"So… you are clueless too?" The president's expression turned solemn.
Rena smiled wryly. "I'm sorry, Mr. President."
"No. It's not your fault. But can you explain to me what you mean by 'everything is going according to Clovis' plan?' What is his plan to begin with?"
"Yes. I'm here to explain that to you." Rena nodded. "First of all, I've received the news that Sir Clovis is in a way intended to let the thieves steal his paintings. However, there was no painting stolen to begin with.
"He has messed with his own house, planted some traces of blood, and even destroyed his own vault to create an image that the thieves have managed to steal paintings from him.
"As a result, people will now begin searching for those thieves to get their hands on the stolen paintings. And they know that seven paintings have been stolen due to the rumors spread in the community.
"However, Sir Clovis will not publicize any facts or the facts that his paintings have been stolen to maintain his image.
