The Tenacious Detective

he final touches to the preparations. The air was filled with the tantalizing

stage at the end of the room was adorned with a lavish backdrop, with shimmering lights and glitter

making the occasion a memorable one. They had hired the most renowned event planner

e band began to play soft jazz music, creating a relaxed atmosphere. Th

ed in a black tuxedo, looking dapper and regal. His eyes twinkled with joy as he watched his family and friends e

d the stage. The emcee, a well-known celebrity, took to the stage and welcomed everyone to the party. H

the guests were spellbound. Her voice was like honey, smooth and

hug and whispered something in his ear. Alder's eyes widened, and a smile broke out on his face. He turned to his famil

d dedicated his life to philanthropy and had organized countless charity events to raise mo

. Alder mingled with his guests, thanking them for coming and sharing stories about his

staring at his own grave?" Alder

e to do when his grandfather is celebrat

y boy. You're just taking some time off to figure out what

bit lost right now," Jeremy ad

aith in you, Jeremy. You're a smart and talented youn

he partygoers with a slight smile on her face. She was dressed in a simple yet e

her, so he excused himself from the gr

lieve we've met," Alder

ok it firmly. "No, we haven't.

bar. Sophia smiled warmly. "Thank you for the invitation, but I'm actually here to speak with you," she said, her eyes meeting Alder's. "Oh? What about?" Alder asked, intri

all ears," he said, motion

a low voice. Alder listened intentl

rocessing what she had said. "This is a big undertakin

so. I look forward to working with

Likewise," he said, a sense of

tired and unwell. She suggested that they head back to their hotel roo

e was struggling to breathe, and his wife called for an ambulance

Elder's wife by his side. He couldn't think. He couldn't

a doctor c

ter?" The docto

," Jeremy

e foll