Marcus reached for his tablet again, his eyes lingering over the reports that remained open on the screen.
There was still a considerable amount of work ahead of him, and none of the information they had gathered so far provided the clear answer they needed, yet something about the direction of the investigation had changed.
After spending hours questioning servants and comparing their testimonies, he had finally begun to understand that continuing along the same path would only lead them in circles.
He remained seated for another few moments before finally locking the tablet and setting it aside.
Rising from the chair, he left the interrogation chamber and stepped into the underground corridors of Nightshade Estate, where the subdued movement of Shadow Guards accompanied him as he made his way toward the study room.
