Chapter 12

It has been a week since Luna was rescued. The police are having another meeting. The children can't participate in this one because the police are participating in another case.

Before arriving at the police station, Natalie had used an excuse to get a 'scoop' like a professional reporter. She interviewed one of Jessalyn's siblings, Bernicia Chang. She copied almost every word she said.

In time, the girls have become friends with Edward Wong Chi Ming, Officer Wong's son, who is two years older than them, making him eleven. 'So, did you know, Jessalyn's got sisters, one named Brooklyn and one named Bernicia. And also twin siblings named Jayden and Kaylen. Jessalyn doesn't have the same blood type as her siblings, as we know since Kaitlyn and Bernicia had their blood donated to the Red Cross last week. She has an O type and the rest has AB. That means Jessalyn was not really part of the family.' Edward told them what he had seen. 'Niceee! How much did you pay for that?' Nat asked, as she copied everything down in her blue and purple striped notebook.

'About a hundred. I like to know about Jessalyn's past, so that's what I asked.' Edward answered. 'That's nice, Edward.' Emily answered. 'Anyway, we know the siblings hate Jessalyn. When I told them she was dead, they held a party even bigger than the one you hold.' Edward continued.

'I wonder what Jessalyn did to make her classmates and siblings hate her. Look at what she di—' 'She's a VILLAN. Ask the girls in SETS to see what she has done. She's a BULLY. She made many people SUFFER. Even though killing is not right, I would like to say "Thank you'' to the murderer who did it.' Natalie protested.

'Right right right. Now, let me continue. My dad will be here in any minute, and I don't want him to punish me for being too 八卦. (curious) Okay, so, we have proof that one of the siblings would have killed Jessalyn Li. Wait a sec... Their surnames are different! Look! Brooklyn, Bernicia, Jayden and Kaylen CHANG. And... Their cousin is the now suspected murderer, Joanne Chang. Why is Jessalyn's surname different from her siblings? Hmmmm... No... Why does Brooklyn, Bernicia, Jayden and Kaylen use a different surname? They should follow their father's, not their mother's. Do they have something to hide?'

'Also, Kaylen attends SETS ILab and she told Luna that all the siblings hate Jessalyn all the same. She suspects it's Bernicia since she acts a little suspicious nowadays. She also says that Brooklyn is now in New York and she went there ages ago. Bernicia is also an actress, acting in Music Is My Life with Christine Lo as the young OL, Ah Ling. The murderer must be Bernicia! Let's tell the offic—' Natalie hasn't finished what she wanted to say when 2 police officers rushed into the room. 'We found the murd! Arrest Bernicia Chang immediately!' 'It seems that we're on the same track.' Emily smiled and the kids high-fived each other. 'Yay!!!'

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'I told you, Ah Sir, I didn't know anything about the murder. I don't know anything. I just knew Jessalyn was dead. Don't arrest me!!' Bernicia protested as the police questioned her.

Emily and her friends were listening outside. 'I swear, Chi Ming. This is bloody brilliant. Luna just texted. If the police succeeds, she will give you her this month's pocket money.' Natalie whispered. Edward grinned. 'Say thank you to her for me... Ah! They're done!' The kids ran towards the room. 'What?' Emily asked. 'Bernicia will stay in the police station for 48 hours. She is suspected. Want to know more? Give me—' 'There. Here's 100. Now tell us!'

'Okay. Bernicia said she was hanging out with friends during the time of the murder, but she was there for the wedding and she knows the triad gang. Jayden was also there with Kaylen, she said and they proved that. Brooklyn still doesn't know her sister is dead. We're still contacting her. Also, Bernicia took the lie detector test and confirmed that she isn't the murderer. We captured the traid gang leader, though and he claims that Bernicia is the killer. So confused right now.' The police shook his head. 'Maybe it's because I haven't slept well these days. The murder is so nerve racking.' 'Thanks mate,' Edward gave the policeman a pat on the back and the kids shuffled off.

