Chapter Five: Beneath the Surface

Saint's investigation into his father's death continued to weave a complex tapestry of secrets and old rivalries. Each day brought him closer to the truth, but also deeper into the shadows of Ashton Hill. The once quiet and serene town now felt like a labyrinth of hidden motives and unresolved conflicts.

Saint woke early one morning, the summer sun casting long shadows across the Hargrove house. He brewed a pot of coffee and sat at the kitchen table, going over his notes. The name Richard Colton still lingered in his mind, but there were other players in this game, each with their part to play.

He decided to visit the town's archives once more. The library's dusty basement, where the oldest records were kept, had become a familiar place. Emily had offered to help, her curiosity as piqued as his own. They met at the library, their shared goal forging a bond of trust and determination.

"Good morning," Emily greeted, her smile warm despite the early hour.

"Morning," Saint replied, his expression serious. "Ready to dive into the past again?"

Emily nodded, and together they descended into the basement. The air was cool and thick with the scent of aged paper and ink. They worked in silence, sifting through boxes of documents, hoping to find anything that could shed light on Daniel Hargrove's enemies.

Hours passed, and the monotony was broken only...