Marie, Matthew's lover from two years ago, had been a moderately well-known celebrity. However, she lacked tact and, after only a few months as his mistress, began demanding that he divorce his wife to marry her.
Matthew, a member of the film awards association with a pristine reputation and a respected background as a former director, knew he couldn't let such a scandal ruin him. Losing his revered status would mean being expelled from the association and the end of his influential career. There was no way he would grant Marie her wish.
So, on a dark and moonless night, Matthew pushed Marie into the sea.
At the time, there were no witnesses, so why did the police now suspect him?
Before he could make sense of it, cold, silver handcuffs clicked around his wrists.