'Anyways, that's all for today, I guess...' Edward smirked at the girls one last time before he went out of the corridor. 'WAIT!!!! I have an idea!!!' Emily ran after him. 'What, Ching Ching?' Edward asked, annoyed. 'Bernicia and Brooklyn look totally alike. Even the media can't tell them apart. Bernicia was obviously, not the killer. Brooklyn was!! Look, Bernicia did the lie detector test and it proved that she was not the murderer. But, remember, the triad gang leader, the big boss said Bernicia was the murd. That's because, I looked in a magazine interview, the twins loved to be the same. They have the same look, same clothes, shoes and even hairstyles. They used it to play tricks at other people. If they guessed wrongly, they will have to pay $100 to each twin. My aunt was tricked by them. Later, we can tell a slight difference between the two. Bernicia's hair became slightly longer and wavier than her sister. Even though most people can't tell the difference, some people do and didn't fell for their little trick. We'll search for the triad gang leader and then have him reconsider the option.' Emily explained.

'That's not possible! Brooklyn Chang is in New York!!!' Edward was shocked. 'But, a very reliable source, aka my younger sister, Nicole Ching, said she saw Brooklyn shopping in SOGO during the time of Luna's kidnap. If Bernicia is in the wedding ceremony, and she has Jayden and Kaylen to do her proof. So—' 'GOOD POINT, EMILY!!!!! I'm gonna tell my dad! He'll be so proud!!! TTYL!!!!!' Edward rushed to the Sargent's office to find his dad.

'Brooklyn Chang!!! She's in the US!' Edward's dad exclaimed. 'That's why she asked the triads to work for her instead! She can easily kidnap Luna by herself. Luna and her are good friends, according to Kaylen, and Luna treats her like her older sister.' Natalie protested. 'If she wants Luna to follow her, she can easily say yes. No need to have the triad gang capture her away.' Officer Wong shook his head and replied. 'But, remember that the murderer originally wanted to capture Noelle Ching. According to Luna, Brooklyn isn't really that familiar with Noelle. They're not pretty close. So, maybe she thinks Noelle wouldn't follow her, so she used the triad gang.' Edward told his father.

'Then, the motive for killing and kidnapping??' Officer Wong asked.

'Well, I've done my homework when I got here. As you all know, Bernicia said that Brooklyn hates Jessalyn like the rest of the siblings. She killed Jessalyn because she hates her. But for Luna, it's still a mystery 'cause she treats Luna like her younger sister. She doesn't have any. But, Luna's father is the CEO of a famous business company. She can blackmail Luna for her father's money. I have interviewed Bernicia Chang, Brooklyn and Jessalyn's older sister.' 'Okay, thanks Miss Ching.' Officer Wong said and read what Natalie wrote.

A sweet melody rang around the room. 'Hello? The Hong Kong Police Force Criminal Investigation Department. Yes?? Thank you for providing Brooklyn's address. Thanks a lot... Miss... Miss Lee. Thank you Miss Lee. Bye bye.' Edward answered the phone because his father is busy reading Bernicia's interview.

'I don't care!!! The murderer is Brooklyn Chang!! Now where's Brooklyn Chang??' Asked Mr Wong, furiously. 'She's in New York, sir.' Natalie said politely. 'Then find her and we'll arrest her!!!' Mr Wong screamed and almost broke the glass cup on his table. 'Wait... There is a plan. But it will take time.' Natalie thought for a while. 'What?'

'My sister will attend a school interview in New York this week. She stays in the same dorm as Brooklyn. In fact, Brooklyn and Noelle are next door neighbours. Maybe she can befriend Brooklyn and find some clues.' Natalie wondered.

'Okay. We'll brief Noelle later. Thank you, Miss Ching.' 'You're very welcome, Officer Wong.'

Next time:

Noelle: Eh??? What??? I-I

Mr Wong: Just make sure she doesn't escape. Okay?

Noelle: Alright... I-I'll try my best, then...

Natalie: She's already killed one, and kidnapped another. Stay safe, Ka Jie (Older Sister).

Noelle: I will. Thanks, Nat.

To be continued...