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Chapter 5: The Investigation Begins
I couldn't concentrate on work the next day, my mind preoccupied with thoughts of Ngimanchi and her questionable actions. The more I thought about it, the more I felt a sense of unease. I decided to do some digging to see if I could uncover any evidence that would prove or disprove my suspicions.
I started by asking around about Ngimanchi's sister, trying to gather more information about her supposed illness. But whenever I mentioned her sister, people seemed vague or uninterested. It was as if they didn't know what I was talking about.
I decided to take a different approach. I asked Ngimanchi's friends if they knew anything about her sister's hospital bills, but they all seemed tight-lipped. One of them, however, let something slip. "Ngimanchi's always been good at making money appear," she said with a sly smile.
The comment sent a shiver down my spine. What did she mean by that? Was Ngimanchi involved in something illicit? I thanked her for the information and decided to investigate further.
That evening, I confronted Ngimanchi about my findings. "I've been asking around about your sister," I said, trying to gauge her reaction. "Nobody seems to know anything about her illness."
Ngimanchi's expression changed, her eyes narrowing slightly. "What are you talking about?" she asked, her voice laced with defensiveness.
I pressed on, determined to get to the truth. "I'm talking about the money I've been giving you. Is it really going to your sister, or is there something else going on?"
Ngimanchi's face turned cold, and for a moment, I saw a glimm