Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask (by Silver Spoon) novel Chapter 518

Chapter 518: Chapter 114 Buried Secrets Surface

Gideon’s POV

The covert investigation Daniel had assigned me sent adrenaline coursing through my system. Everything about this case reeked of organized coverup, yet had been conveniently buried as unfortunate coincidence by local authorities clearly in someone’s pocket.

I reached the rural township early Saturday morning, methodically cruising through streets to map the terrain. This was a compact community surrounded by sprawling agricultural estates stretching beyond the horizon. The logistics of providing discreet medical services to scattered properties would be complex, but the estate where the woman had allegedly died during childbirth sat just a short drive from town via a private access road maintained by family money.

After my reconnaissance drive, I circled back to the commercial district for deeper surveillance. I wandered the town square, grabbed lunch at a family-owned diner, and engaged elderly locals in casual conversation. Posing as someone scouting investment opportunities in the area, I hoped to extract useful intelligence, but nobody volunteered anything substantial. The town possessed an unsettling stillness, as though dangerous secrets lay buried beneath its wholesome veneer.

My next target was the private medical practice serving the area’s elite families. A young woman staffed the reception desk. She wasn’t my primary objective, but could potentially guide me to the right contact. I approached without revealing my law enforcement connections—this investigation demanded absolute discretion.

"Excuse me, miss. I need to locate a nurse who works here—the veteran one. What’s her name again?" I feigned temporary memory lapse, confident the receptionist would supply the missing information.

"Oh, that would be Sonia," she responded with an eager smile, leaning forward conspiratorially. "I swear she’s been here since they founded this place."

I thanked her for refreshing my "memory" and she offered an understanding nod.

"A business associate asked me to discuss locating someone with her. Is she working today?" I maintained friendly professionalism, recognizing that in a community this insular, my presence would become dinner conversation within hours.

"She’s off shift today, but you could visit her residence. It’s quite close." The receptionist proved surprisingly accommodating, providing detailed directions to Sonia’s address and mentioning she lived independently.

The house was indeed nearby—a well-maintained cottage with decorative stonework and cultivated flower beds framing the entrance. I announced myself at the gate, and shortly a sharp-eyed woman appeared at the window before inviting me inside.

"Sonia?" She confirmed with a cautious nod. "I’m Gideon. A colleague directed me to find someone, and he suspects you might know their current location."

"Come in," she instructed, motioning toward her sofa while claiming the armchair across from me. "Who exactly are you seeking?"

"A nurse who collaborated with you years ago. She provided services to remote estate residents—"

"That parasitic snake Aria?" Sonia interrupted with obvious disgust. "Why would anyone want to track down that corrupt woman?"

"My colleague has legitimate reasons," I answered evasively, unwilling to expose my true mission.

"She systematically extorted money from vulnerable families, convincing them the doctor wouldn’t make house calls but she would provide equivalent care. She dispensed prescription medications without proper authorization. The doctor remained completely unaware—there are countless isolated estates and compounds around here that are difficult to monitor."

"Does she still reside locally?" I inquired.

"No, she vanished years ago when the doctor uncovered her operation."

"How did he discover it?"

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