Puppy Love – Chapter 14

~Josephine~

I wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about going to Mountain at first, until my father informed us that one of us would be assisting Justin in investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding Mike Maguire. I had briefly met the man during a visit to Lady Stephanie and her husband in Grizlo, but I hadn’t paid much attention to him. Apart from his daughter’s close relationship with Liam, he was just an ordinary person to me. However, upon discovering that he had committed Familicide and disappeared, I wouldn’t be honest if I said I wasn’t intrigued.

A few months had passed since our graduation, and we hadn’t encountered any significant challenges. I was certain that this opportunity would be enjoyable. Moreover, I eagerly anticipated working alongside Justin on this case.

son to be around. Unlike others, he didn’t become uncomfortable in my presence, which made our

cipated it would make him lose control the way he did. Throughout the meal, he seemed almost entranced, drifting off during conversations with Luis and stealing occasional glances at me. It was as if he didn’t want me to interact with his cousin. Regardless of Justin’s relation to

ly as the one he had labelled as the ‘weirdo. 

n attempt to talk to Liam about the mission. I knew he was the one who had caught the King’s interest in the matter. It was evident

e. In my opinion, Liam and Sophia were better off as friends, but who was I to judge?

ngely since we entered the dining room, and even she couldn’t explain why.

Luis, on the other hand, was talking to Harper and Lilly, and I suspected Eleanor Sidorov was the topic of conversation. My brother had an infatuation with her. Just because our parents

have different plans in store.

red after Liam’s hand briefly touched mine as we made our way to the living room. Moreover, he had asked me a peculiar question about dill, which struck me as odd.

h on him.

nship take its course.

of pain and relief.

t felt like a lifetime ago.

nd I wanted to seize the opportunity to approach him and request a private conversation. Even though Sophia was present as well, I stubbornly believed that I could somehow compete for his attention.

urce of my courage back then

ce of clothing, and even labeled me as arrogant. The sound of their laughter only intensified the negative emotions welling up i

never realised they saw me in such a light until that moment.

ay to give people one less thing to gossip about.

er bring myself to regret it. I refused to apologise for being intelligent or for coming across as unfriendly.

y were laughing about me, ! didn’t bother to find out. I retreated into myself, focusing on my own journey, an

ced you were talking to

s she sat beside me.

ation with Sophia and how Liam was struggling to cope. She nodded

He’s convinced that she’s being held captive on some remote island. Hopefully, our investigation in Grizlo will shed some light on the situation,” she said with a hopeful smile, and I couldn’t help but reciprocate.

aid her curiosity evident in her gaze. I hoped she wasn’t trying to insinuate something because I was sure I wasn’t Liam’s type.

his attention,” I teased, and we shared a laugh.

to rock it,” she complimented my artistic skills.

o her compliment was truly heartwarming.

ey due to the specialised classes we attended.

t are your plans now?” I asked her, genuinely curious. She

ing a business and maybe finding Mr Right to settle down with,” she replied with a hint of playfulness, causing me to laugh.

back to me.

nks,” I responded, and she gasped in surprise

huckled.

own noble lineage. She nodded in acknowledgement.

how our work in Grizlo unfolds.

odded, considering the possibilities.

to wait until tomorrow to speak with Liam about Sophia and Mike.

s announcement caught my attention, drawing me back to the present. It s

fusion.

I’m sure you

recognition.

age to manipulate Mike. It may sound farfetched, but it’s a plausible theory. While this isn’t directly our business, Liam has made it our concern. In times of need, we stand united. And as your parents, we hope that you will do the same

sen to work on this case. While all of us might end up going to Grizlo, as it was likely the destination, only those directly involved in the investigation would have an a

wing that Liam would likely prefer to have Luis or Elaine join him rather than me. I had been eagerly looking forward to going to Grizlo and being part of the investigation, but if the decision lay with Liam, I knew he wouldn’t choos

ed tone.

s, and we will take it from there.

e not willing to put our children in harm’s way.

.

mpathised with his position. If anything

rect intervention.

re is a clear and urgent need or a state of emergency is declared on those islands. At present, the best approach will be to circulate their pictures and offer rewards for any valuable information,” Uncle Leo explained. His pragmatic approach acknowledged the limitations they faced, and it seemed like the most suitable course of action for the time being.

team in Grizlo

ou collaborate closely and uncover the truth behind what went wrong. Head Alpha Christian Zakharov has provided some documents for you to review.

of both pride and pressure.

rt your findings to your respective Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon. In more serious cases, report directly to me,” he instructed, and I nodded in acknowledgement.

uldn’t be required to depart before their arrival.

knew that I had a role to fulfill and that I was capable of contributing to the investigation. It was unfortunate for him if he didn’t like the

simply have to come to terms with it.