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

substitute,” he said with genuine concern

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

struggled to find the words, and

tell you this, you have to promise to keep

crucial,” I requested, and he furrowed his brow, considering

had feelings for

and

I don’t have

and he remained silent,

out, causing him to gasp, his eyes

found out during dinner when

decided to give fate a

she isn’t

You can’t know.

can’t know,” he argued,

at first, but fate seems to have

don’t intend to tell

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

you? Bond aside, do you want her?” he asked, and I nodded

admitted,

“I believe you, Li.

you were talking about

never did that with Sophia, so I believe you,” he reassured me, taking note of the bond’s

is

her or anyone, and I genuinely

way,” he said, and with those words,

that the Albert twins were as oblivious as

seemed the type to

in Mountain, the ones you invited to the

he chuckled, surprising me with his

didn’t know,” I admitted, and he

but it gets lonely in

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

and I find their efforts

invited them for amusement, and boy,

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

seen

just kept

I guess you guys were

cousins

meticulously examining surfaces for any traces of clues,

with the floors mopped

was evident that the cleaning couldn’t have been done by

lingering scents of Josephine and me would still

disinfectants, indicating that the place

responsible for this had worked tirelessly throughout the night to

intrigued and concerned about

nothing to be found here,” I concurred, acknowledging the fruitless

then made our way upstairs to the room where we had found

and Justin appeared

Justin remarked,

tirelessly through the night and ventilated

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

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

right,” I continued, feeling the

to send men from Lucland to guard her in the

fact, I think we should stay with the housekeeper until they arrive

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

I spoke, Justin’s eyes

Justin communicated with everyone through the

wasted no time

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

picked up on the

Highness,” he greeted, and I skipped the pleasantries to get straight to

with at least four

a witness,”

“Yes, your Highness.

away,” Bryce responded promptly, and I found it interesting that he didn’t ask for confirmation from my

trusted my judgment

did he say?” Marvin inquired

he would send them right away,” I

the severity of the situation and the urgency

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

mean they had enough time to clean grandma’s house thoroughly?” Sebastien questioned, and Josephine nodded

spotless, and there was no

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