Chapter 342

“I’m sure you’re all aware of the Maguire case,” Uncle Leo began, his voice carrying authority. “The
incident involving the man who committed Familicide,” he clarified, and several of us nodded in
recognition.

“Well, Prince Liam is determined to save his girlfriend, Sophia. He believes that she and her mother are
being held captive by dangerous individuals who are using them as leverage to manipulate Mike. It
may sound farfetched, but it’s a plausible theory. While this isn’t directly our business, Liam has made it
our concern. In times of need, we stand united. And as your parents, we hope that you will do the
same.”

Uncle Leo’s words resonated, and I realised that there was a select group being chosen to work on this
case. While all of us might end up going to Grizlo, as it was likely the destination, only those directly
involved in the investigation would have an active role.

The prospect of being excluded weighed on me, knowing that Liam would likely prefer to have Luis or
Elaine join him rather than me. I had been eagerly looking forward to going to Grizlo and being part of
the investigation, but if the decision lay with Liam, I knew he wouldn’t choose me.

Lord Vino interrupted the silence by clearing his throat and commanding our attention. He spoke with a
measured tone.

“When you go to Grizlo, your primary task is to investigate and observe. If the situation escalates to
confrontation, you are not to engage. Instead, report back to us, and we will take it from there. While
we would like to assist Liam in rescuing his friend and her mother, we are not willing to put our children
in harm’s way.”

His words hung in the air, and my gaze instinctively turned to Liam, searching for any sign or reaction.



Liam appeared visibly uneasy, and I empathised with his position. If anything were to go wrong, he
would likely shoulder the blame. However, our families were tightly connected, and it was inconceivable
to leave the Volkovs to tackle this alone. Our bond required us to stand together, regardless of the risks
involved.

My attention shifted to Queen Tamia, and her distress was evident. The weight of the situation,
combined with the uncertainty surrounding it, made it even more challenging. If there was a way for our
parents to handle it themselves, they would have done so. Unfortunately, their roles and positions didn’t
allow for such direct intervention.

“My beta will dispatch his team tomorrow to check the ports of Kaizen and Braile, conducting inquiries
discreetly. We cannot simply storm into people’s homes and conduct searches unless there is a clear
and urgent need or a state of emergency is declared on those islands. At present, the best approach
will be to circulate their pictures and offer rewards for any valuable information,” Uncle Leo explained.
His pragmatic approach acknowledged the limitations they faced, and it seemed like the most suitable
course of action for the time being.

“The active team in Grizlo will consist of,” Lord David began, capturing our full attention.

“Justin, as the temporary Alpha, Liam as the temporary Beta, Marvin as the temporary Gamma, Oliver
as the temporary Delta, and Noah as the Epsilon. Josephine, Sebastien, and Charlotte, the three of
you will work closely with them and assist in the investigation. The rest of you will join them in Grizlo
after four months once they have settled into their respective roles. It’s essential that all of you
collaborate closely and uncover the truth behind what went wrong. Head Alpha Christian Zakharov has
provided some documents for you to review.”

As Lord David spoke, his gaze settled on me, and I felt a surge of both pride and pressure.



“Josephine, you possess exceptional intellect, and thus, you will lead the investigation. I would like you,
Noah, and Sebastien to employ your brilliant minds to analyse the documents provided by the Alpha
and develop theories. Report your findings to your respective Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon.
In more serious cases, report directly to me,” he instructed, and I nodded in acknowledgement.

Glancing towards my parents, I could sense their approval of the assigned roles. I couldn’t help but feel
a mix of excitement and anticipation, particularly knowing that Uncle Max and his family would be
visiting soon. I hoped we wouldn’t be required to depart before their arrival.

As I shifted my gaze towards Liam, it became clear that he was visibly uncomfortable with the fact that I
was assigned to his team. I could sense his disapproval, but something within me urged me not to let it
affect me. Regardless of his feelings, I knew that I had a role to fulfill and that I was capable of
contributing to the investigation. It was unfortunate for him if he didn’t like the arrangement, but he
would simply have to come to terms with it.

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