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.

that

be anyone’s substitute,” he said with

“She isn’t Sophia’s substitute.

words, and he patiently

have to promise to

furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding

I had feelings for

it to everyone and was quite adamant

but I don’t have

and he remained silent, waiting

out, causing him

found out during dinner when we

fought against it, but in the end, I decided to give

she isn’t eighteen

You can’t know.

can’t know,” he argued, and I nodded

but fate seems to have different plans

I don’t intend to

decide if she wants me or not,” I explained, and

want her?” he

I admitted, and he bowed his head in

“I believe you, Li.

flashed while you were

believe you,” he

secret is safe with

anyone, and I genuinely wish you two

those words, his

the Albert twins were as oblivious as they

the type to choose to

your friends in Mountain, the ones you

he chuckled, surprising me with

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

but it gets lonely

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

I find

invited them for amusement,

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

have seen Harper lose her

guy just

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

never realised my Eastern cousins were this mischievous

for any traces of clues, we came to a surprising observation –

the floors

was evident that the cleaning couldn’t have been

the lingering scents of Josephine

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

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

evidence left us both intrigued and concerned about the extent to which they

it seems like there’s nothing to be found

made our way upstairs to the room where we had

appeared puzzled, examining

did an exceptional cleaning job,” Justin remarked, and

night and ventilated the place,” Josephine

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

individuals could clean the house so meticulously, they could also

I continued, feeling

from Lucland to

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

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

or overheard their conversation before they harmed her.” As I spoke, Justin’s eyes widened, clearly understanding the gravity of the situation and the importance of protecting the housekeeper

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

I wasted no time

to make the call – time was of

picked up on the first

I skipped the pleasantries to get

Kappa Levi with at least four other kappas

guard a witness,”

“Yes, your Highness.

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

he trusted

did he say?”

send them

understands the severity of the situation and the urgency of

on our requests,” Charlotte added, acknowledging

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

was no

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