Chapter 44 Inquiry Investigation

"Mr. Ronald, we meet again."

The train began to slowly accelerate on the track, and Swift walked up to Ronald in the dining car.

"I have verified the matter I asked you about previously with the train guards, thank you very much for your honest response."

Ronald nodded:

"Of course."

"Good, now let me ask you another question."

Swift shifted his gaze from Ronald's face and, while observing the movements of others, he said:

"This morning, while you were washing up by the sink."

"Did you see anyone else pass by?"

"Others..."

Ronald thought carefully, then replied:

"Not only during washing up but also on my way to and from the sink, I didn't see any strangers. It was very early, and no one was out in the corridor."

Swift continued to ask:

"Did you hear any noise during that time?"

Ronald shook his head:

"No."

"Thank you very much."

Swift nodded toward Ronald and then turned to look at Aliada, who was tightly holding Ronald's arm.

"Miss Aliada, today..."