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He was certain.

This matter was only known to him and his brother who was still locked up. How did Chu Yuening know such intricate details?

Could it be that she really had the ability to... see through people's hearts?

"I truly had no knowledge of the counterfeit issue. Don't try to frame me with false accusations," Chu Yuening said, not bothering to dwell on this point. In the next instant, she exposed the truth.

"After quitting the watch business, you started investing in real estate. Due to a lack of funds, you found a friend to go into partnership to buy an office floor. The following year, the price skyrocketed, and your friend, who contributed an additional ten percent, demanded two-thirds of the profits."

"You were discontented, as they say, 'birds die for food, and men for wealth.'"

Long-forgotten memories gradually resurfaced.

Luo Tong recalled the two of them arguing in that unfinished office building years ago.

It had been many years since he last reminisced about this incident.

And this incident was known to no one else but him.

He felt slightly panicked, but quickly regained his composure.

Impossible, it couldn't be that sinister. It must have been a coincidence; there was no way she could predict everything so accurately.

"You then killed him."

It was as if a thunderbolt had struck on a clear day.

Her words shattered Luo Tong's fleeting hope.

The ash from his cigar fell to the ground, resembling a drop of water disturbing the calm surface of a pond.

Chu Yuening calculated with her fingers, "Realizing the severity of the situation, you transported the body to To Kwa Wan that very night, where the site is now occupied by the Seaheart Park."

Luo Tong glanced at the police officers around him, ready for action, beads of sweat rapidly forming on his forehead.

Impossible.

There's no way Chu Yuening would know about this? Like having a second pair of eyes present?

It must be a deliberate scheme to deliberately frame him.

He absolutely couldn't fall for it!

Luo Tong, whose calm facade had been shattered, lost control of his emotions and stood up, pointing at Chu Yuening's nose as he yelled, "You're slandering me! I didn't do any of these things! An upright person fears no shadows; if you have the guts, investigate it yourself!"

As he spoke, Luo Tong looked at Zhou Fengxu, wishing to laugh again, but the mounting panic within him overwhelmed him.

"Officer Zhou, I believe you wouldn't stand by and watch an innocent citizen be falsely accused. Please, clear my name."

So many years had passed since the incident.

The deceased were long gone, leaving not even ashes behind.

He didn't believe the police could really find anyone.

Little did he know.

Zhou Fengxu looked at Shi Boren with a frown. "Do you remember the case of an unidentified corpse from over a decade ago?"

Just recently, Team D had revisited unsolved cases. Yet, he didn't recall this one!

Shi Boren slapped his forehead. "Yes, I do! It was the body found in Haidian Park! Unearthed by an old farmer while he was planting flowers!"

Excited, he rushed to open a cabinet and search through the files. "Who would have thought, who would have thought that catching a poisoner could also solve a cold case from over a decade ago."

As he rummaged, Shi Boren turned to give Chu Yuening a thumbs up. "Ning Ning, fantastic job!"

Chu Yuening smiled.

Shi Boren swiftly retrieved the case file and handed it to Zhou Fengxu.

Taking the leather folder, Zhou Fengxu untied the string and pulled out a photograph with a swish.

The black-and-white image depicted a deceased with extremely dilated pupils, resembling the lifeless gaze of a fish. The face was highly decomposed, making it impossible to identify the victim.

This was indeed the tragic case from the outskirts that occurred over a decade ago, and its timeline aligned with Chu Yuening's calculations.

He slapped the photograph down in front of Luo Tong with a resounding slap.

Luo Tong's pupils instantly dilated, an uncontrollable wave of nausea surged forth. After more than a decade, the memory of taking a life with his own hands was still vivid.

He still tried to refute her: "What do you mean? Do you really think I killed someone?"

"A decade ago, the seniors couldn't find the culprit; that doesn't imply the police force is still incapable of doing so today," Zhou Fengxu resealed the leather pouch. "Whether a murder occurred or not, the physical evidence will speak for itself."

Science advances, and so do the techniques of criminal investigation.

Despite the inability to identify the perpetrator back then, my seniors held firm in their belief that the case of the anonymous corpse would eventually see the light of truth. They meticulously preserved the nylon rope that had been removed from the body, all in anticipation of apprehending the culprit one day.

The moment the rope is severed, we can extract any skin cells or DNA residue left on the nylon cord and compare it with Luo Tong's. This would undoubtedly confirm the identity of the perpetrator.

"Ren, immediately inform the forensic team to come over."

"Yes, sir!" Shi Boren stood at attention, his voice clear and resonant.

Luo Tong tried to rise and leave, but Zhou Fengxu blocked his way. He turned to Wang Xin, beads of sweat rolling down his forehead as he pleaded, "Attorney Wang, you must help me! They're all falsely accusing me!"

Zhou Fengxu approached the lawyers Qi Qi was consulting with, his lips curving into a mocking smile. "A not-guilty verdict isn't Attorney Wang's forte? Feel free to test your luck against Team D and see if you'll be as fortunate as Team C."

Wang Xin got a chill down his spine. With his years of experience as a lawyer, he could easily tell if someone had truly committed a crime or not.

Luo Tong's initial guilt when he saw the corpse spoke volumes about the situation.

He quickly stood up, pulled out a handkerchief to wipe his forehead, "I... I have other matters to attend to, Mr. Luo. You should find another capable attorney."

There was a corpse and evidence. Especially now that Hong Kong had adopted advanced technology from Western countries, it could uncover evidence from a decade ago, let alone a century.

It hadn't been easy for him to reach his current position.

He didn't want to ruin his career!

Without waiting for Luo Tong's response, Wang Xin hastily left.

Before departing, he stole one last glance at the young woman in the center of the office. Though she appeared to be in her early twenties, she exuded an aura that couldn't be ignored.

Noticing his gaze, she calmly met his eyes.