The body lay motionless on the polished marble floor, a stark contrast to the opulent surroundings of the mansion. Detective Sarah Harper arrived at the scene, her keen eyes immediately scanning for clues amidst the chaos. The victim, a wealthy businessman named Charles Worthington, had been found by his distraught wife just hours earlier. Blood pooled around the corpse, its metallic scent mingling with the lingering aroma of expensive cologne and fear. As Harper approached, she noticed a curious object clutched in the dead man's hand: a single red rose. The detective's mind raced with possibilities, knowing that this seemingly romantic gesture could hold the key to everything. She turned to her partner, Detective Mike Rodriguez, and saw the same determination mirrored in his weathered face. "We need to question everyone in the house," Harper said quietly, her voice barely audible above the commotion. Rodriguez nodded grimly, already anticipating the long night ahead as they began to unravel this perplexing mystery.