Chapter 9 9. Disturbed

"Why would it happen again? It can't be a coincidence for the third time and even sooner. There were no eyewitnesses and even with a similar incident."

Jeremy sighed for the umpteenth time. His mind really couldn't be at ease with such a continuous occurrence, especially when it happened to his trusted people. Of course, suspicions began to arise for the only perpetrator who had not been found until now. Jeremy and Edward also did not stop trying to find evidence if it really was a deliberate act but using the pretext of an accident.

"If it's true that this happened because of one perpetrator, then what did they do wrong to be related to each other and even have to die with almost the same incident?"

"You take it easy, big brother. We must not be hasty in investigating this matter. After all, we can first find out what they did wrong until their deaths also leave suspicions. It's unlikely that one perpetrator will only stop if they've already started, right? Let's just wait to see who the next victim is and then we can get to the bottom of this."

Jeremy stared at Edward in silence. His mind was racing as he thought of event after event that kept repeating itself, even with a fairly short distance of time and with almost similar events. If it is said to be fate but why did it run so short, and also if it is said to be a deliberate murder until now the mastermind has not been found. Or ... all of this is indeed a puzzle that someone must solve.

Edward who saw Jeremy's many thoughts could not bear it but he himself also found no way to immediately find out who the perpetrator of all these events was. After all, the accident happened purely by accident and that was the official statement from the police and investigators who handled the deaths of Jeremy's three partners. That made Edward even more unsure of what to believe. Therefore he said to wait for the unexpected what will happen in the future. If it was indeed one perpetrator then that person would not stop with killing three people and the next target could also be the two of them.

Edward sighed softly as a knock on the door was heard. Jeremy and Edward looked at each other before finally Edward started to open the door and saw Alexander who suddenly came with a parcel in hand.

"You... why are you suddenly here?"

Alexander smiled slightly and showed the parcel he had brought to his father-in-law's house. "Can I come in first?"

Edward made room for Alexander to enter the house. Meanwhile, Jeremy who saw the arrival of his son-in-law smiled broadly.

"Alexander... you didn't give me any news before."

Alexander nodded with a faint smile. He immediately gave the parcel to Jeremy. "I just happened to be out and Kimbeerly left this for you, Mr. Libason."

Jeremy accepted the parcel that Alexander had brought for him. He looked at the contents of the parcel and smiled afterwards. "My son really knows what I like."

Alexander nodded. "He's very considerate," Alexander added clarifying Kimbeerly's nature to his own father.

Jeremy chuckled at Alexander's praise for his wife. "Sit down first. Let's talk."

Edward sat back in his chair and looked at Alexander who had also arrived while he and Jeremy were discussing the current events. It all started with the death of one more of Jeremy's confidants after John and Robert a few weeks ago, and even a similar incident with those two. Reino, the man who had just died yesterday after being hit by a car while crossing the street, was another victim of several accidents that had befallen Jeremy's people.

"But I apologize in advance Mr. Libason as I have to leave immediately to meet a new client. Actually, I feel reluctant but I also have to leave immediately because of the appointment that was made. This is also for the good of our family company," Alexander said regretfully.

Jeremy, who understood, nodded and smiled. "Alright. It's okay. You can go, Alexander. Thank you in advance for bringing Kimbeerly for me."

Alexander nodded. "That's exactly what I should do, Mr. Libason. Well, you'll have to excuse me then."

Jeremy then nodded, while Edward just stayed silent and watched Alexander's departure after him. Alexander immediately walked away, leaving the two men there with an obvious smile on his face. The eagle's eyes sharpened with what he had heard earlier. It was clear that the two men were confused by what had happened to their confidants, but it wasn't over yet. There were still many plans that would further confuse them and they were in a hurry to find out who was behind it.

Alexander started to enter his car with a sardonic smile. His eyes gazed at the large, imposing estate in front of him with meaning and purpose. This house, the one that spread so much happiness to its residents but was also the mastermind of the pain he had received a dozen years ago. The inhabitants of his house who lacked heart and mind to kill his parents must also feel the pain he felt all this time. They must also feel how life is suffering and there is no one to complain to. Whatever Alexander felt they had to feel too so that's how life really is.

Alexander began to drive. The hawk's eyes sharpened as the car accelerated and skillfully avoided several passing motorists. Alexander and his thoughts. Everything will be done when the time comes. It was just a matter of waiting and all his plans would be carried out and conquered.

"It's just a matter of waiting for my plans to come to you, including you for meddling in my affairs Edward."

Alexander muttered with his hands clenched into fists. A sardonic smile was clearly imprinted on his lips as the car continued to speed down the road. Alexander wasn't going to ignore Edward's meddling in his affairs. Instead, Alexander would try to confuse the man even more with the game he was playing without changing the plan he had laid out earlier. Jeremy and all those disgusting people had to vanish at his hands without leaving any trace.

Soon, the car driven by Alexander stopped not far from the modest housing estate he had left behind for some time. There was no one occupying it except for him and his cousin who would come by a few times to clean the house to keep it maintained. Yes... it was his house. The house that bore witness to the death of his parents and Jeremy's men who had wiped out Alexander's happiness leaving him scarred to this day.

Both hands were clenched again remembering the events that never disappeared from his memory. Bad events that always greeted his sleep until he could not feel even a little happiness. Alexander will never forget all that until his revenge is complete.