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We arrived at the grand mansion, and Katherine knocked on the door. A maid answered, and the Alpha showed her a fake ID card. "We're here to investigate," he said, and the maid stepped aside, revealing the parents.

The mother was crying, while the father paced back and forth. Marcus cleared his throat to get their attention.

"Officer John," Marcus introduced himself, and the father nodded.

"Please, have a seat." Marcus and Katherine sat down, and Marcus continued, "Sorry for the misfortune." Marcus expressed his condolences, and the father thanked them.

"You both look new here," he observed, his gaze shifting from Marcus to Katherine.

Marcus smiled and lied, "We've just been transferred here."

The father nodded, and asked, "How may I be of help?"

"Where was the last place you saw your son?" Marcus asked, and the father glanced at the mother before responding.

"At the party, he said he was going to dance." The mother's voice cracked as she spoke, tears streaming down her face.

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