A heavy silence hung in the room after the officer's revelation. It was as if the air itself had been sucked out, leaving everyone in a state of disbelief.
Someone deliberately cut the chandelier’s supports.
Mrs. Carrington’s face went from pale to red, her fingers trembling at her sides. “You must be mistaken,” she finally spat out, her voice sharp and cold. “This… this was an accident! We’ve had that chandelier for decades! There’s no reason…”
The officer interrupted, his tone calm but firm. “We understand this is difficult to believe, but our investigation has confirmed foul play. Someone cut the support ropes.”
Alexis caught Diego’s eye. His expression was unreadable, but the tension in his jaw was unmistakable. Katherine moved to his side, her face tight with concern as she place
