Chapter 24

Contains spoilers

Overview

Evie reframes the incriminating hotel video as showing the now-deceased Lucca Marino, leveraging Devon’s planted records and a FaceTime alibi from NFL player Tyron Nichols. The detectives let her go. With Devon’s help, hotel security removes Ryan, but George corners Evie and compels her to a bank to access a safe deposit box.

Summary

In the interview, Evie stays composed and identifies the woman in the hotel video as Lucca Marino. Rachel underscores that Lucca recently died in a Louisiana car crash. Evie leans on Devon’s groundwork: online records, apartment and parking tickets in Atlanta, and planted evidence in Lake Forbing point to Lucca’s connection to Amy Holder. Evie has also ensured the deceased woman’s dental records match Lucca, cementing the identification.

Pressed for an alibi for August 27, Evie cites dinner with Tyron Nichols. On FaceTime, Tyron confirms the timing and details, satisfying the detectives. With no direct tie left to Evie, they end the interview. Rachel pointedly notes the implications, and Evie reiterates that Lucca was the woman in Amy’s room.

Afterward, Evie calls Devon. To clear the lobby, Devon reports Ryan to hotel security; guards escort Ryan away, giving Evie a window to leave. Devon remains on the line via a concealed earpiece and monitors nearby street cameras to guide her exit.

At the side door, George intercepts Evie. He admits he was supposed to be plan A for Mr. Smith and insists she access a bank safe deposit box. Evie warns of the enduring leverage of a murder accusation, while George hints he might look away if she runs—but the threat remains. With Devon urging her that this is the last chance to bail, Evie chooses to proceed and follows George into the bank.

Who Appears

  • Evie
    Protagonist; redirects the video to “Lucca,” uses planted evidence and Tyron’s alibi, evades Ryan, and is forced by George to a bank.
  • George
    Mr. Smith’s fixer; confronts Evie outside the hotel and compels her to access a safe deposit box.
  • Devon
    Ally and hacker; seeded records and dental match, monitors street cams, and has hotel security remove Ryan.
  • Detective West
    Lead questioner; verifies information, remains skeptical, but accepts Tyron’s alibi and ends the interview.
  • Detective Crofton
    Detective; starstruck by Tyron, facilitates the alibi call and is satisfied with Evie’s explanation.
  • Rachel
    Evie’s lawyer; shields her in the interview and probes Evie’s implication after detectives depart.
  • Tyron Nichols
    NFL friend; confirms Evie’s alibi via FaceTime with specific timing and details.
  • Ryan
    Evie’s cover boyfriend; waits in the lobby but is detained by hotel security to clear Evie’s exit.
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