When Isabel finished dealing with the matters at home, she returned in a state of exhaustion. Recently, her parents had constantly been insisting on introducing Isabel to other potential suitors. Even when she spoke up, stating that she already had someone special, her parents remained skeptical.Lately, they had even come to the apartment where she was living, along with her company, but couldn’t find her. So, when she returned home, older adults couple was in a constant state of anxiety, fearing that some other suitor had whisked her away.Isabel could only sigh and endure it, as her current task from Alex was confidential and she couldn’t reveal it to her parents. She had to deflect their questions. Her elusive behavior only made her grandparents even more suspicious, convinced that she was being deceived by someone and insisting on taking her back to their mansion.Ultimately, they wanted to bring security guards to prevent Isabel from escaping. She had no choice but to switch ide
When Alex approached, most of the kind-hearted people who had offered help had dispersed, leaving only a few individuals behind to advise her to stay calm, check the news in the morning, and offer words of comfort. It had been two hours with no news, and they had little spare time to worry about others in this way. Furthermore, this incident served as a sobering lesson for these parents on taking care of their children. Each of them returned home to rest and carefully counsel their daughters.Rihana, on the other hand, sat alone on the front steps of her house, her face swollen, seeming to have cried too much and now lacking the strength to care about others. Her two eldest children were sleeping soundly, while the fate of her husband, still in the hospital, remained uncertain. Rihana felt crushed, unable to understand why all the misfortune seemed to be concentrated on her recently.Was it because of her wrongdoing that she now had to endure this hardship?But if that were the case,
Just as reported by the news outlets, the Locke family was in utter chaos. No one could believe that the murderer turned out to be the very person everyone had thought would become the heir.What made the situation even more chaotic was that this person was already dead.When the police found footage from the hospital cameras, they immediately dispatched a team to search Jack’s and his parents’ house. It was called a search, but in reality, it was more like a thorough ransacking. Their belongings were strewn all over the place, valuable items were broken, and the entire Jack family became enveloped in an eerie atmosphere. Word of the scandal spread quickly, and in no time, no one wanted to get near them.As the police diligently investigated, with Chief Jayce using swift and professional methods, they got evidence such as footage of Jack buying drugs and witness testimonies confirming it. All signs pointed directly at Jack.A significant leap in the investigation came when they found
Henry’s burning gaze swept over Jessica, like a hunter locking onto his prey within shooting range. It was a look that combined both passion and possessiveness, making Jessica unable to shake off the feeling that this man was truly disturbed.Because disgust stemmed from instinct, she retreated heavily from the funeral room of this grandfather and grandson’s household. She felt that what she had told Jack’s mother earlier was indeed accurate.The complete house reeked of an unsettling odor.That room, in particular, had seen countless distant relatives of the family mocking her, each taking their turn to degrade each other for entertainment, only to now act meek and change their attitudes, presenting their most humble appearances to make amends for the past wrongdoings.Outwardly, everyone’s demeanor was, of course, pleasant. Jessica had lived long enough to know who was sincere among those in the upper class. She was wary of the apparent remorse and repentance, as it all reeked stron
The night had fallen, and the members of the Locke family had quietly returned. Only Jack’s parents remained at the funeral home, standing vigil by their son’s casket. Mr. Andrew and Jessica had left early, and by the end of the day, Mr. Andrew finally felt a sense of relief. He didn’t know where his wife was, but her absence was the best outcome for all.Because of the recent pressures, Jack’s father was also exhausted from the events. He wanted to temporarily escape the stifling atmosphere of this place. However, he was reluctant to move too far, fearing that his wife might faint again. Mr. Andrew stepped out to the back of the funeral home, walking along a dark row of trees. It was past 11 o’clock, and he saw no one in this chilly, desolate forest.The unusually quiet woods made his already troubled mind even more restless. This was a resting place for many departed souls, and every rustling sound made Mr. Andrew uneasy.A funeral for two. Was this the punishment meant for the Lock
“Could you please total these items?”In the morning, at a convenience store, Alex was waving his hand to pay for some essential items, all of them ingredients for baking. He wanted to bring them home for little Cherry because she had a baking competition coming up at school, and he wanted her to practice at home.While waiting to pay, a few young men behind him were engaged in a heated discussion. He typically wouldn’t have paid much attention to the conversation of strangers, but he overheard the name Locke. Recently, they had been a hot topic of discussion everywhere. Alex waited for the cashier to prepare his bill while quietly eavesdropping.“Oh my God, three more people died at the funeral yesterday. This family is in chaos.”“Have you read those conspiracy theories and rumors online? They all claim that some underground power is involved. It seems this family has offended some terrifying figure, so they’ll be wiped out eventually.”“Say what you will, but the police still haven
Loki doesn’t want to say much to this guy. He didn’t care about the reason anymore. All that he had investigated was enough to send this guy back to hell.Loki is sure that even if he pulled out a gun and blew his brains out, this guy wouldn’t say a word.But thinking that in the future the chairman might lose a lot of information because of this, Loki had to patiently ask a few more questions.“What is your real name? Don’t cross me. I have to spend so much time and effort because of you, be a little more reasonable, otherwise I will explode your brains.”“Even if I say it, you still can’t determine what is the truth, right? If I tell the truth, will you let me go?”“Okay, if it’s important, you’ll get out of here alive.”Alex almost burst out laughing for a moment. With that look in his eyes that only has murderous intent, who else is he trying to fool? Let him live. He is not a three-year-old child.Alex kept spinning his brain, thinking about how to get out of this situation. It w
Rihana quickly untied Alex, ignoring Loki’s suffering nearby. Alex thanked her and grabbed a gun that was out of ammunition, directing a disdainful look at Loki. He approached and stomped on Loki’s bleeding wound, as an act of vengeance for what had just happened. Alex wasn’t one to hold back or forgive easily.“Tend to his wound. Don’t let him die,” Alex ordered, looking sternly at Rihana. Under Alex’s firm gaze, Rihana went closer to Loki, ignoring his threats and insults. She efficiently tore a piece of cloth from her own clothing, carefully covering the wound to stop the bleeding. Loki’s face turned even paler, and he could do nothing but mumble in pain.Meanwhile, the sound of approaching police sirens grew louder. Loki looked at Alex with suspicion. He couldn’t find his phone; it was no longer with him. He wondered how the police had been called. Were they in on this from the beginning? When had things spiraled so out of control?Failing to properly investigate Alex was a grave