Chapter 268 - Joshua Is Back- Part 1
Chapter 268 - Joshua Is Back- Part 1
Joshua was more than eager to start searching the house when Councilman Christophe said, "Councilman Joshua, and you both. Start looking at the mansion and report to me if you find anything strange." Like an eager child, Joshua quickly led the other two along with him, "Please pick a room so that I can ask you questions. Are these the only servants in here?" the man asked Belle.
"There are other three in this mansion," when Belle looked at Cassie, the girl bowed her head and went to fetch the other three.
When they reached and settled themselves in the drawing-room, Christophe, Belle and Barron sitting on the couch while the rest stood. Councilman Christophe asked, "For such a big mansion, you have quite a less number of staff to work. Doesn't it get too much for the other servants?" the question was directed to Belle.
"The servants who used to work here have passed away."
"Half of them?" asked Councilman Christophe, surprised as he had never come across a house with so many deaths.
"Yes. I don't know if you are aware that a massacre took place in this mansion which was how my parents passed away," Belle filled him in and the man nodded as if he remembered it now.
"I am sorry about your parent's loss. It was a tragedy," sympathized Christophe and Belle gave him a small nod. The tragedy had taken more than once after the massacre, the second being after her parents came back from the dead.
Belle pulled up the parchment in her hand which was given by the councilman to ask, "It is written here about suspicious activity. Could you please elaborate on what exactly was found to be suspicious?"
To the councilman, Belle appeared to be a kind lady who had been polite even with Councilman Joshua who had started his questions.
Councilman Christophe said, "There have been claims that there is some witchery going on in the house. We made sure to meet other people who you are associated with so you don't have to worry about those claims. This is just a verification so that no other bizarre things come up during the investigation. I am sure Joshua has spoken to you about how he wants to interview your butler."
She remembered the time when councilman Joshua had seen her mother and was still processing on what was going on before he was ushered out of the kitchen. Not to forget the way he was tied in the guest room later.
Belle didn't answer and stared back at the man, "I don't think he mentioned it when he came to collect my parent's body," she acted aloof about it.
"So I take that he wasn't here yesterday?" asked the man and Belle shook her head.
"I would have known if he was here because I was in the mansion," Belle then turned to look at Lucas to ask, "Did Councilman Joshua arrive at the doorstep?"
"I would have known if he was here, Miss Belle. We didn't have any visitors for more than a week now," answered Lucas with a solemn look on his face. The maids who were watching and listening to them, couldn't help but think how both the butler as well as their Mistress were spinning a lie by erasing what had occurred.
Councilman Christophe didn't know who was lying or who was telling the truth. Joshua had claimed to have been tied in this mansion but the lady here denied that Joshua had not shown up again after her parent's death.
"I would like to ask your butler a few questions. You don't mind do you," the councilman asked for permission and Belle nodded her head.
"Please go ahead."
"Lucas is it?" asked the councilman.
"Yes, Sir. Lucas."
"No last name?" questioned the councilman, wanting to know where the butler was from so that they could look into him more.
Barron opened his mouth to only close it immediately, and this was noticed by the councilman.
"I don't have a last name, councilman," answered Lucas.
"Were you going to tell something?" Councilman Christophe asked Barron as he had opened his mouth.
Belle quietly looked at Barron, praying and hoping that the disastrous fourth Grim wouldn't be doing something he was not supposed to do. She sighed internally when Barron replied, "No. I was yawning," Barron brought his hand up to fake yawn.
"Since when have you been working in the Adams' mansion?" the councilman continued with his questions.
"More than a decade I believe," answered Lucas.
"A decade is too much of time. You must be a loyal servant of this mansion." On hearing the words come out of the councilman's mouth, Greed looked annoyed at the man, "The Adams must have treated you very well, isn't it?"
"Yes, they have been pleasant to work with. It has turned into my home now too," replied Lucas, "They have been very generous."
"Do you believe that they have been so good to you that you feel you need to repay them with what they ask, or maybe their requests?" Belle could already tell where this question was heading and somewhere she was slightly worried but at the same time, she believed Lucas would be able to handle it with ease.
Lucas offered the man a polite smile, "Isn't that what every butler does? To complete the house requests being asked by their master or mistresses?"
The councilman stared at the butler before asking, "You must have heard about Lady Olivia's death, on how gruesome it has been. Her parents were speaking about how Lady Olivia had taken a keen interest in you but there's also another lady, Lady Susan who went missing and has not been found. Strangely they have all been very interested in you."
"What are you trying to say, councilman?" asked Belle, her words coming out sharp.
"We heard how the family had your mansion in their possession. The mansion was returned to but after which Lady Olivia was killed. We have speculation that your butler is involved in it," concluded the councilman.
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