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As the investigation deepened, Jason began to harbor suspicions about each suspect. Everyone associated with Catherine Fernandez seemed to have a hidden past, their words and actions revealing a complex mix of emotions or concealed truths. Jason felt he was getting closer to the truth, but at the same time, he sensed that this path was more dangerous than he had imagined.
Among all the suspects, Catherine Fernandez's demeanor and speech always left Jason feeling the most perplexed. Her calmness and composure were not merely a facade of strength; they were more indicative of a strong instinct for self-protection. Catherine could precisely control her emotions, yet the complex light in her eyes made it impossible for Jason to overlook, as if she were hiding an unspeakable secret.
"You know, Arthur and I have not been together for a long time," Catherine said, her voice steady, almost devoid of inflection. But Jason keenly noticed a flicker of uncertainty in her gaze as she spoke those words. In that moment, he suddenly realized that the breakdown of their marriage was far from the simple narrative she presented.
"But you still live under the same roof as him," Jason challenged, locking eyes with Catherine. He could feel himself trying to dig deeper beneath her calm exterior for more information.
Catherine's gaze shifted slightly, seemingly avoiding the question. After a moment of silence, she slowly replied, "Our marriage has long been a mere formality. Arthur lives in his own world; I have known about his business scandals and his deceit for quite some time. It's just—" She paused, lowering her head and avoiding Jason's gaze. "It's just that I have my own secrets too."
This statement did not directly convey much but left a profound impression on Jason. Her tone concealed an unspeakable pain, as if deep within her lay a past she could not forget. Jason did not respond immediately but instead quietly observed her, waiting for her to reveal more. It was clear that Catherine had much left unspoken, yet she understood that Jason's eyes were more insightful than any words.
"What about your relationship with Victor Novak?" Jason finally asked, striking at her most sensitive point.
Catherine's face instantly paled; in that moment, her body seemed to stiffen slightly. She clearly did not expect Jason to mention Victor's name, and her panic and unease were fully exposed. Jason could see the turmoil in her eyes; the unmasked fear indicated that Victor was far from just an ordinary friend to Catherine.
"Victor? He’s a political activist; we’re just friends," Catherine managed to force out a smile, but it appeared so strained that it was almost uncomfortable. She paused as if trying to conceal something, her gaze quickly sweeping over the snowy landscape outside as if searching for an escape from the topic. "If you don’t believe me, you can go ask him."
Jason thought to himself, "There’s something off about that."
The more evasive Catherine became in her responses, the more certain Jason felt that there were complex emotions and interests hidden beneath the surface. Her reaction to Victor exceeded what would be expected from mere friends; clearly, there was some undisclosed entanglement behind their relationship. The tension in Catherine's words suggested that her connection with Victor was not as simple as she claimed.
What puzzled Jason even further was that when Catherine mentioned Arthur, despite stating their marriage had ended, there was no sense of relief in her words—only deep fatigue and resignation. Her tone hinted at a coldness born from having seen through everything, as if she had long since extinguished any hope regarding all the deceit and scandals. Yet why did she mention "I have my own secrets" when discussing her past? That phrase seemed to conceal even more unspeakable truths beneath its surface.
Jason couldn't help but reevaluate Catherine. He realized that this was not just a story of a broken family; it possibly involved a more complex power struggle, perhaps even closely related to Fernandez's death. The name Victor Novak, the political activist, resurfaced in Jason's mind. He understood that the relationship between Victor and Catherine might be more than just a superficial "friendship," entangled in deeper political and business interests.
Beneath Catherine's calm exterior lay a complex and elusive heart. Her past was likely far more than just a tale of marital breakdown. Jason could sense that every word Catherine spoke was laden with layers of concealment, and each evasion served as a reminder that this puzzle was far from as simple as he had imagined.
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