Chapter 3: The Hidden Truth
Clara enered the diner, greeted by the familiar smell of coffee and bacon. Tim was waiting in a corner booth, his eyes sharp as he slid a set of files toward her.
"I found names of people close to Eleanor Moore before she disapeared," he said. "Rosie Collins was one of them."Clara froze. "What do you mean, close?"
Tim pointed to one of the names. "Rosie wasn't just a shop owner. She was Eleanor's confidante, involved in some shady dealings. People believe she knew things about the town's elite that could have ruined them."
Clara's pulse quickened. "So Jakson's targeting these people because of his mother?" "Seems that way," Tim replied. "But it's more than revenge. Jakson's playing a game. He wants something-he's sending a message."
Clara's thoughts raced. This wasn't just a murder case. It was the unravelling of Elmwood's darkest secrets, and she was in the thick of it.