Mori Kogoro was instantly invigorated when he realized that his nonsense had actually stunned the person on the other end.
Of course, he knew that this was most likely complete drivel. After all, if Reiko Shimizu truly had feelings for Suehiko Ito, she would never have plotted to take his life first.
Most likely, this relationship was simply Suehiko Ito being hopelessly obsessed with a bad woman. Since he had no idea how ruthless she had been toward him, he was immersed in romantic fantasies and moved by his own feelings.
He understood all that, but he couldn't say it out loud, could he? Leaving aside the fact that the man on the other end was indeed a benefactor who had paid generously, stabilizing his emotions was more important right now.
Conan had already, with their not-so-coordinated cooperation, painstakingly made his way close to Secretary Takada. He was watching for a chance to snatch the remote control.
Knowing they had reached a critical moment, Mori Kogoro immediately stepped up his output.
"Maybe Miss Shimizu knew that you were the real culprit and that the police had wrongfully accused her. But perhaps she thought the same way you did. You didn't want your beloved to be arrested and imprisoned, and maybe she didn't want that either? Besides, you had already suffered a huge blow at the time..."
"...I understand your thinking, but the police's investigative abilities are still, cough, worthy of recognition. Right, as you said, Miss Shimizu isn't stupid. Since you deliberately misled the police, why couldn't she have done the same? Right?"
"I understand your good intentions, but perhaps this would instead waste all her efforts. She took the blame upon herself, then faked her death and escaped. That was originally a happy ending where no one would get