Chapter 29

The charred remnants of the mansion loomed before us, a somber reminder of the tragic events that had unfolded. Jax headed towards the burnt structure, eager to examine the fire’s origins, while Elera and I made our way towards the gathered relatives, who anxiously awaited our questions.

Elera took the lead, her authoritative yet empathetic presence putting the family members at ease. I stood by her side, ready to contribute to the investigation. We approached the group, each of them wearing expressions ranging from sorrow to suspicion.

“Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,” Elera began, her voice calm and reassuring. “We are here to investigate the unfortunate incident that took place at Mr. Kensington’s mansion. We understand this is a difficult time for all of you, and we appreciate your cooperation.”

An elderly woman, Mrs. Kensington, stepped forward, her eyes red and weary. “Please find out who did this to my husband. He was a good man, and he didn’t deserve