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"He's a murderer... No, he doesn't deserve the surname Fukuyama. He should be called Kinoshita, he's an animal!"
The old butler clenched his fists, gritting his teeth as he spoke.
Seeing the butler suddenly kneel and confess to being the murderer, the police in Gunma Prefecture were startled for a moment, then quickly stepped forward to control him.
"Where's the gun you used to kill?" Inspector Megure asked nervously.
Although it seemed that the gun was not used on the surface, it was extremely difficult to legally obtain such a thing in Japan. This kind of thing must be brought back to the police station for inspection.
"I threw the gun in the garden outside, just as Mr. Fujiwara here said. I didn't leave any fingerprints on the gun. By throwing it in the garden for the police to find, it can be disguised as the murderer dropping the weapon and fleeing in a panic."
"But what I didn't expect was that the police searched for so long and still didn't find the gun I threw."
The butler's words left the police officers stunned.
The Gunma Prefectural Police immediately sent one of their subordinates to search for the murder weapon in the garden.
At this moment, the butler pulled up his pant leg. Under the police's nervous gaze, he laughed, "Don't be nervous. I'm just hiding the silencer."
At this point, the police noticed a pistol silencer tucked into the butler's sock.
The old butler threw the silencer to the ground, as if he wanted to explain his reason for killing to others, murmuring:
"Kinoshita was an animal. He tricked the young lady with sweet words back then. The old master disliked him even then, but he made the young lady pregnant, and used the child as a bargaining chip to finally marry into the Fukuyama family."
"After marriage, he always behaved properly and had some ability. He slowly gained the old master's approval and obtained a high position in the Fukuyama company."
"But when the old master passed away, he began to reveal his true colors, constantly committing domestic violence against the young lady. The young lady, with her gentle personality, endured this suffering for so many years."
"But he was still not satisfied and started seducing female subordinates in the company, even attempting to usurp the Fukuyama family's property."
"The young lady was anxious and fell ill from anger. But this animal actually took several mistresses outside while the young lady was recuperating, and even brought those women home, openly mocking me in front of the sick young lady."
"The young lady was furious and fell ill again. He then took this opportunity to seize the majority of the Fukuyama company's shares and all of the Fukuyama family's assets."
The butler looked at Kudo Yukiko. He said, "...Miss Yukiko, Kinoshita never had good intentions. He fell in love with you in junior high, but you married someone else."
"After he obtained the Fukuyama family's property, his ambition swelled. This time, he invited you to his home with an ulterior motive."
Yukiko, having been warned by Fujiwara Tetsu, had already guessed Kinoshita's ill intentions. However, what she hadn't expected was that her junior high classmate would actually do so many atrocious things.
"I regret it so much! I was so timid back then; I didn't kill him when the young lady was still alive. Now that the young lady is dead, what use is it even if I kill him?!"
The old butler knelt on the ground and wailed loudly, his cries heartbreaking.
The old butler wiped his eyes, and said to Fujiwara Tetsu: "But I didn't expect Mr. Fujiwara to have such strong observation and reasoning skills."
"If I had known Mr. Fujiwara was so formidable, I shouldn't have acted today. I should have done it when he invited guests to his home."
"But I really couldn't bear it anymore, I just couldn't stand seeing his repulsive face again."
Fujiwara Tetsu sighed softly, then said slowly, "This has nothing to do with my observation and reasoning skills. Your murder method was full of flaws."
"Even without me, as long as the police verify the bullet and inspect it, you'll still be designated as a key suspect."
Inspector Megure broke out in a sweat.
"My dear Fujiwara, don't say it. If it wasn't for you, we might have truly treated this case as a series of coincidental, mobile operations, or perhaps the Fukuyama company's competition retaliating."
To know, the first person the police ruled out as a suspect at the time was this old butler, because he had a perfect alibi!
"I'm sorry, old man, I deeply regret what happened to the Fukuyama family, but as a police officer, I have to arrest you and bring you to justice."
Inspector Megure patted the old butler's shoulder, signaling the other police officers to take him away.
He had seen too many such things. Although he felt some sympathy for the murderer, the law could not be violated.
The butler didn't care at all. He said to Inspector Megure, "I'm an old man now. Even if I go to prison, I'll be content."
"I've worked for the Fukuyama family my whole life. The old master and young lady were very kind to me. Being able to eliminate a great evil for them, I'm already content."
Eri Kisaki then said, "Mr. Old, I can be your lawyer when you go to court. I won't charge a fee..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she heard a clear and powerful voice of a young girl: "I'll pay the fee."
Everyone looked towards the sound and saw a high school-aged girl carrying a suitcase walking into the manor.
"Young lady, why are you back? Weren't you studying abroad?"
The butler's expression changed in surprise when he saw the girl.
The girl said mournfully, "How can I continue to stay in America after knowing that my father murdered my mother? Mr. Kinoshita, why are you so careless with your life?"
