aleris would do something to him.

"Ahahaha, it's funny to see him run away scared like that". Aleris said while wiping her eyelids. He was so satisfied when he saw Arran's panicked expression and immediately blurred.

***

White Prison, 06:00

"Damn" Arran growled furiously. He was upset that he lost evidence of his wife's poisoning.

The CCTVs couldn't record the table where they ate last night. It looks like the perpetrator deliberately chose the table to avoid CCTV. Arran was more convinced that the culprit was Mr. Cornelius and his wife because they were the ones who invited Aleris and Arran to sit with them. But Arran can't drag them to jail at the moment because he doesn't have enough hard evidence. My only hope is that waitress. Arran has to make him open his mouth in order to solve the case.

Arran and Chief of security Lee go to the interrogation room. There was already Grandpa and Yosep's head of security and the bodyguards who were interrogating the waitress. The waiter's face was battered and his body began to slow down.

"How much did you get paid by him, huh ? Or were you threatened to keep your mouth shut?" Grandfather held onto the face of the Pramusaji with a look of disdain.

"I really don't know anything. Please let me go". The waitress said.

Arran then approached Grandpa. He stared at the waitress long enough for Grandpa to approach her.

"He hasn't confessed yet". Grandpa said to Arran.

"We have to push it a little bit".

"Hemm so yes".

Arran then stepped closer to the waitress. He tried to be friendly with the waiter.

"Listen, me and everyone here will not harm you. We just want the truth from you. You know someone's in danger because of this? I hope you'll help us solve this case. I promise I won't hurt you if you want to tell me who told you to and I'll give you protection so you're not targeted by the man who framed you so you'll tell the truth".

The waiter was silent. He seems to be considering an offer from Arran. His confidence is starting to falter.

"You promise to protect me from them ?" The boy finally spoke to Arran.

"Yes I promise". Answer Arran.

The waiter began to look calmer. He began to relax his muscles and justify his sitting position. He started talking.

"I was called by the Chef to deliver appetizers. I delivered the food with my friend. When I came back to get some food, someone suddenly called me from the back of the dining table. She was a woman dressed in black. I couldn't even recognize his face because of the mask and the glasses and the round hat he was wearing. He also wears a thick coat".

"He told me to approach him. I just according. When he got to the table he gave me a cup of tea. He told me to take him to your table, sir. I was also told to wear the gloves. I was suspicious at the time, it was not ordinary tea so I had to wear gloves. At first I refused but he gave me some money, and I finally agreed. I'm threatened with murder if I open my mouth. I'm afraid Sir". The preamusaji ended his explanation with a shivering face and body. Arran grew furious, he punched the table in front of the waitress.

"Sir Lee we have to check the CCTV again. Please check the guest list. It seems he is the real culprit". Arran.

Arran and Lee's head of security went to the CCTV room. They check every video captured by CCTV. Arran then told the supervisor to stop the round of CCTV video.

"That's it". Arran pointed to the screen.

"He's out of the WC? Yep! Sure do. Through ventilation! Why am I fooled by little things like this". Arran.

"That means he's not from your invited guest. Then who is he exactly? If you want to check the CCTV I can make sure he will get out of Griya Tawang through the WC ventilation again. He's a real good party smuggler". Chief of security Lee.

"You've made sure that everyone I invited was at the party last night?" Ask Arran.

"There are some people who are absent sir. Your mother and half-sister, Rhea Lysander, and Professor Meeran". Answer Lee's security chief. He then presented a list of invited guests present.

"I'm sure the culprit is one of them". Said Arran while looking at the contents of the guest list.

"But Professor Meeran is a man, maybe we can exclude him". Timpal Lee's head of security.

"No, she could have disguised herself as a woman" replied Arran confidently.

Security chief Lee was shocked when he heard a statement from Arran just now. While Arran is now staring intently at the CCTV screen which is displaying the figure of the woman all black. Someone who came in and out through the ventilation, surely he is a person who knows well the condition of this apartment. Who the hell is he? She was indeed one of the few people who were not present at the party. Or rather there are others out there who have slipped into Griya Tawang without an invitation.