Chapter 10: Unveiling the Web of Deceit"

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Olivia and her team continued their relentless efforts at the police headquarters well into the early hours of the next day. Johnson, tasked with investigating hotels in the city and gathering information about Olivia Lorcan, worked diligently. Amidst the hustle, Olivia's phone rang, and the voice of Dr. Gerard from the police hospital delivered a piece of good news.

"Good morning, Miss Olivia. I'm Dr. Gerard. I have some good news. Bella has regained consciousness."

Olivia's face lit up with joy upon hearing the doctor's words.

"Great doctor. How is she now?" Olivia eagerly inquired.

"She's almost fine now, but she needs rest. You can see her this afternoon," the doctor replied.

"Okay, Doctor. I'll be back in the evening. Don't tell anyone about this. Keep it as secret as possible," Olivia instructed.

The positive news from the hospital injected a renewed sense of energy into Olivia, momentarily alleviating her fatigue. Shortly after, Johnson entered the room with a smile, holding a piece of paper.

"Miss Olivia, I found something. Check this out," he said, handing over the document.

"M. Gregory Room No. 203. R. Lorcan Room No. 204. Beach up Hotel, Palm Beach. It was on the 22nd of last month at 4:30 PM."

Olivia absorbed the information on the paper and couldn't help but ponder if these individuals had stayed elsewhere before.

"Haven't these people stayed anywhere else?" Olivia asked Johnson.

"There is no information about them, Miss Olivia. Maybe they are staying somewhere else. We don't know if they are still there or not," Johnson explained.

"JOHNSON, let's check around the Silverwood bungalow in the morning. Although it is a bungalow owned by the mayor, we will be able to do a little search. Let's sneak in that direction. I think something is going on there," Olivia informed Johnson about her next mission.

Johnson, wearing a puzzled expression, raised a question for Olivia. "Isn't it out of the question if we sneak into the Silverwood Bungalow? Why don't we go to the Beach up Hotel?"

"Johnson, if we tell the mayor that we want to see the bungalow, he will have to share all this information. We don't know who is involved in this. The other thing is that we will go to that hotel," Olivia responded, carefully considering Johnson's inquiry.

Satisfied with Olivia's answer, Johnson headed to his room to prepare for the upcoming expedition. Meanwhile, Olivia sought out Professor Daniel. She informed him that Bella had regained consciousness and asked him to join her in the evening. Additionally, she emphasized the need to keep this information strictly confidential. The air was thick with anticipation as Olivia planned her next move.

About 10 minutes later, Johnson was fully prepared, and Olivia had brought a compact car. Olivia and Johnson embarked on their journey towards the Silverwood bungalow.

Situated in a picturesque location along the mountain road, the Silverwood Bungalow boasted breathtaking views of the city. Towering trees, a garden bursting with vibrant flowers, and a serene pond adorned its surroundings, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Johnson skillfully drove the car past the bungalow, eventually halting in a nearby vacant lot. Olivia, contemplating the mission ahead, shared her plan with Johnson.

"Johnson, take a stroll around to check if anyone is there. If it's clear, we'll discreetly enter the garden from the back side," Olivia outlined the strategy.

Following Olivia's instructions, Johnson set off to gather intel, subtly disguising his actions as a search for another address. An hour later, he returned with his findings.

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