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"No, " the detective's firm and straightforward response. He already had enough on his plate and didn't want to add something nosy. Hyde finished his coffee and prepared to leave the table when Aries stopped him."I promise, I won't be a burden to the investigation." Aries implied and raised his hand as a sign of his oath. But Hyde had already decided not to let anyone meddle in the investigation. He just breathed frustratingly and was about to have another sip when his phone suddenly rang. Aries remained silent to grasp what they were talking about."Yes? I'll be there." He hung up the call, finished his coffee, and left the table quickly. Aries, who hadn't even gotten a single sip of his drink, left the table and followed Hyde outside."Detective, where are you g

> On the Night of Murder<Rain came pounding on the windowpane. The pattering sounded blistering, biting, and relentless. Compared to the quietness inside, the storm outside was thunderous. In a dark studio-typed apartment room, a man in his thirties sat at the table, intently watching the monitor.One solitary figure hunched over a computer; its glow lit up the dim recesses of an otherwise almost unlit apartment. He had spent hours alone, apparently, in this small cell. Tonight, his fixation had become a frenzy. The screen refreshed a loop of grainy video clips. He had secretly installed cameras in an apartment building a few blocks away with the woman he loved in view.

Hyde sat in his dimly lit office, the only light source being the desk lamp, casting a yellowish glow on the scattered papers and files. He leaned back in his chair, a deep frown creasing his forehead as he scanned the profile and records. He had been staring at them for almost an hour, and he was still stuck on what Bridget had said."Who knows? She might have stuck her nose onto something she shouldn't have."Those lines have kept him bothered since he left the interrogation room. As he began to feel the frustration, Hyde ran his fingers through his hair and heaved a deep breath to get himself together. He grabbed the Rubik's cube and started fiddling with it. The young man only stopped when his gaze darted to the brown envelope containing the things he asked Terence.He took the envelope and first scanned the documents and records of Mirriam Strauss.Mirriam Strauss had been reported missing a week before her body was found in her apartment. Her

10:30 𝚙𝚖. *𝙾𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙽𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚘𝚏 𝙼𝚞𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚛*As Bridgette sped through the rain-drenched streets, her anger burned hot and fierce. The knowledge of her lover's betrayal of her ultimate rival, Natalie Wayne, fueled her fury, and she gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turning white.But as the rain pounded relentlessly against the windshield, her progress slowed to a crawl. The traffic came to a standstill, the red brake lights of the cars ahead glaring accusingly at her. Bridgette's frustration boiled over, and she pounded her fists against the steering wheel, cursing the rain, the traffic, and her friend.Despite the late hour and the stormy weather, she had no intention of turning back. She needed to talk to Natalie, to confront her about the betrayal that had shattered her world. "That slut enjoys taking everyt

Detective Hyde Collins sat across from Aries, his gaze fixed intently on the man before him. Aries, a journalist working for one of the city's prestigious magazine companies, appeared composed. Still, there was a flicker of nervousness in his eyes as he awaited Hyde's questions."Didn't expect to see you here," Hyde commented as he settled on the seat opposite Aries Coulter. He never thought that the nosy person he met at the crime scene was one of the suspects in Natalie's case. As per the analysis of the victim's phone, Aries' contact number was first on the list of recent calls on Natalie's phone. The record implied that the journalist had contacted the victim twenty minutes before the estimated time of the crime.Aries heaved out a deep breath as he leaned comfortably on the backrest. "It's alright, detective, as long as I can contribute to this investigation. Besides, I don't have anything to worry about. My conscience is clean." Hyde raised both of his brows and shrugged. "We'

"Who are you, and why are you here?" Hyde uttered while grasping the intruder's hands tightly on his back."Ouch! Hey, be gentle. I mean no harm." A young man winced as he gave up resisting the detective's grip."Can you just release me, mister, so I could properly introduce myself?"Hyde heaved out a deep sigh and released the captive. Their eyes widened as they both realized each other's identity."You?! " They said in unison. Both were filled with confusion."Who let you in? Don't you know that you can be charged for trespassing?" Hyde authoritatively said which was only responded to by an eye roll from the guy."Look, 'mister-whoever-you-are', before you can say something, allow me to introduce myself first, 'kay? "Hyde remained cautious when the guy rummaged something in his bag. No one knows there might be something dangerous there, so he must stay alert."Ah here, see this? " Asked the young man as he presented his ID card in front of Hyde's face."What's a nosy journalist doin