Just as he has said to Mr. Langley, Manchester headed for the hospital first to complete the payment from Nelson's treatment and words couldn't describe the wave of relief that washed over him when all that was cleared. Nelson's health was a priority to him because losing his child just after his wife had left would eventually cause him to end up at a rehabilitation centre. "We are doing everything we can, and he will be fine." The doctor assured him with a firm nod, before taking him to Nelson's ward for a few minutes. The one-year-old was yet to awaken, so Manchester did what always made him feel relieved, and that was to take Nelson's tiny hand in his, and talk to him as though he was awake and listening. "Don't worry, I'll get mummy back home." These were Manchester's last words to his unconscious child before leaving the hospital to rest. However, Manchester's depression worsened as soon as walked through the front door. He wasn't coming home to his family as usual, but

// Exp 1200/ 1000 ////Congratulations! Case 3, unlocked! //// Earn 600 Exp to unlock the next case////Exp 0 / 600 //Manchester knew that he couldn't proceed with this task until he had gotten some Intel from the Everglow company, so he put the case on pause and headed for the hospital to spend the rest of his day with Nelson.At past 5pm the same day, in a part of the city, the halls and decorations were all set up for Mr Langley's wife's birthday celebrations.It was her fiftieth birthday, so it is no surprise that he made it so elaborate and grand.From 5:30 pm, cars were already at the parking lot, and the chairs in the hall slowly got occupied until Mr. Langley and his wife arrived, marking the commencement of the occasion.He had hired a stand-up comedian to anchor the celebrations. As expected of him, the event kicked off with a few laughs, sarcastic roasts, and recognition of some important guests.At this time, Manchester showed up at the entrance, he wasn't bothered by th

Manchester caught up with them at the parking lot, and the only way he could get their attention without causing a scene was to call his wife by her name. "Mel!" The couple paused and turned around to see who had called one of them. "You know him?" The man asked, staring suspiciously at Manchester who didn't say a word after they turned. "Yeah," Mel replied, tightening her grip on his arm, "We met at high school, I haven't seen him in a while." Mel pauses and whispers into his ears, "Smile a little so that he won't be so intimidated, you are scaring him." "Can I see you for a second, please?" He requested, avoiding his wife's fiancé's gaze. He has a strong feeling that she might say no to him, but to his greatest surprise, Mel said. "Sure." She kept a smile on her face the whole time, "Sweetheart I'll be with you in the car shortly, let me catch up with an old friend if you don't mind." she requested, and her fiancé walked away with the key dangling from his index

Upon getting home, Manchester was deeply troubled by the notification he had received at the mall from the system. He went into the kitchen to keep the groceries away so that he could go through the news article just as the system had suggested. He sat in the living room with all the lights on and his eyes glued to his phone screen. The articles released by the Everglow company concerning Dr Patel's disappearance were even more intriguing than the case itself. They highlighted the ways that they had assisted the scientist and funded the research without giving any exclusive details on what the research itself was about. They also explained that the reason why the CEO had refused to see the press and detectives for interviews was because he was trying to sort out company business that may cost him millions of dollars if not attended to. The article went far and wide to prove the CEO's innocence, while the second news article from the press only highlighted the CEO's arrest, abo

"You see, Mr Manchester, there is no need for three detectives to be on this case, it's too little to involve all three of you when you can individually do other things. I am pretty sure that there are other cases lined up at your desk waiting to be solved." "But sir, you... "Let me finish," The chief cut him off, "You need to understand that this is not a suggestion, but a instruction to drop the case. I am not giving you an option to refute." Manchester could not believe his ears. Although the chief was yet to mention it, Manchester knew quite well that it was all because of the money promised to them by the Patel family. "System what will I do? This investigation is my task." He asked, without saying a word to the chief's hearing. //A negotiation would be very helpful in this situation// "He doesn't look like he wants to, is there anything you can do to help?" //Analyzing the situation// While this was going on, there was an awkward silence in the office, with bot