The Rhyme of the Depositary

004 - SEASON 2

This morning Alice is shocked by the news of the death of Bella Stranger, the nurse who yesterday gave her information about the strange things about the death of her children. The news said that yesterday morning at around 09:30, the woman slipped from the stairs and hit her head fatally.

Alice was confused. Alice's death only lasted about an hour from her disappearance. Did the accident happen naturally? Or is there someone who has known Bella conveyed suspicion to Alice so as to try to silence?

Alice shook her head strongly. He felt his fear was becoming more and more absurd. It was as if his life was now like an action film that was all set due to chance.

This is real life. All things can happen by chance. It could have been an accident that Bella experienced purely because of the carelessness that ended in death. Calliza had to start sorting out between real events or just coincidences.

Calliza is saddened by Bella's death. He wants to come this afternoon to share his sorrow. Maybe, if he's lucky he could meet Dr. Mark and made an appointment afterwards. Of course to ask about the symptoms of the death of his two children.

However, Alice's plan did not go well. Dr. Mark rejected Alice's request in a less than pleasant manner. Compared Dr. Stave, their attitude was clearly the opposite.

Alice did not get another clue even though her suspicions grew stronger. There, he contacted Daniel and unpacked some of Anson's files to find out the names of people who had done transactions behind the law with Anson.

Daniel tries to find the person's profile with his hacker skills. Then he connected the people with the guest list of the party invitation that Anson attended.

Three more months Daniel was looking for a red thread he could pick up. Daniel even hired some datectives to investigate the case secretly. But until now there is no clarity anything he can attract.

Everyone involved, like Dr. Stave and Dr. Mark speaks a thousand languages. Daniel also questioned the owner of the party, Mr. Sauvery to find out who's in close contact with Anson tonight. But everything still has not yielded results

Although Mr. Sauvery was warm enough to welcome every question from Daniel, he did not really know who the people who communicated with Anson. He is a wish-manufacturer. Of course he was preoccupied by many people so as not to pay too much attention to one by one his guests specifically.

Because the party held was the inauguration party of the company, the event was attended by many famous figures. The event, which was held in an outdoor space, did not have CCTV access. There are only two main cameras placed at the main entrance gate and the backup entrance. Other activities outside are not recorded by CCTV.

Inevitably, Daniel only checked two surveillance cameras installed by Mr. Souvery. In the two cameras only recorded Anson when entering and exiting the page. Nothing else is suspicious.

Everything they wanted to dismantle was like a dead end. There was no additional information they could get. Their efforts were like crashing into an empty wall without end.

Mr. Souvery, who was beginning to suspect their intentions, remained silent. She understands the suspicions Alice has because after all, Anson is such a big person that she has the possibility of being targeted for murder.

Mr. Souvery promised to contact them immediately if he managed to find other facts that he could remember about Anson. He smiled kindly and gave them his contact number.

Now, almost a year has passed from the day of Anson's death. Alice began to accept the condition and slowly cleaned up Anson's personal belongings. Alice intends to auction it off and use the money from the auction as an orphanage donation or something. So did Kimberly's belongings. At the very least, Alice hoped their goods had value to humanity.

Now Axel is busy accompanying Susan in the back kitchen. Alice used this free time to sort through Anson's personal clothes. She opened the two-door closet wide and took out all the clothes of her late husband's collection. For a moment, Alice closed her eyes.

Memories began to flash one by one in his mind. The happy moments when they were together made his logic crumble violently. Oh my god, he misses that guy. Even the scent of her shirt is still able to make Alice stuck with a lot of past memories.

Alice strengthened her resolve and continued her activities. He must be strong and not easily broken. Axel still needs it. She was the only reinforcement Alice had. If he was weak, Axel would be weak as well.

Alice opened all the drawers and took all the things out of the closet. At that time, he accidentally dropped a brown paper map. Alice frowned and took the thing.

Is this a document belonging to Anson? Alice nodded doubtfully. He guessed that this thing was quite heavy. Seems to contain

many documents. Curiously, he opened the end and took out a thick folio-sized book.

Alice looked for a comfortable seat and began to open the first page. Alice took a surprised breath. This book lists all of Anson's colleagues in a dark world. It was almost the same as what he had left to Daniel. The difference is, this book is three times more complete.

Anson wrote each hand their name. Looks like Anson is a very cautious person. He knows that technology can be broken at any time. So he decided to save the transaknsi and important names manually. So that it is not easy to find people and hacked other people.

