Charlie gave a slight nod and turned his gaze toward Jasmine. “Didn’t Hashimoto Konzen call you yesterday, asking you to meet the chairman for a contract signing?”


    Jasmine replied with conviction, “Yes, it was Hashimoto Konzen who reached out to me about going to West Domo County to sign that contract.”


    Charlie let out a cold snort, “It seems the root of the problem lies with Hashimoto Konzen. He must have intentionally lured you to West Domo County, nning an ambush on the mountain road there.”


    Jasmine looked bewildered and asked, “Charlie, I don’t get it. Why would Hashimoto Konzen want to harm me? I have no conflict with him, and we’ve never even interacted before!”


    Charlie responded sharply, “Many times, the perpetrators and their victims don’t know each other. What drives someone tomit murder is often profit. It must be advantageous for him to eliminate you, and that’s why he did it.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Jasmine’s surprise deepened as she asked, “But what could he possibly gain from my death? It doesn’t seem like he would benefit at all!”


    Charlie looked at her earnestly and said, “While he might not gain anything directly from your death, the real question is whether someone else will benefit from it.”<fn1c86> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on FindN0vel</fn1c86>


    Jasmine’s expression grew tense. “Charlie… are you suggesting that someone hired him to kill me?!”


    Charlie nodded firmly. “I believe that’s the case.”


    Jasmine felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, mixed with confusion. “But this doesn’t make sense! I haven’t offended anyone, so who would stand to gain from my death?”


    Charlie smiled at her but remained silent, as he already had a suspect in mind.


    He suspected that Rueben and his father, Theodore, were behind this plot.


    Charlie was well-acquainted with the dynamics of the Moore family.


    Jasmine had lost her parents at a young age, leaving her surrounded by several uncles, among whom Theodore, Rueben’s father, held the most power.


    As the eldest son, Theodore was the designated sessor in the family, which naturally meant that Rueben was the most influential figure in Jasmine’s generation.


    Since Jasmine was alone and without parental support, her influence within the family was limited.


    Fortunately, Master Moore had looked after her, ensuring she was treated like a beloved daughter despite her loss.


    Had Master Moore been a traditionalist who favored male heirs, Jasmine could have been seen merely as a bargaining tool for marriage to a wealthy young man from a prominent family.


    However, everything changed when Jasmine met Charlie.


    When Master Moore was gravely ill, it was Jasmine who requested Charlie’s help to save him. Charlie then gifted Master Moore a rejuvenation pill, restoring his health and vitality, making him feel twenty years younger.


    On Jasmine’s birthday, when Charlie presented the rejuvenation pill to her, Master Moore was so thrilled that he immediately passed on the family leadership to Jasmine.


    As a result, Jasmine suddenly rose to the most powerful position within the Moore family, while Rueben and his father’s influence dwindled significantly.


    Given this shift in power, it’s understandable that Rueben and his father would harbor resentment toward Jasmine.


    Over time, that discontent could easily lead them to consider extreme measures, like plotting to murder her!<h3 ss="has-text-align-center" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>