The Dark Side Of Fate

Chapter 357

Being On Guard ~Liam~ Upon arrival at the street, we noticed that everything remained undisturbed, just as we had left it.

The crime scene was still cordoned off with tape.

“Does it look the same as last night?” Justin inquired, and Josephine confirmed with a nod as he parked the van.

“I instructed them to maintain the integrity of the scene.

We can’t be sure if the perpetrators tampered with it as well, so let’s not give them any confidence that they followed my instructions,” Justin warned, and we all understood the importance of preserving the evidence and the likelihood that the pack members were corrupt.

“Marvin, Charlotte, Sebastien, and Oliver, you’ll investigate the exterior.

Check the tire tracks from grandma’s gate leading to the burnt van,” Justin directed.

“The rest of us will head inside.

Once you’re done outside, join us indoors to discuss your findings,” he continued, efficiently dividing us into two teams to make the most of our investigation.

Josephine, Noah, and I accompanied Justin as we entered the building for the investigation.

As soon as we stepped inside, Justin inquired about the location where the body was found, and I provided him with the details.

He and Josephine went to explore that particular room, while Noah and I were assigned to search other areas.

\ Investigating Grandma’s house felt bizarre.

Only a few weeks ago, I was living here peacefully, but now it had become a crime scene.

The question that haunted me was: why did they target the housekeeper? “I bet they thought your grandparents were home,” Noah commented, scanning the surroundings.

“But what did my grandparents ever do to them?” I questioned, seeking an explanation.

He simply shrugged in response.

“After watching that video where they mentioned instructing the council to do something for them, I wouldn’t be surprised if they had plans to target your grandparents.

Holding your girlfriend wouldn’t necessarily force your father or mine to comply with their demands.

It might pressure you, but you don’t have the final say.

Your grandparents, on the other hand, are a different story altogether.

Both our fathers would be more inclined to bend, especially yours.

Lady Stephanie is his mother, and I know I’d do anything to protect my own mother, just like you would for yours.

Now imagine your father’s situation,” Noah explained, connecting the dots eloquently.

“It was quick thinking to prevent them from coming home,” he praised, and hearing Noah piece everything together, I realised how much sense it made.

“Sophia isn’t my girlfriend,” I corrected him, and he nodded, chuckling.

“Yeah, right.

So we all got involved in something that wasn’t our business because you wanted some excitement, Li?” he questioned, leaving me unsure of how to respond.

He then revealed something embarrassing, saying, “Your mother told mine that you confessed your feelings for Sophia to her and your father.” My impulsive actions left me feeling utterly embarrassed.

In my defense, I tried to explain, “I wanted them to take the situation seriously.” Noah countered my argument, saying, “You didn’t need to confess your feelings unless they were genuine, Li.

You were planning to ask her out the night she went missing.

You’ve been through a lot of emotional trauma.” He paused and fixed me with a serious gaze.

It was an unusual expression for Noah, who, along with Sebastien, usually appeared playful and carefree.

However, their sharp eyes betrayed their keen awareness of their surroundings.

It was impossible to fool them; their ability to quickly piece things together made lying futile.

“You’re my cousin,” he sighed, “and so is Josephine,” he added, hinting at the direction of the conversation.

“I’m aware of what’s going on between you two.

Your silent gestures and secret mind links don’t fool me, which is why I brought up Sophia during breakfast.

I’d hate to see Jo hurt.

She’s kind-hearted and sweet, and she doesn’t deserve to be caught up in your issues with Sophia.

If she’s just a substitute until Sophia is found, I promise you, Li, you’ll have a problem with me, and I am sure it is the same for the others because we expect better from you.

Jo may seem tough, but she has a gentle soul that can be easily bruised.

I see the way she looks at you, the way she laughs and acts around you.

for you, Li, and if you were oblivious to that fact before,

be anyone’s substitute,” he said with genuine concern

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

to find the words, and he patiently waited for me

you have to promise to keep

I requested, and he furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding in agreement

had

it to everyone and

but I

he remained silent, waiting for me to

are fated,” I blurted out, causing him to gasp, his eyes

during dinner

the end, I decided to give

she isn’t

You can’t know.

he argued, and I

thought the same at first, but fate seems to have different plans for

doesn’t know, and I don’t intend to tell

decide if she wants me or not,” I explained, and he studied me closely, trying to grasp the complexity of

what about you? Bond aside, do you want her?” he asked,

ever wanted anyone,” I admitted,

“I believe you, Li.

while you were talking

you,” he reassured me, taking note

secret is

her or anyone, and I genuinely

said, and with those words, his

believe that the

type to choose

you about your friends in Mountain, the ones you

social climbers?” he chuckled, surprising me

didn’t know,” I admitted, and he

know, but it gets lonely

extras, but it’s just us, so we make do,” he explained with

and I find

amusement, and

those boys,” he said, laughing, and I could tell it was

have seen Harper lose

guy just kept

to literally shut the fuck up! You two missed it, but I guess you guys were busy in the romance department,” he added,

never realised my Eastern cousins were this mischievous

explored the ground floor, meticulously examining surfaces for any traces of clues, we came to a surprising observation – someone had

with the floors mopped and all surfaces meticulously

was evident that the cleaning couldn’t

the lingering scents of Josephine

indicating that the

was responsible for this had worked tirelessly throughout the night

intrigued and concerned about the extent

there’s nothing to be found

upstairs to the room where we had found

appeared puzzled,

cleaning job,” Justin remarked, and we nodded, already

must have worked tirelessly through the night and ventilated

suppose our best hope now is to rely heavily on the housekeeper waking up,” Noah suggested, and it

they could also take measures to prevent her from regaining

right,” I continued, feeling the urgency in

have to send men from Lucland to guard her

with the housekeeper until they arrive to

to such lengths to cover

interacted with them or overheard their conversation before they harmed her.” As I spoke, Justin’s eyes widened, clearly understanding the

Justin communicated with everyone through the mental link,

I wasted no

we couldn’t afford to wait for Justin to make the call – time was

on

Highness,” he greeted, and I skipped the

least four

need to guard a

“Yes, your Highness.

right away,” Bryce responded promptly, and I found it interesting that he didn’t ask

he trusted my

say?”

send them right

the situation and

on our requests,” Charlotte added,

enough time to clean grandma’s

was no trace of mine or

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