Chapter 89 Investigating Mysteries.

The days following Kai’s return home were a mixture of relief and unease. We were grateful that Kai was back with us, but the shadows of Marcus and his associates loomed large over our lives. Claudia’s confession had opened a new chapter of uncertainty, and despite the sense of normalcy that had begun to creep back into our lives, we knew that the real battle was just beginning. The FBI and CIA had quickly taken over the investigation into Marcus’s associates after Claudia’s arrest. Given the gravity of the situation—an attempted assassination of a prominent businessman by a network of criminals—both agencies were committed to getting to the bottom of it. Agents came and went from our home, setting up temporary command centers in various rooms as they poured over leads, files, and witness statements. Despite their best efforts, however, the investigation seemed to be hitting one roadblock after another. Claudia’s information, while valuable, had been limited. She only knew the people