Chapter Sixty-three

When he arrived at Liam's house, Liam was waiting for him on the front porch. They exchanged a tense look, and then Liam led Lucas inside.

"Okay, so who do you think did it?" Lucas asked, his heart racing.

Liam hesitated for a moment, and then he said, "I think it was... Max."

"Max? But why would he do it?" Lucas asked, incredulous.

"I don't know for sure," Liam admitted. "But I overheard him and Chloe arguing that night. And then, later, I saw him near the kitchen where the drinks were being served."

Lucas felt a sense of shock and disbelief. Max had always been one of Chloe's closest friends. He couldn't imagine that he would be capable of something so heinous.

"But we need more evidence," Lucas said, trying to keep his voice calm. "We can't just accuse him without proof."

Liam nodded. "I know. That's why I think we should search his house. Maybe we'll find something incriminating."

Lucas hesitated for a moment, weighing the risks. But then he nodded. "Okay, let's do it."

As they ma