The Return of the War Legate

Chapter 360

Clara was the only one who behaved rather abnormally as she hurriedly defended herself. “Simon’s dead? What has that got to do with me? We aren’t even related.”

Thus, began Clara’s defense.

If she was truly unaware of Simon’s death, her first reaction to the news should be shock. Yet, that was not the case, which meant she was most likely aware of it beforehand.

And now, she was trying to talk her way out of the matter, which would cause one to suspect whether she was indeed the culprit.

“Judging by your tone, it seems you knew he was dead a long time ago. Am I right, Clara?” Adrian asked once more, causing the color to drain from Clara’s face.

Suddenly, she seemed to have realized something and hurriedly said, “No, I didn’t. I only found out he’s dead when you told me. But what does his death have to do with me? I didn’t kill him!”

Adrian had gone through many experiences so he was easily able to tell something was wrong with Clara based on her expression.

‘She may seem calm an