Chapter 81

"We just received news that the former CEO of Rex Incorporated has been found dead in his apartment as a result of an overdose. Authorities are currently looking into the matter and his family is yet to release any official statement regarding the incident..."

Lecter watched the news while the reporter gave full details on Rex's death. He furrowed his brows while he listened carefully. Something was not adding up. He knew that Rex was obviously upset about losing the company, but he was not suicidal.

Someone killed Rex, but who was it? Lecter's phone began to ring afterward. It was Bruce calling. Lecter picked up the phone.

"Detective," Lecter said.

"Mr James. Have you seen the news?" He asked Lecter.

"Be specific, detective. Lots of things happen in this city," he said to Bruce who sighed.

"The death of Mr Rex. There is something brewing in the shadows and I thought to let you know first. They are trying to rule Rex's death as a murder. Turns out in fact, that he was deliberately ove