Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 706

Vivian was certain that Janet was responsible for Charis's untimely death.

What surprised her was that Charis's parents had done nothing to avenge their daughter's death. Instead, they let Janet go scot-free!

Vivian was a Ph.D. student in the middle of an important project. However, when she heard the gruesome news, she decided to return home without hesitation. She went straight to the lab and asked her supervisor, Jeremy Button, for a leave.

At the time, Jeremy was conducting some experiments with the other students.

Seeing that Vivian looked so bothered and anxious, he asked with concern, "What's the matter? We're still at the early stages of the project. It's very important to lay a solid foundation."

Vivian shook her head sadly. "Mr. Button, my patron, Charis Turner, was murdered. I have to go back."

Jeremy's eyebrows shot up in surprise. He quickly signed the leave forms for Vivian and sighed. "I'm so sorry to hear that."

Too immersed in grief, Vivian didn't notice the strange look on his face.

Time was of the essence. If she could pack up now, she could still catch the last flight back tonight.

However, just as she turned around to leave, Jeremy suddenly stopped her.

"Vivian, wait."

"Yes, Mr. Button?" Vivian turned around and asked anxiously.

Jeremy patted her on the shoulder sympathetically. "I think maybe one week's leave is not enough. Since the matter sounds quite serious, you can come back once everything's settled."

"Didn't you say that the early stages are very important? Is it really okay if I don't come back soon? What about the project?" Vivian was confused.

Jeremy waved his hand dismissively. "Didn't you say that your sponsor was murdered? Don't you want to take revenge on the murderer?"

Vivian's eyes lit up. Of course, she wanted to avenge Charis.

"But I don't know what to do," Vivian murmured hesitatantly.

"Do you know who killed her?" Jeremy asked pointedly.

Immediately, Janet's name came to her mind. Vivian nodded and said, "I have a suspect in