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 what’s

anyone’s substitute,” he said with

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

the words, and he patiently waited for me to

have to promise

his brow, considering my words before nodding

had feelings for

everyone and was

true, but I don’t

and he remained silent, waiting for me

out, causing him to gasp,

dinner when we

I decided to give fate a chance,” I confessed,

isn’t eighteen

You can’t know.

know,” he argued, and I nodded in

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

know, and I don’t

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

you want her?”

ever wanted anyone,” I admitted,

“I believe you, Li.

you were talking

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

is safe

or anyone, and I genuinely wish you two

words, his serious expression softened

to believe that the Albert twins

type to

Mountain, the ones you invited to

chuckled, surprising me with his

we thought you didn’t know,”

it

so you don’t need any extras, but it’s just us, so we make do,”

I find their

invited them for amusement,

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

seen

just kept

but I guess you guys were busy in the

realised my Eastern cousins were this

clues, we came to a surprising observation – someone had returned

the floors mopped and

that the cleaning couldn’t have been done

lingering scents of Josephine

the house exuded a faint aroma of disinfectants, indicating that the place had been thoroughly aired after

that whoever was responsible for this had worked tirelessly throughout

evidence left us both intrigued and concerned

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

the room

appeared puzzled, examining the

Justin remarked, and we nodded, already having

and ventilated the place,” Josephine added, acknowledging the

best hope now is to rely heavily on the housekeeper waking up,” Noah suggested, and it dawned on me that we needed to ensure

could clean the house so meticulously, they could also take measures to prevent her from regaining

feeling the

from Lucland to guard her in

with the housekeeper until they

to cover their tracks, the housekeeper is the

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

communicated with everyone through the mental link, instructing them to return to the

no time

for Justin to make the call – time was of

on the first

greeted, and I skipped the pleasantries to get

at least four other kappas to

to guard a witness,” I

“Yes, your Highness.

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

he trusted my

say?” Marvin

would send them right away,” I

understands the severity of the situation

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

clean grandma’s house thoroughly?” Sebastien questioned,

was no trace

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