Important Witness

　　 "A writer and inspiration?" Ava Auntie looked Benjamin up and down, he did indeed look like an artist.

　　"A bizarre murder just happened here, and the police have found four suspects, but they still don't know who the real killer is.

　　I feel like this is a very good material.

　　Ava Auntie, think about it, if we can turn this story into a book, or even adapt it into a movie, it would be amazing.

　　I believe the audience would love it," Benjamin said.

　　"You mean turning it into a movie?" Ava Auntie became very interested in Benjamin's words.

　　"If the story is written well, turning it into a movie is a very simple thing," Benjamin said seriously, as if it really would be written into a story and made into a movie.

　　"Then can I appear in the movie?" Ava Auntie asked.

　　As an elderly person, she usually spends her time watching TV and sometimes fantasizes about appearing on TV herself one day, and this is undoubtedly an opportunity.

　　"Of course.

　　Ava Auntie, you are a very important character, the key to solving this murder case," Benjamin said.

　　Ava Auntie was overjoyed at being praised and happily exclaimed, "Who doesn't know me, Ava Auntie? There's nothing in this world that I don't know.

　　Whatever you want to know, just ask!" "Ava Auntie, do you think this is a suitable place to talk?" Benjamin looked around.

　　Only then did Ava Auntie realize that they were still standing in the hallway and hurriedly pulled them, saying, "Come, let's go inside and talk!" At that moment, Grandpa Daniel heard the voices and opened the door from inside.

　　He saw the three of them and unexpectedly said, "Oh, it's you." "This is a famous writer, they are my friends!" Ava Auntie held Benjamin's hand, looking very proud.

　　"A writer?" Grandpa Daniel hadn't figured out Benjamin's true identity yet, and was pushed aside by Ava Auntie.

　　She pulled Benjamin and Emma into the house.

　　Benjamin and Emma received a warm reception from Aunt Ava.

　　She brought out all the fruits and pastries she had just bought and finally sat in front of the two of them, saying, "What do you want to know?"

　　"Aunt Ava, I remember you said that no one understands the deceased better than you," Benjamin said.

　　"Of course, she lived upstairs.

　　How could I not know her?"

　　"I heard she had many men."

　　"Yes, as far as I know, there are three," Aunt Ava responded.

　　"Three?"

　　"One is her sugar daddy, one is the security guard in our community, and there's a man I don't know."

　　Benjamin knew the first two people referred to Ethan and William, but the mention of this third person caught his attention.

　　"Can you tell me more about this third man?"

　　Aunt Ava thought about how her words might end up in a movie, so she didn't want to make any mistakes.

　　She pondered for a moment and said, "I'm not sure what the third man's name is, but I know his relationship with that woman is unusual.

　　I even saw her secretly give him some money once."

　　"How many times have you seen him in total?"

　　"Twice."

　　"Can you describe what he looks like?"

　　"When I saw him both times, he was wearing sunglasses, and it was dark, so I couldn't see what he really looked like."

　　"Does he have any distinctive features?"

　　"He's not very tall, dressed like a wealthy person.

　　I never expected him to ask a woman for money." Aunt Ava added with a disapproving tone.

　　"So, you're saying that the man actively asked the deceased for money, rather than the deceased giving him money willingly?"

　　"Yes.

　　At first, that woman didn't want to give him any money, but I don't know what happened later.

　　She took out all the money from her wallet and gave it to him." Aunt Ava said earnestly, "I can assure you, she despised that man but was also quite afraid of him."

　　"When did this happen?"

　　"It's been about half a month."

　　"When was the other time you saw this man?"

　　"The night before yesterday."

　　"The night before yesterday?" Benjamin straightened up.

　　It was the exact time when the deceased was killed, and he could very well be involved in this murder case.

　　"Yes.

　　He suddenly rushed downstairs and bumped into me.

　　I was so angry that I scolded him, but he didn't even stop and just ran away." Aunt Ava recalled that day with indignation.

　　"Do you remember the time?"

　　"I didn't check the time." Aunt Ava shook her head.

　　Mr.

　　Daniel interjected, "It should be around half past seven.

　　I had just finished watching the weather forecast when I heard her cursing outside."

　　Benjamin nodded.

　　After the evening news, the weather forecast would come on, so it should have been just after half past seven.

　　Based on the timeline, this man should be the killer.

　　After killing Sophia, he was trapped in the room by Ethan, who had arrived, and then jumped from the window to the neighboring balcony during the escape, accidentally knocking down Aunt Ava without stopping even when she scolded him.

　　"That day was quite lively, three men went up to look for her, and there was also a woman!" Aunt Ava suddenly said.

　　Benjamin looked at Aunt Ava and realized that she knew more than just that.

　　He pretended to know nothing and said, "Aunt Ava, are you saying that the three men who found her went upstairs before she died?" "And there was a woman too," Aunt Ava added, worried that Benjamin would forget this important detail.

　　"Yes, there was a woman," Benjamin repeated, then asked, "Did you see it with your own eyes?" Aunt Ava nodded and replied, "Yes.

　　That afternoon, I saw the security guard helping that woman carry groceries upstairs, and she never came back down.

　　It felt strange.

