The chief didn't answer immediately. He first looked up at the Duke, and then his gaze slowly glanced at every single person of the Solyne family sitting on the sofas. He looked at my anxious father, who looked ready to faint.
Then at Jenna, who was gripping her fan like a lifeline, and then at my entirely unfocused brother Alex, who was staring blankly out the window, and finally, his eyes landed on me. It felt as if he were calculating for the last time to find any evidence to suspect any of us, and I did not wish to give him that chance.
I met his gaze with a calm, steady nod.
The chief looked back at Marcus and finally revealed the verdict. "We have thoroughly searched every inch of the old storage rooms and the locked studio, Your Grace. We found absolutely nothing suspicious at this place."
The words hit the room like a physical wave. Everyone automatically stood up from their seats. While the Solyne family looked entirely relieved.
