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.

were oblivious to that fact

he said with genuine concern evident in his

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

struggled to find the words, and he patiently waited

have to promise to keep it a

he furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding in agreement to keep

I had feelings for

to everyone and was quite adamant

but I

remained

out, causing him to gasp,

out during dinner when we arrived

the end, I decided

isn’t eighteen

You can’t know.

he argued, and I nodded in

the same at first, but fate seems

and I don’t intend to tell her anytime

wants me or not,” I explained, and he studied me closely, trying to

Bond aside, do you want

wanted anyone,” I admitted, and he bowed

“I believe you, Li.

just flashed while you were talking about

did that with Sophia, so I believe you,” he reassured

is safe with

her or anyone, and

with those words, his

will be stupid to believe that the Albert twins were as oblivious as they

the type

ones you invited to the picnic?” I

he chuckled,

thought you didn’t know,” I admitted, and he

but it gets lonely in the

have everyone up north, so you don’t need any extras, but it’s just us, so we make do,” he explained

and I find their

them for amusement, and boy,

hands full with those boys,” he said, laughing, and I could

should have seen Harper lose

guy just

you guys were busy in the romance department,” he added,

realised my Eastern cousins

clues, we came to a surprising observation – someone had

immaculate, with the floors

the cleaning

her, the lingering scents of Josephine and me would still

the house exuded a faint aroma of disinfectants, indicating that the place

worked tirelessly throughout the night

any evidence left us both intrigued and concerned about the extent

are right; it seems like there’s nothing to

upstairs to the room where we

and Justin appeared puzzled, examining

Justin remarked, and we nodded, already having

through the night and ventilated the place,” Josephine added, acknowledging the

the housekeeper waking up,” Noah suggested, and it dawned on me that we needed to ensure

these individuals could clean the house so meticulously, they could also take measures

I continued, feeling

Lucland to guard

think we should stay with

are going to such lengths to cover their tracks, the housekeeper

their conversation before they harmed her.” As I spoke, Justin’s eyes widened, clearly understanding the gravity of the situation

through the mental link,

I wasted no time and dialed Bryce’s

afford to wait for Justin to make the call

on the first

I skipped the pleasantries to get

send Kappa Levi with at least four other kappas to

a witness,”

“Yes, your Highness.

I found it interesting that he didn’t ask for

trusted

say?” Marvin inquired

send them right away,”

understands the severity of the situation and the

father must have removed the limitations on our requests,” Charlotte added, acknowledging the significance

enough time to clean grandma’s house thoroughly?”

was no trace of mine

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