Half an hour after Andrew left, Chantelle arrived at the scene with law enforcement officers.

The medical examiner immediately rushed over to examine the body. Then, he looked up and reported, "Ms. Garcia, the cause of death is skull penetration by a golden acupuncture needle. It's hard to imagine that a needle meant for healing could have such lethal power."

Chantelle's expression darkened as she responded with a curt mumble without saying anything further.

The officer who had been checki