He believed that with his capabilities and charm, he could turn this "trial" into a lifetime.
Elly Campbell, of course, was unaware of the conversation her mother had with Professor Ford in the back garden. When the two returned, everything seemed normal, but Elly still sensed something was different.
Without anyone having to say anything, merely by the glint in Professor Ford's eyes, Elly could tell that he probably had his long-awaited moment of clarity.
After learning that Jenna Clark had been brought back, the police dispatched more personnel to take Jenna's statement.
"Mrs. Clark, could you please recount to us in detail what happened that evening?"
"Sure."
Recalling the events of that day, Jenna Clark's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"I was attending an academic exchange dinner with Professor Ford when I got a strange phone call. It sounded like my daughter, so I thought it was her..."
