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.

you were oblivious to that fact before, I hope you understand it now and do

shouldn’t be anyone’s substitute,” he said with

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

words, and he

you have to promise to keep

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

had feelings for

confessed it to everyone and

true, but I don’t have

I hesitated, and he remained silent,

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

dinner when we

in the end, I decided to give fate a chance,” I confessed, and he frowned,

isn’t

You can’t know.

know,” he argued,

first, but fate seems

know, and I don’t intend

decide if she wants me or not,” I explained, and he studied me closely, trying

what about you? Bond aside, do you want her?” he asked, and I nodded without

than I’ve ever wanted anyone,” I admitted, and he bowed his head

“I believe you, Li.

you were

with Sophia, so I believe you,” he

is

tell her or anyone, and I genuinely wish you two

by the way,” he said, and with those words, his serious expression softened into a relaxed one once

believe that the Albert twins were

just seemed the type to choose

ones you

climbers?” he chuckled, surprising me with

didn’t know,” I

it

north, so you don’t need any extras, but

and I find their efforts

amusement,

their hands full with those boys,” he said, laughing,

have seen Harper lose

just kept

tell him to literally shut the fuck up! You two missed it, but I guess you guys were busy in the romance

Eastern cousins

surfaces for any traces of clues, we came

floors mopped and all surfaces meticulously

was evident that the cleaning

the lingering scents of

house exuded a faint aroma of disinfectants, indicating

was responsible for this had worked tirelessly throughout the night to achieve

dedication to erasing any evidence left us both intrigued and concerned about the extent to which they were

seems like there’s nothing to

upstairs to the room where we

Justin appeared

evident that someone did an exceptional cleaning job,” Justin remarked, and we

the night and ventilated the place,” Josephine added,

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

so meticulously, they could also take measures

feeling the urgency in my

to send men from Lucland to guard

I think we should stay with the housekeeper until

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

her.” As I spoke, Justin’s eyes widened, clearly understanding

and Justin communicated with everyone through the mental link, instructing them to

wasted no

for Justin to make the call –

picked up on the first

skipped the pleasantries

at least

guard a witness,” I instructed

“Yes, your Highness.

responded promptly, and I found it interesting that he didn’t ask for

trusted my judgment and

did he say?”

would send them right away,” I

understands the severity of the situation and the urgency of

have removed the limitations on our

clean grandma’s house thoroughly?” Sebastien questioned, and

there was no trace of mine or Li’s

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