It was certain that Penelope Talkington had a bigger fish behind her.
But behind this "big fish" lurked a more cunning crocodile.
"Given Penelope's personality, she surely wouldn't take the fall for anyone else if she was being manipulated by someone," Victoria told everyone.
She understood Penelope well. Penelope was life-loving and fearful of death, lacking any sense of moral responsibility.
"Her injuries are severe," Hank Clegg said. "Not just her face, her sight has been greatly affected too. We probably won't be able to interrogate her for now."
"As for the Wood family..." Mrs Clegg glanced at Mr Clegg, "What do you think... "
"Let's see their attitude," Mr Clegg said, "The facts are there. Given the Wood family's character, they probably won't make trouble for no reason. Since Rosalind Wood is deceased, her crimes can't be traced back. If they want to preserve their daughter's reputation, whatever the Clegg Family needs to do, we will do our best."