　　Around seven o'clock, I saw a woman coming here.

　　It was clear she didn't belong to this community, all dressed up like a noblewoman.

　　A noblewoman coming to our place and going upstairs raised my curiosity, so I secretly followed her and saw her enter room 601."

　　"What happened next?" Benjamin asked eagerly.

　　"Later, I heard an argument inside, so I wanted to get closer and listen clearly.

　　But then I heard a scream, followed by silence.

　　After a while, the door opened, and fearing that someone would see me, I hurried down and returned home," Aunt Ava said, pointing towards the window across the street.

　　"I was hiding there, looking out.

　　I saw that noblewoman running down in a panic from upstairs.

　　After a minute or two, I saw the security guard also rushing down in a fluster."

　　"Did you see them again after that?" Benjamin asked.

　　This was the most important point that directly related to whether they were the culprits or not.

　　Aunt Ava shook her head and said, "No.

　　I was very curious about the scream earlier, and I wanted to go up and take a look after the two left.

　　But then I saw the man who had asked that woman for money going upstairs, so I decided to wait until he came back down before going up.

　　Unexpectedly, after a while, I saw the rich man who was supporting that woman also going upstairs."

　　"She was like a secret agent, constantly surveilling the activities upstairs, and suspiciously saying that something big was going to happen!" Uncle Daniel sneered.

　　Aunt Ava gave Uncle Daniel a cold look and said, "The fact is, I wasn't wrong.

　　Something big did happen that day, that woman died!" Benjamin worried that they would argue further, so he quickly said, "What happened next? I believe with both men upstairs, there must be an interesting story unfolding."

　　"That's what I thought too," Aunt Ava said.

　　"Unfortunately, the earlier incident occurred.

　　By the time I wanted to go up and see what was happening, that man suddenly rushed down from upstairs and knocked me down." Uncle Daniel continued where Aunt Ava left off, saying, "She fell hard, and I only helped her up after going outside.

　　Then she went back to her room and didn't come out again." Aunt Ava glared at Uncle Daniel and complained, "If you hadn't forcefully brought me back to the room to rest, I would have definitely gone upstairs to find out the truth.

　　Who knows, maybe I could have saved a life!"

　　"Even so, if you go up there, you might end up like that woman, getting killed to keep quiet!" Mr.

　　Daniel exclaimed.

　　"What nonsense are you talking about? You would be the one getting killed to keep quiet!"

　　"You really are biting the hand that feeds you, not recognizing kindness!"

　　"Who are you calling a dog?"

　　"I didn't say anything."

　　"Yes, you did."

　　Seeing the old couple arguing, Benjamin, having finished asking what he wanted to, got up and said, "The material here is amazing.

　　I'll go back and organize it.

　　I won't disturb you anymore."

　　As soon as she saw the two about to leave, Aunt Ava immediately stopped quarreling and politely said, "You're leaving so soon? Why not stay for dinner?"

　　"No, thanks." Benjamin pointed to his head, "I'm worried that I'll forget everything I've memorized in my mind later."

　　"You're no match for me in that regard.

　　I have a reputation for never forgetting what I've seen." Aunt Ava said proudly.

　　Benjamin asked, "Aunt Ava, if you were to see that guy who knocked you down again, would you recognize him?"

　　"Of course.

　　Although I didn't see his face clearly twice, even if he were thrown into a crowd, I could still pick him out at a glance!" Aunt Ava replied confidently.

　　"Okay then, we'll take our leave.

　　If I really forget something, I'll come and ask for your guidance." Benjamin said.

　　"You're welcome anytime." Aunt Ava escorted them to the door of the room and suddenly said, "By the way, don't forget to mention me, Aunt Ava, when you write your book!"

　　"Don't worry, I'll definitely remember you." Benjamin smiled.

　　After leaving Building No.

　　5, Emma was very excited and whispered in Benjamin's ear, "You're absolutely right.

　　Aunt Ava knows more than we do.

　　Who would have thought she would have nothing better to do than to keep an eye on the upstairs area, providing us with many useful clues."

　　"That's right.

　　Now we can be sure that the person who knocked Aunt Ava down is the same person who appeared at the scene before Olivia, William left and before Ethan arrived.

　　He is the killer who took Sophia's jewelry and killed her." Benjamin reached into his pocket and touched the ring he found in Room 602.

　　No matter how cunning the killer is, they will leave behind evidence of the crime.

　　"What we don't know is who this guy is," Emma shook her head slightly, showing some frustration.

　　"Damn it, if Aunt Ava had seen his face clearly, maybe we could find him! By the way, we should go back and find James, have him interrogate William again.

　　Maybe he can tell us the identity of this mysterious person! Don't forget, he's the security guard of the community, and the killer arrived at the scene after he left.

　　Maybe he has seen that guy.

　　Besides, he was Sophia's boyfriend, he might know who asked her for money."

　　Benjamin shook his head and said, "He wouldn't know.

　　Sophia had multiple lovers, she would be very cautious not to let these lovers meet each other."

　　"But William knows Ethan."

　　"That's different.

　　"Sophia wanted to use William to extort Ethan, but this is an exception." They discussed the case as they walked towards the entrance of the residential area.