James's dad died but he was called days later. What could be the reason?

He goes back to the house and talks to the person who called him, the cook.

"The minute the servant said that Big Sir was dead, I called you sir." The cook bows and speaks.

"And you saw his body? Or were you there in the room when he died?" James questions.

"No, sir. Big Sir had become very adamant. He wouldn't leave his room all day. He would just keep one servant with him. He was the one who said that he had died."

"Who is that servant?" James asks.

"We just called him butler. He was one of the new staff we recruited. And Big Sir was very comfortable with him." The cook says.

"Where is he?" James asks, already heading to the servant's room.

"I am sorry sir, but he quit today. He said he couldn't see Big Sir in a coffin. He had grown too close to him."

"What bullshit!" James thinks to himself, "Do you have any contact or anything?"

"No, sir. But I have contact with the agency who supplied us with the staff. And even you saw him." The cook says.

"Me? When?" James asks, confused.

"He was the one who gave you Big Sir's letter."

"Oh...that short guy? Anyways, just send me the details of the agency." James walks to his room.

"Yes, sir."

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"His dad came and there was a whole drama in the station," Clive says after he came back from the police station with Noah and William. Dylan stayed back with David who was still a bit drunk.

"And the bail?" Dylan asks.

"They have sanctioned the bail. His father was furious at the police station because they ordered Logan to be kept for one day in jail." William says.

"This can't be true." Dylan is still in disbelief.

"What else do you want to know? He confessed it himself. Do you want cameras or what?" Noah shouts at Dylan.

"We all knew how Logan was. He wouldn't do something like this! And if there are cameras, I demand to see them." Dylan shouts back.

"Please you both. Don't start with your fight when we have a crisis like this. I am just tired." Clive sits down on the sofa. He was so done with Dylan and Noah.

"We don't have cameras but I have requested some to be installed immediately. Even I can't believe that Logan would do such a thing but he confessed." William pats on Dylan's back. He was the leader of the group and he had to be neutral about decisions. It was devastating for him to see his friends fighting amongst themselves and his group splitting.

"Anyone can confess if pressurized William. I don't understand why aren't we giving a benefit of doubt to Logan." Dylan begs.

"So you think someone is pressurizing him? What will that person gain? This whole research and documentary thing is secret. The only people who know about are the crew that we have here. Are you implying that they are the ones behind this?" William gives him a challenging tone.

"Maybe....I mean why not? If a person like Logan can become greedy, why not someone else?" Dylan replies.

"You are just making no sense," Noah says.

"Okay, let's think rationally. If Logan did break into the castle and stole some valuables, where are those? If he sold them already, it would be in the museum which David and Clive already checked out." He turns to Clive to ask, "Did you see anything there?"

"No, they couldn't get their hands on anything because of some government issues and James's father," Clive replies.

"Okay." Dylan turns to William, "Let us think that he must have sold it outside this town, state or even country, wouldn't that take much time? We never saw him leaving this house except we wouldn't know about the nights when other people went out too." He says side-eyeing Noah, "And even if this doesn't satisfy you, where is the money he kept after selling those valuables? His bank account? You see a bank anywhere near here?"

Noah lifts his hand to say something but Dylan dismisses him, "I have more to say. Next comes the option of not selling. If he didn't sell them, where are they? In this house? We cleaned the house today but found nothing. And if Logan had hidden them in his room, he would restrict us from cleaning it. If he has hidden them in the castle, then that isn't a problem anymore. It is still in the castle!" Dylan says everything in one breath. He had to take a stand for his friend.

Noah balled his fists in anger. Dylan was going out of hand now. He had not thought that it will blow up in this manner.

"It is all bullshit! It was because of this stupid research we came here. It is because of your whining that we came here and now see what is happening to our group! It broke!" Noah shouts looking at Dylan. He was about to reply but a door was banged. It was David.

"Shut up!" David shouts on the top of his voice. Drunk David was gone and the rational David was now up.

"I can't believe we are even arguing about this! You never trusted your friends or what?" David asks turning to Noah and then turning to Dylan, "I completely agree with Dylan here. The explanation may seem stupid but it isn't impossible. And unless we find concrete proof of Logan actually doing it, no one will term him as a robber. Discussion is over!"

"We wait till Logan gets his bail and then we talk to him," Clive says with determination.

Dylan is thankful to David and Clive for believing in him. For believing in Logan. But Noah was still adamant.

"You guys are just stupid. I am going out for some fresh air." Noah leaves, taking his coat.

"Noah wait!" William shouts but to no avail. David taps on his shoulder.

"Let him be. Maybe a fresh mind will let him think more clearly."

William nods.

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"You wouldn't believe what I found!" James sounds a little excited over the phone. Dylan was just about to go to bed after the whole police drama when James had called him.

"Hmm." Dylan was in no mood to talk.

"What happened beautiful? Is everything alright there?" James asks with concern in his voice. It was as if he could sense Dylan's distress through the phone.

"Everything has turned topsy-turvy the minute you left. I don't know what to do...." Dylan doesn't want to worry James when he is already in an emotional state, "You say, what happened?" he diverts the topic.

"I will tell you after I come there. But you tell me first. Something happened right?" James asks.

"When are you coming back?" Dylan ignores his question.

"You aren't good at answering questions," James says smugly.

"Neither are you." They both chuckle a little. Dylan felt a little light.

"Okay bear. How about I answer one question of yours, you answer mine. Deal?" James asks.

"Hmm." Dylan fiddles with his fingers. The nick-name was cute.

"I'll stay here for a few more days. I want to look into it a little bit. Now your turn." James says.

Dylan sighs before telling him everything that happened with Logan.

"And that isn't even the end. Noah is still out and hasn't come back yet. He is still hung up on the fact that Logan has done it." Dylan says with a pout.

"So much happened and that too when I wasn't there." This got James into thinking, "The timing seems to be very odd."

"What are you suggesting?" Dylan asks. At this stage, he would believe James if he said that this was all done by Noah. How he doesn't know that, but he did.

"I am not sure. That's why I need to stay here and look into it a bit more. I may be onto something." James says a bit distracted.

"Like what?" Dylan asks.

"You wouldn't understand if I tell you. I will have to show you. But I am certain about one thing. My dad did not die last night. He was dead 3-5 days prior."

"What? Are you certain?" Dylan asks in shock.

"Yes. I am certain. And I will have to prove it. You just don't worry much petal, I'll be back before you know it." James says smiling.

"I am just hoping everything gets sorted out quickly. And stop talking to me like that, it's embarrassing." Dylan whines as he could feel his cheeks turning red.

"Like what handsome?" James smirks. He knows exactly what Dylan was talking about.

"Like this. As if I am the love of your life." Dylan says cockily.

"But you are the love of my life!" James chuckles,

"Ugh stop it. You are so cheesy!" Dylan whines but he felt like a small child from inside.

"Whatever you say baby bear, go and rest. Sleep well and dream of me."

"Whatever. Goodnight!" Dylan cuts the call but he couldn't stop smiling.

Five nicknames in a single call. Dylan couldn't help but wonder how many he will get once they start dating.

What are you even thinking of Dylan?