Mrs. Selence placed her reports on the table and turned towards the team and gasped and stated her points about the case, "The second victim, found near Firms Bridge, was subjected to extreme physical violence. No biological traces were recovered that would typically confirm the assault, "Her voice was steady but heavy while stating her study over the report".
She placed sealed evidence bags on the table and pinned the images that she clicked while examine the body of the victim's. "However, She continued. "Both victims had the same substance in their digestive system."
Candy, which is completely ordinary, no toxins, no chemicals, nothing was found in the candy, as I said before the victim had also had that candy 3 days before her death!
More over, The first victim showed no external or internal injuries," Mrs. selence added. "No clear cause of death, yet the second case is brutal, intentional they have inserted a rusty rod in here vagina".
Aric straightened himself and asked," Are you sure that was a rusty rod Because nowadays, young people use these s** toys to satisfy them?". Mrs. Selence gasped and stated that, Aric young people indeed use these things, but they ensure safety, as in this victim's body we have found much rusty dust in her internals!
Silence settled the room with confusion and staging of evidence not matching the crimes that have happened. "This case is escalating," she said quietly. "We need to catch them before it reaches out from our hands"
Aric straightened. "Re-examine the first body, every inch, and examine whether the boy was also assaulted. And don't assume anything, secure the candy samples separately and keep them untouched."
He turned sharply. "I'll examine the crime scene at the Firm Bridge myself."
Unexpectedly, he reached out and grabbed Darain's wrist. His grip was firm, unyielding.
"We are leaving, Lucien, call the police let them tag along with us for the enquiry, and Alex you visit the Firm Bridge's surrounding and inquire about the victim and check all the CCTV footage and let me be informed about every clue you gather".
Yes, chief, I am into that. Aric turned towards Ezra," Ezra, did you contact the victim's parents or guardians?" Ezra straightened and said, Chief just heard the news that both the victims are from 'Canon Orphanage'.
Aric took a gasp and said," Ezra I want you to visit the Orphanage and inquire about the victim and let me be informed and also note down the witness name" Yes chief…
Darain turned and took a glance over Aric and asked" Chief, then what about me?" Aric quickly assigned everyone their respective tasks and dispersed them off, one by one, until the discussion room fell silent, only Darain and Aric remained.
Darain barely had time to gather his thoughts before Aric stepped closer. Too close.
"What did you want to ask?" Aric murmured.
Before Darain could repeat his question, Aric leaned in and whispered, his voice low and deliberate," I want you in front of me- 24/7, that way I can make sure that I can concentrate on my work, and also I can keep an eye on you so that you won't make any mistakes."
The words sent a spark of anger through Darian," He snapped, shoving Aric back" If you keep behaving like this, I'll stop working under you altogether.
Aric smirked, he reached out, and placed his hand around Darain's waist and pulled him closer, a soft kiss by Aric brushed on Darain's cheek-unexpected, fleeting-and before Darain could react, Aric was already guiding him towards the exit.
"Come on," Aric said calmly. "We're wasting time."
Moments later, they were in the car, the engine roaring to life as they headed towards the crime scene-silence heavy between them, charged with unspoken tension and unresolved conflict.
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