Demon Of Purity

Chapter 9: The Awaited Presence

"With profound sadness that we share the devastating news of the passing of Dr. Kevin Barnes..

Yes! you all heard it right! such a great personality is not among us anymore, A doctor who dedicated his life to serving our country with unwavering dedication and excellence. He returned Paris just 2 days ago and this incidents have shaken the city to the core...

The circumstances surrounding Dr. Barnes's untimely demise are deeply distressing. He was found dead in his house yesterday evening, under tragic circumstances suggesting a Clear Murder. Mrs. Barnes was out with her daughter during the incident and upon her return when Dr.Barnes didn't open the door she used spare keys only to encountered a heartbreaking sight as she found her beloved husband, Dr. Barnes, lying motionless in a pool of his own blood in their complete messy living room. The scene was chaotic and unsettling, leaving his family and loved ones in profound shock and grief.

Efforts were made to rush Dr. Barnes to the hospital where he was declared dead regretfully leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Barnes an their family in this hard time...

As per the reports unveil victim was tortured horribly before the painful demise, marked by 6 strategically placed bullets as: 2 in heart,2 in thighs and 2 in skull... police has gone through the cctv footage of house but the surveillance footage from the crucial moment has vanished into thin air shockingly as well as from nearby areas, the entry of culprit is skipped conveniently but the exit of a group of people clad in black from Dr.'s house and entering into black cars is captured everywhere, the cars suspiciously didn't had any No.plate.

When investigation was done in cctv
service centre it was found that footages were were sabotaged by a similar group of mysterious figures dressed all in black having Dangerous weapons who surrounded the centre during the time of incident... of which later a report was also registered.

On connecting the dots of incidences with cleverity and sharpness of culprit, some personalities are suspected but until the surety no names will be reveal-" suddenly the television turned off as a loud laugh echoed through the luxurious living room

"Why are your laughing? Mari!" A voice asked, amused by her continuous giggles.

Mari Looked at the voice and replied between laughs

"What should I do then? It's just too funny and interesting. I always enjoy this game of hide and seek, and how I always end up winning at the end "

"But, Mari!" The voice interjected, "Didn't they mention they have suspects? What if you're one of them?"

her laughter ceased abruptly as she heard his words but soon replaced by a smirk

"So!!?, Does it look like I care..." She scoffed "I am not scared or damn afraid of anyone & tell me what can they do even if they found out It was me...."

"......" He was taken back with her reply, she isn't wrong... which made him Chuckle

"Nothing Of course... who can dare to take actions against the Dangerous Mafia queen- MIZZEM" He said trying to win her heart

"Enough with the buttery compliments of yours. I gotta go to University now" she said as she took took her bag "or I'll be late." Rolling her eyes at his flattery, Marinette replied

"But! didn't you just stated!! you're not scared of anyone then Why the rush..... go half an hour late" he teased, raising his eyebrow.

His statement caused Mari to glare at him...