Belle who stayed back in the mansion went to check on the guests she had in the mansion. She knew having George in the mansion was risky could raise his suspicious if he found anything to be odd but if he never found out, the council's suspicion wouldn't fall on them.
Councilman Joshua had been sent to the Adams' mansion to verify the statements and take new ones from Lucas but instead of stalling him away which could have happened if the spirits had not shown up at the door. They had tied him up and placed in one of the rooms. Entering the room where the fireplace was still burning brightly, Belle saw the councilman who was staring at the wall to turn to look at her.
