The Dark Side of Fate

Chapter 357

The Dark Side Of Fate By Karima Sa’ad Usman 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.

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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.

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

looks at you, the way she laughs and acts around you. She’s falling for you, Li, and if you were oblivious to that fact before, I hope you understand it now and do what’s right. She shouldn’t be anyone’s substitute,”

I…” I struggled to find the words, and he patiently waited for me to

this, you have to promise to keep it a secret. It’s crucial,” I requested, and he furrowed his brow, considering my words before nodding in agreement

about it. It’s all true, but I don’t have those feelings anymore. I…” I

blurted out, causing

arrived at Mountain. I swear, I fought against it, but in the end, I decided to give fate a

isn’t eighteen yet. You can’t know. She can’t know,” he argued, and I

have different plans for me. She still doesn’t know, and I don’t intend to tell her anytime soon. I want her to discover it on her own, in a natural way, and decide if she wants me or not,” I explained, and he studied me closely, trying to grasp

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

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

talking about her. He never did that with Sophia, so I believe you,” he reassured me, taking note

is safe with me. I won’t tell her or anyone, and I genuinely wish you two the best. Congratulations, by the way,” he said, and with those words, his serious expression softened into

as oblivious as they seemed. They just

the ones you invited to the picnic?” I

he chuckled,

you didn’t know,” I admitted, and

we know, but it gets lonely in the east. You have everyone up north, so you don’t need any extras, but it’s just

I find their efforts entertaining. We invited them for amusement, and boy, they didn’t disappoint. Charlotte, Jewels, Gemma, Lily, and Harper had their

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

realised my Eastern cousins were this mischievous until

for any traces of clues, we came to a surprising observation – someone had returned to clean the house. The ground floor appeared immaculate, with the

it was evident that the cleaning couldn’t have been done by the housekeeper. Had it been her, the lingering scents of Josephine and me would still be

cleaning. The dedication to

there’s nothing to be found here,” I concurred, acknowledging the fruitless search. We then made our way upstairs to the room where we had found the

exceptional cleaning job,” Justin remarked, and we nodded, already having reached

have worked tirelessly through the night and ventilated the

waking up,” Noah suggested, and it dawned on me that we needed to ensure her safety. If these individuals could

continued, feeling the urgency in my

are going to such lengths to cover their tracks, the housekeeper is the only loose end. Even if she didn’t see their faces, she might have interacted with them

gravity of the situation and the importance of protecting the housekeeper

I wasted no time and dialed Bryce’s number. I knew we couldn’t afford to

greeted, and I skipped the

Kappa Levi with at least four other kappas to Grizlo immediately. They need to guard a witness,”

I found it interesting that he didn’t ask for confirmation from my father or uncles. It appeared that he

did he say?”

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