The old butler laughed, "His death means the young lady, you, become the heir to the Fukuyama company. In the end, the Fukuyama company will return to the hands of the Fukuyama family. My life is not important."
The old butler was taken away. Miss Fukuyama also expressed her apology to Fujiwara Tetsu and the others. Since the murderer had been apprehended, the police only took a brief statement from Fujiwara Tetsu and a few others before letting them go.
Kudo Yukiko drove the car, taking Fujiwara Tetsu and Eri Kisaki with her.
Looking at the setting sun outside, Yukiko sighed and said, "I didn't expect to waste a whole day because of this. If I had known, I wouldn't have come to the Fukuyama family."
Yukiko then saw Eri Kisaki lost in thought in the rearview mirror. She asked curiously, "Eri, what are you thinking?"
Eri Kisaki pondered for a moment, then chuckled, "I'm thinking, could the mastermind behind this incident be that Miss Fukuyama?"
"She conspired with the butler to kill Kinoshita, and then the elderly butler took the fall."
Yukiko was greatly surprised. "Eri, you're thinking too darkly."
Eri Kisaki scoffed, "As a lawyer who has seen too much, fathers becoming enemies, brothers feuding, husbands and wives turning against each other—such cases are actually too common, making one unable to think too much."
Fujiwara Tetsu smiled: "Sister Eri's idea is very realistic, but from my observation, that young girl doesn't have that much cunning."
"If she has that much cunning, then she's really formidable. To be able to decide to kill her own biological father, and even design such a flawless method of escape, her future is limitless."
"It's a pity, she doesn't have that ability. Her shock and grief at the time weren't faked. I'm more worried about what she'll do next."
Fujiwara Tetsu had seen all kinds of people. Unless it was acting on the level of Vermouth, it was almost impossible for ordinary people to act in front of him.
Yukiko asked: "Why does Mr. Fujiwara say that?"
"If that girl truly had the ability to scheme against her own father, then she would be able to handle the board of directors of the Fukuyama company."
"But if she doesn't have that ability, how can she deal with those old foxes in the business world at her age? To be honest, I'm not optimistic about the future of the Fukuyama company. It all depends on whether that girl can withstand the pressure."
Fujiwara Tetsu shook his head, speaking factually.
Yukiko didn't want to dwell on this somewhat sad topic. She said excitedly, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's go have dinner tonight, and raise a glass tonight!"
The three of them casually found a decent restaurant for dinner. After nightfall, they arrived at a lively bar that was quite explosive.
Kudo Yukiko's personality was rebellious to the bone. She didn't like quiet, clear bars. Heavy metal and a lively atmosphere were her pursuits.
In a corner of the bar, the three sat in a booth. On the table lay heavy amber candles, and a heavy metal band on the stage was unleashing roars.
In the dim lighting, the heavy metal's shaking, and the full house's cheers made people instantly erupt with excitement.
Yukiko unknowingly sat beside Fujiwara Tetsu, cheering loudly for the performers along with the other drinkers in the bar. On the table were scattered wine glasses and fruit plates. In front of them were all half-empty wine glasses.
Yukiko pulled Eri Kisaki, drinking glass after glass. Fujiwara Tetsu didn't particularly like drinking, but for the atmosphere, he also accompanied Yukiko in drinking a few cocktails.
Yukiko's slender, plump, and charming figure pressed closely against Fujiwara Tetsu. Her cheeks were slightly red, she didn't know if she had drunk too much. Her long, slender fingers gently slid up and down Fujiwara Tetsu's leg, exuding a warm and charming aura.
"Fujiwara-kun, I still have to thank you today. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that Kinoshita fellow had so many bad intentions."
"Also, you looked so handsome solving the case today!"
Yukiko's moist red lips pressed close to Fujiwara Tetsu's ear, lightly biting his earlobe, making Fujiwara Tetsu's ears tingle.
"Sister Yukiko, what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."
The bar was too noisy. Fujiwara Tetsu didn't hear clearly, or rather, he pretended not to hear clearly. He turned his head to look at Yukiko's exquisite and mature face, and asked loudly.
"I said, Fujiwara-kun, you're handsome! Thank you today!"
Yukiko screamed as if she had gone crazy.
"Then, Sister Yukiko, what reward will you give me?"
"What kind of reward do you want, little brother?"
Yukiko giggled, her soft, delicate body, like a beautiful snake, almost completely pressed into Fujiwara Tetsu's embrace.
"Shouldn't you give me a fragrant kiss, older sister?"
"Hahahaha, you're too naughty, older sister is married."
Yukiko broke free, but her graceful actions left no trace of escape.
She was extremely bold. She grabbed Fujiwara Tetsu's head and kissed him.
Fujiwara Tetsu was even more unyielding, playing with her fair, tender legs that seemed like they could be broken by a single breath.
Eri Kisaki beside them covered her face, feeling embarrassed.
From this, Yukiko was clearly acting. Her alcohol tolerance wasn't that bad.
But he himself had a really poor alcohol tolerance, and now he was getting drunk!
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