Three bullets in the shape of a triangle across the heart, hands placed on the stomach and the diamond symbol drawn with the victim's blood beside the body.
Everything matched the first victim except that this murder was of a man identified as, Mike John a 36 year old from Manhattan.
After investigating their history records, Detective Aaron found no connections between both the victims.
"There are no signs of struggle." Said one of the experts who examined the body.
"Can we know anything else that can lead us to the culprit?" Detective Aaron asked, hopeful that there might be a slight loophole.
"The culprit is probably someone they both knew" the forensic expert suggested.
"And how can you be sure about that, Doc?"
"I am not exactly sure, but as you can see the bullets pierced through their skin and tore it apart completely."
"That means they were close to the person that shot them?"
Detective Aaron questioned again getting confused with the new information that was now added to the case.
"Yes. That's the reason why I said it can be someone they were aware of. Also, there are no signs of struggle, if someone where to shoot me my instincts would have been to attack them or protect myself. But that does not seem like the case here." The doctor explained and continued examining the man that lay dead.
Detective Aaron was more than confused. He was sitting at Jacob's mansion during the attempted murder and he sensed nothing wrong during the brief investigation.
Infuriated by the siuation in hand Detective Aaron walked out of the crime scene with the information of both the victims.
Determined as he was, he gathered everything he could from the recorded database the COD had.
"Sir, please look at this." One of the junior officers walked in with a laptop.
"Both the victims have criminal records. Though they are not regular offenders but they have been to jail in the same duration for a robbery." He informed
"Where was the robbery done and when?" Detective Aaron questioned looking at the small screen carefully reading all the details.
"The robbery was done at a jewelry store near the famous designer shop on 24th December" his subordinate informed.
"Any thing else?" Aaron asked hoping to find a better lead for the case.
"Nothing much. The three robbers just stole some diamonds and a few cash that was there at the cash counter" the junior officer answered.
"Three?" Detective Aaron seemed a little dissatisfied by the mention of another culprit. It only meant on thing.
The person who was responsible for these murders had something to do with the robbery that took place two months back. He wanted to look through the case but it would be an hassle as the case never made it to the New York City Police Department. It was recorded at a local police station and the culprits were sent to jail for their committed crime.
"Let me know if you find anything else!" He lightly patted the junior official and made his way home.
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"Make sure there is nothing they find on the case" his deep voice made his command clear for everyone present in the room. "I will be waiting for them to catch the bait, Dear Xavier now lets see how far you can go to protect your name." He spoke more to himself the other half of the sentence.
"Master, shall we start looking for the Interpol Log?" one of the men dressed in black stepped forward. Bowing in respect to his master.
"Hm... Let's wait a little more, the fun has just began Zeus" playing with the thick cigar in hand, his master smirked pleased with his plan.
Zeus smiled knowingly as he was well aware that his master's plan had no drawbacks. The lads crystal blue eyes shone as his snow white skin should how cold his personality was. Being the head bodyguard if his Master, Zeus knew he had to be responsible and careful with every step he took.
"Jacob must be confused!" Zeus's master deeply chuckled and slowly walked towards him in slow steps. "I love it when I can simply manipulate situations" he continued placing a hand on Zeus shoulder.
Looking at his master up close Zeus avoided eye contact. No matter how much he wanted to protect the man Zeus didn't want to anger him.
"Zeus, you will start looking for the Interpol Log once the Detective finds his lead. Let's see if Detective Aaron is smart enough to understand the maze he is in." The so called Master smiled devilishly.
His green eyes sparkled brightly along with the blazing flames of his chimney.
"Yes Master!" Zeus replied, bowed in respect once again and made his way out of the room.
He lightly closed the door behind himself and took in a deep breath.
Walking straight towards the training center, he picked up a riffle and aimed towards his target. The pent up frustration in him came out with full force at the human cut out.
Only after accurately shooting the bullet right past the cut-outs head did Zeus loosen his grip on the deathly metal. "What have I gotten myself into!" he questioned himself running his fingers through his hair.
From being thrown to prison for a planned robbery to being a head bodyguard, Zeus had gone through a lot. He got the position and safety after taking the lives of his crime mates. Robbery was a crime, but murder was out of question.
When he had first heard his Master offer him to get him out of prison, he took it as a joke. But after an attack in the prison as per the warning he had received, Zeus was sure he was only safe under the wings of his master.