Chapter 750

Sophia Evans' death remained shrouded in mystery.

No witnesses could account for what happened during those few minutes of power outage.

Vivian Laurent reviewed the surveillance footage repeatedly, confirming no one had infiltrated the scene.

With the security system intact, the homicide case grew increasingly perplexing.

Though Sophia had deserved punishment, the bizarre nature of her demise unsettled Vivian.

"Should we tell Theo?" Vivian looked at Ethan Roscente.

Despite having revealed Theo's true parentage, how could they explain Sophia's sudden death?

Ethan's brow furrowed. "Let's keep it from him for now. That boy feels too deeply—knowing the truth would only hurt him."

Vivian nodded quietly.

Yet news spread like wildfire.

As a former A-list celebrity, Sophia's death instantly dominated headlines nationwide.

"Sophia Evans committed suicide? How shocking!"

"Such a waste—she was so beautiful."

"Was it suicide or murder? The autopsy reportedly shows poisoning?"

"Could Vivian Laurent be responsible? They were enemies."

"Vivian's the prime suspect. Police should investigate!"

These pointed accusations bore Annika Heilbronn's fingerprints.

She had hired internet trolls to manipulate public opinion, deliberately smearing Vivian's reputation.

Media outlets scrambled to cover the celebrity homicide.

The hospital room lay silent.

Ethan opened the door to find Theo sobbing before the television screen.

News of Sophia's death played on loop.

Ethan's chest tightened.

He hadn't anticipated Theo learning the truth this way.

"Uncle Ethan..." Theo choked out between tears, "Is she... really gone?"

Ethan sighed. "Yes. Someone poisoned her. By the time—"

"How could this happen..."

Vivian approached the bed. "Theo, though she wasn't your birth mother, she was part of your life. Everyone faces consequences for their actions. Perhaps this was her fate."