Vernon's mansion was a bit larger than valnor's, but something about both men were super suspicious.
It was still night and I decided to skip sleeping and look more into the scene
Of course, Vernon told us to rest and look further into the case during the morning time, but I don't like that idea
Entering the room, I shut the door and opened the lamp, the entire room didn't get much light but it was visible enough
The harsh perfume fragrance was gradually reducing and I just needed few minutes to spare, then I will search the entire mansion.
The first thing my eyes noticed was that the rug was badly scratched.
"odd, there is three sharp clawed scratches... and how on earth should there be scratches on the rug when the woman literally had no mark on her body, she was drained from blood completely" I said standing up
The scratches were still at the window's edge. But as I just wanted to lean closer, the door knob turned
"oh no, someone is coming in" I rushed into the large cupboard hiding in there
The door was opened and a man dressed as a butler came in, this wasn't Arnold but another. He Maybe Vernon's butler, but still he had a cold face. Holding up a lamp, he examined the room thoroughly before leaving.
I didn't leave my hiding spot and waited there for some minutes. The butler however came in again, and he didn't look fully convinced that no one was in but someone called him...
Quickly leaving, the butler shut the door. I on the other hand didn't wait but also quickly left, making this the perfect opportunity
Something caught my attention before I left the room, it was a locket under the bed. I took it and dropped the locket into my pocket, but as I opened the door, I came face to face with the butler
"detective Lee? what are you doing in this room?" he questioned me
"well...." before I answered someone spoke up, it was Vernon
"miss Lee, I just told you not quite long that the room would be investigated tomorrow morning but still you went in" he didn't sound angry so much luck
"I'm sorry Mr Vernon but sometimes curiosity takes the hold of me" when speaking, I always mind my Ps and Qs so that much mistakes wouldn't occur
"I understand your precept miss Lee but do take a good rest okay, I'll see you tomorrow" he just dismissed me and I needed to go just for so many reasons
"okay see you tomorrow then, good night Mr Vernon" I told him before leaving
"good night Lee" he softly replied
Walking to my room, I was totally annoyed for not finding more clues, but tomorrow is there maybe
I marched through the hallway before noticing valnor's door was opened slightly, another curiosity struck me but this time I didn't fall for it but I sure did see valnor drinking something like a wine, and also talking to his butler
"it's not good to pry into someone's matters or life" I warned myself before entering my room.
Not too far the strange butler stood watching my every move and slightly smiled when I passed valnor's room door without peeping or eavesdropping
On the other hand, I dropped on the large bed and my body felt relaxed for the first time. Taking out the locket, I opened it and suddenly sat up
The light in the room was enough for me to see the person's face in the locket....
"Oh my! This is Zinbous Jude!" it was then, only then I remembered the picture frame of a woman sitting down carrying a child in his bedroom. The woman who died was the same as the woman in the picture
"that may be Jude's wife, or maybe sister or even relative!.... That means that, the child must be somewhere, but where?" I got up with heavy thoughts
Suddenly, a bright lightning flashed followed by the loudest thunder. Before I knew it, the rain began pouring heavily. A cold breeze was escaping through the window, as soon as I closed it someone called my name from behind...
"Lee!"
Looking back, it was Williams and he didn't look happy at all
"Lee I'm sorry for entering without knocking but you have to see this, I found something outside, something so terrible that you really need to see" he said with a face filled with dismay
"what happened?" I approached him and he was soaked wet, odd!.
Williams don't like going out in the rain, he never leave his house without a reason and also, he always states the reason and another thing he always knock on my door except if it's left opened or unlocked, but sometimes he do knock and this has been like that for years. Except for now.
I stopped at a point and didn't move further towards him.
"Lee what's wrong? Why do you have that look?" he asked looking at me strangely
"you are not Williams" swiftly bringing out my gun, I directly pointed it towards his head
"what do you mean?"
"Williams won't just come in, Williams wouldn't disturb me if the door is locked, knowing fully well I may be asleep, Williams don't go into the rain in search for something without saying the name... You're not Williams, who the hell are you!" I kept a straight face when talking to this creature who came as Williams
He smirked widely showing a fang and also clapped loudly...
"whoa detective Lee, you are quite sagacious and also observant of your friend's behaviour" he shut his eyes and slowly changed into his form
I was left speechless at his stunning face. But he did look wicked
"who are you?" I questioned him again
"should I answer that?" he stroked his chin gently and moved closer to me
"Yes!"
"if you want answers, then I'll tell you but firstly My name's Ivor, And I'm a demon!"