Detective Isabella and Juliana stood together in Andrew's study room. "According to my research, the bestfriend of the deceased who is identified as Jackson Nat is alive".
Juliana was confused. "...but the lady we met said that Jackson...".
"Her name is mama B. She is the biological mother of Jackson Nat".
"Biological mother?".
"She has currently closed her shop since you and your daughter came to investigate. Jackson Nat disappeared for no reason after the death of Mary".
Juliana dialled Rosa's number. "Come over here right now!".
In twenty minutes, Rosa arrived.
Juliana narrated every single detail.
Rosa was nearly out of breath. "We have to find that woman. She would know the real answer to everything".
"No ma'am, we have to find Jackson. Finding him would put an end to this mystery ".
"How do we do that? There is absolutely no clue".
"Two neighbours have lived in Jackson's house already. I got the contact of the immediate man that packed out the day Jackson left".
"Have you contacted him?". Rosa requested impatiently.
"Not yet ma'am. I thought it would be better to talk to him yourself".
"Give me his contact". Rosa requested.
Isabelle was discharged by Juliana.
She was trying to find the door out of the house when she heard footsteps from behind.
Her heart was in her mouth as she silently prayed that it was not Victor.
"Long time no see, Isabelle".
She recognized his voice and her heart skipped.
She turned and feigned a smile. "Long time no see, Victor".
"I am sure you must be married now, Mrs independent". He said sarcastically.
She chuckled. "You seem completely on edge right now, asking me that question".
He scoffed. "On edge? And why will that be?".
She shrugged. "You should know that better".
"I am completely over you, Isabelle Morrison".
"Same here, Victor Anderson". She looked around for the door.
"The door is by your left". He pointed and smirked.
She found her way out without appreciating him for his kind gesture.
Why did Isabelle Morrison appear out of the blue again after ten years and why did his mother contact her again?
He heard someone chuckling from behind.
It was Fabian. "Mum called Isabelle again to play detective for our sister's biological mother. Why do you seem so on edge? Is she the reason you have not paid attention to all the beautiful girls?".
Victor fumed at him. "Isabelle is the last person I want to have anything to do with".
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Juliana smiled mischievously as she watched Isabelle leave the room. "I wonder if she still remembers her way around the house".
Rosa gasped. "I barely didn't recognize her! Is that not Isabelle? She has grown so much now!".
"She has grown to be a very efficient detective but that is not the only reason I brought her here ".
Rosa nudged her mother. "You are so smart, my teddy bear".
Juliana chuckled. "Do you remember how she was so madly in love with Victor? She choked him with her excessive love".
Rosa chuckled. "That day, she told all the maids to take a break and cleaned the house. I was so proud of her when she shocked everyone and broke up with Victor. Victor was so disappointed that the girl that could give her all would break up with him".
"It was because of Raymond".
Rosa gasped. "Raymond?".
"Raymond was Isabelle's friend and he introduced her to Victor. He practically match naked them but Victor was always so jealous because they were always together. He completely forgot that they were friends before he came in to the picture. He was always accusing Isabelle of cheating. When it was getting so toxic, she got fed up and called off the relationship. Victor had expected them to date afterwards. But he discovered that Raymond and Isabelle didn't feel that way about each other. Raymond cut his friendship with Isabelle because of Victor till today. Though, because of that incident, they were no longer as close as they were before. Raymond continuously begged Victor to beg Isabelle to come back but immaturity made Victor suffer in silence". Juliana narrated.
Rosa gasped. "How did you know all that mother?".
"I checked his diary. Trust me on that one". Juliana winked mischievously.
Rosa screamed. "Intruder! I will tell Victor!".
She chuckled.
"Till now, the big head doesn't know that we know about everything ".
They burst into laughter.
Victor rushed into the room, breathlessly. "Why is Isabelle your detective of all people?".
Juliana shrugged. "For cases like this, I needed someone very efficient ".
"Why does it have to be Isabelle!!!". He cried out frustratedly.
Rosa winked at him.
Victor grit his teeth at her. "...and why is Rosa winking at me?".
"I smell love somewhere". She nudged Juliana. "Can you smell it mother?".
"Why not? A love so deep and its fragrance leaves me in the state of delulu...".
Rosa stifled laughter.
Victor frustratedly left them in the room.