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, I hope you

anyone’s substitute,” he said with genuine concern evident in

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

and he patiently waited for me to

have to promise

considering my

had

to everyone and was

but I don’t have those

and he remained silent, waiting

out, causing him to

found out during dinner when

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

she isn’t eighteen

You can’t know.

argued, and I nodded

fate seems to have different plans for

and I don’t intend to tell her

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

do you want her?” he

ever wanted anyone,” I admitted, and he bowed his head in

“I believe you, Li.

you were talking about

never did that with Sophia, so I believe you,” he reassured me, taking note

is safe with

or anyone, and

and with those words, his serious

to believe that the Albert twins were as oblivious as

just seemed the type to choose to

you about your friends in Mountain, the ones you invited to the picnic?” I inquired, and he burst

chuckled, surprising me with

you didn’t know,” I admitted,

know, but it gets lonely

so you don’t need any extras, but it’s just us, so

find their efforts

for amusement,

Harper had their hands full with those boys,” he said, laughing, and I could tell

seen Harper

just

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

never realised my Eastern cousins

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

the floors mopped and all surfaces

cleaning couldn’t have been done

her, the lingering scents of Josephine and me would still be

indicating that

became apparent that whoever was responsible for this had worked tirelessly throughout the

to erasing any evidence left us both intrigued and

right; it seems like there’s nothing to be found here,” I concurred,

made our way upstairs to the room where we had

and Justin appeared

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

ventilated the place,” Josephine added, acknowledging the thoroughness of

housekeeper waking up,” Noah suggested, and

they could also take measures

continued, feeling the urgency in my

men from Lucland

should stay with the

cover their tracks, the housekeeper is the only

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

everyone through the mental link, instructing

no time

wait for Justin to make

picked up on the first

skipped the pleasantries to get straight

Levi with at least four

a witness,” I

“Yes, your Highness.

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

he trusted my judgment and

did he say?” Marvin inquired

would send them

the situation and the urgency of our

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

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

and there was no trace of mine

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