In the book, neatly recorded the name of the person, the type of transaction of contraband and weapons, and all kinds of obstacles that accompany it. Complete with date, courier, and nominal amount of payment. Even proof of transaction slip.

Alice flipped through it several times and increasingly found a lot of information. He also saw a list of Anson's enemy names. For now Alice does not know who they are, however, it seems Daniel can relate everything if he gives this information.

Alice knew what she was holding was a dangerous infornation. If any of Anson's business associates knew Alice held transaction records and proof of payment, they would have made Alice a fugitive to obliterate the evidence.

Alice must act smart. He took the book to the office space Anson used to use and doubled the notes by manually copying it using a copy machine. He kept the original book in a safe place and prepared a copy file for him to hand over to Daniel.

When Alice puts the original book down, the book falls down and the final sheet of paper is removed. Alice picked it up slowly. Alice's breath was restrained as she looked at Anson's handwriting on the last sheet.

***Dear Alice,

If you find this document and my situation is in danger, look for someone named Aroon Stephen. He's the one who can help you.

This is the last contact that can bring you to him***.

Anson wrote an address located in LA. Alice closed her eyes, thinking of herself in a moment would definitely fly to that address.

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Alice makes an appointment with Daniel at a coffee shop in the morning. He handed over copies of Anson's files and observed Daniel's reaction.

"Do you know what all these documents mean?"

Alice frowned slightly doubtfully.

"It's all Anson's transactions, isn't it?" Alice ascertained.

"It's not just a transaction. This is information that the police are looking for. With this document, the police can prosecute and dismantle all of the country's massive dark web."

Alice nodded in understanding. He had guessed the actual function of the document.

"If everyone involved in this record realizes you have evidence, they'll definitely obliterate this evidence and also eliminate you."

Daniel was getting worried. He stood up and moved his hands in frustration. Slowly, a red thread began to form in his brain.

Daniel sat back down and looked at Calliza meaningfully. My God, how does Alice always get caught up in this kind of weird problem?

"Alice. It seems I'm increasingly convinced that Anson was deliberately killed. I suspect anyone knows Anson kept evidence of this transaction and tried to silence Anson. He thought, by silencing Anson everything must be buried and no longer endanger their situation. But Anson's killer never considered the evidence would fall into your hands."

Daniel explained at length. Both of his eyes increasingly implied new worries. If that was the case, Alice's position was now insecure. He can be used as a hunting object whenever he wants.

"But why did Bella say my children had symptoms of intoxication before they died? Could it be their actions as well?"

Daniel scratched his hair in despair. Alice's children are completely innocent. How could anyone kill them in such a cruel way?

Could it be that they were indeed intending to kill all of Anson's family? But what is underlying them doing it? Is it a single person or a group of people?

Daniel is confused and goes back to research the file Alice handed him. He flipped through the sheets and hissed small every time he saw a huge money transaction. This is totally insane.

"Daniel, would I rather leave that evidence to the police alone?" Alice asked worriedly.

Daniel weighed the possibilities and shook his head weakly. Handing over to the police while they still don't know the culprit behind Anson's murder is ridiculous. That person could have infiltrated a legal institution and been looking for a way to silence Alice for good.

The first step they should take is to find the person behind the death of Anson and his children. Once they are secured, Daniel can be sure to support Alice in handing over the files to the police.

"Don't first. We need to find Anson's killer before we take this out before the law."

Alice began eating the dish that had just been delivered by one of the servants. He looked in an uncertain direction.

Murder.

How could Anson end up this fast? Didn't they just taste happiness?

"Daniel, I found Anson's message in that document."

Alice recalls something and shows Anson handwriting that encourages her to find someone named Aaron Stephen. Could it be that she was the one who had a strong connection to her husband back then?

"We're gonna have to fly to LA to see this guy." Daniel sounded enthusiastic. He found a new clue.

"Are you sure you're going to accompany me?" Alice asked unsure.

Lately, Daniel has just created a romantic relationship with Cerril. Women of mixed European and Asian descent. Alice doesn't feel good about having to interrupt their relationship and include Dani in her own matters.

After all, Daniel was the one who had loved her. Although their relationship is only limited to friends, but Alice is afraid that their closeness together will cause excessive awkward feelings.

"I'd better go alone, Daniel. You help me find information here only," Alice refused gently. He felt it would be better to have a little bit of a boundary with Daniel.

"All right then. Be careful." Daniel realizes Alice's reluctance. He chose to accept Alice's decision and remain in Manhattan.

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