Beyond the Betrayal

**Beyond the Betrayal** is the nineteenth case of Criminal Case: Across Europe. This is the fourth case in England. It is situated in Birmingham, England.

* Previous Case: Love Dies Beneath
* Next Case: Bury Your Fate
* Partner: Hilda Spitznagel

## Plot

The team arrived in Birmingham, to incriminate Francesco and track down the "master". The chief had appointed Brittany Hughes to spy on the mafia, various teenagers were killed by the order of the "master". The team tracked down Brittany's location, she was somewhere outside Aston Hall. The duo investigated the crime scene, and eventually found the body of Brittany with a arrow on her head. The duo was startled because Brittany was working for them, and her death is a loss for them. The duo send the body for autopsy, the duo was approached by actress Angelika Warner, who nearly fainted after seeing the body of Brittany, the duo decided to talk to her. They interrogated her, she confessed that she and Brittany has been dating for a long time, however both of them were working as spies for tracking down the "master" and restore peace in England, she broke down into tears, the duo decided to get away. The duo figured out that Francesco was currently in Birmingham, so they decided to find him, and eventually they were successful to find him and suspected him for the murder, during his confession, he broke into laughter and called Brittany "Asshole" because she was spying on them, and whoever spies on them gets their fate, the duo locked him in custody, how we he warned them that they could never cease their terror. The duo found out a hatred message send to Brittany, by George Harrington, the duo startled and decided to interrogate him, during his interrogation, he confessed that the youth is a obstacle for the future of the Earth, the youth is a ignominy for the world, because of their attitude, and he called the youth "bunch of hypocrites", and wished if all youth disappeared the world would become progressive. The autopsy results revealed out that Brittany was killed by the arrow. At the precinct, the duo was devastated on the death of Brittany, Alexandra Leventis approached them, she informed the duo that Brittany left some clues for them.

Mid-investigation, Alexandra enlightened the duo about some clues, they duo investigated the crime scene, and found out the victim's phone, they discovered a message from Sofia Harrington, the duo decided to interrogate her, she confessed that she was also helping Brittany to track down the "master", and she wanted to see England in peace again, she also asked the duo about Brad, we assured her that he is alright. After debriefing Sofia, the duo was approached by Silas, he was worried, he enlightened the duo that Brad had went outside to take some chips, but isn't back yet. The duo startled and investigated the crime scene, and found out a box of chocolates, it was send to Veronica Marchand by the victim. The duo decided to interrogate her, she confessed that Brittany and her were high school friends, and Brittany has fall in love with her, she confessed her love to her, but she rejected her, after Brittany figured out that she was back, she sent her box of chocolates as a sign of friendship, which she agreed. The duo was still worried about Brad, because he hadn't returned back, they feared that he might be kidnapped, but the duo received a news, that Brad was fighting with his father, George at the crime scene. The duo managed to calm down the fight, and asked them about the matter, Brad was fierce so he ran away, Hilda tried to stop him, they interrogated George. He confessed that he had told Brad, that he is going to send him for conversion therapy, he initially disagreed, however George slapped him, they got into a fight. After his confession, the duo arrived back, where they found Brad, he was crying, the duo consoled him, he told them that he never meant to misbehave with George, but that thing made him fierce, and he wants to apologise to him. At the precinct, the duo was discussing murder details, they were approached by Sofia, who enlightened the duo that she has some lead on the "master".

Mid-investigation, Sofia informed us about the "master", she enlightened that Francesco is holding a meeting at night at a hideout behind Aston Hall, so it's there definite chance to arrest them. The duo has ascertained that Brittany has almost revealed the identity of the "master". Brad approached the duo, he informed us that he would go for conversion therapy, because he don't want his father to abhor him more. The duo tried to stop him, but he finalised this decision. The duo figured out that Angelika and Brittany were in a fight, they decided to interrogate her, she confessed that she was quite suspicious on the attitude of Brittany, because she was acting a little bit weird lately. The duo was worried about Brad, they decided to check up on him, Emmeline was trying to stop him for going for the therapy, Silas was also trying to stop him, but he had finalised his decision, and there was no way to stop him, because he was doing this for achieving the love of his father. In the end, the team had enough evidence to incriminate Veronica Marchand for the murder, upon admitting, she revealed herself a member of all this scheme and the mafia, she confessed that Brittany had joined there organisation for spying, but no one had a single idea, everyone started trusting her, and because of this, her importance started declining in the eyes of the "master" and Francesco. One day, she found out that Brittany actually betrayed all of them, by working as a spy for the European Police Department, which angered her, she confronted Brittany about this shot an arrow through her head, eventually killing her.

Judge Catalina sentenced her to 50 years in prison. In the AI, the chief called us in his office, he appointed us to investigate Aston Hall again, because the mafia will hold a meeting there, and the "master" would be present there. The duo investigated the crime scene, and found out a plan, that was written in Italian, they suspected that it might be written by Francesco. After arriving back at the station, Jázmin was worried, she was afraid that conversion therapy might have a negative affect on Brad, and they have to anything to protect him, Emmeline assured her that she and Silas will convince him to take back his decision. Sofia also eager to help them, meanwhile Hilda and the player focused on the "master" identity. Suddenly, a gunshot was heard from outside, Jázmin peeks outside it was non other than Francesco and the "master", the chief got nervous, he was ready to unmask the "master", and the master was non other than Brad's father George, he was laughing hysterically, and called the team "bunch of losers", while Emmeline and Silas returned with Brad, George got fierce, and he ordered Francesco to shot Brad, Francesco shot Brad in the shoulder, then he proceeded to shoot Silas, however Alexandra came in front of her and got shot instead, and then George proceeded to shoot the player, but Emmeline became a shield for the player too, and she got shot in the leg. After it George and Francesco escaped, he ordered Hilda to chase him, but she was unable to. Jázmin took Alexandra, Emmeline and Brad to her lab. The chief appointed Valentin and Angelika to chase after them. The chief was devastated, after some hours, we receive a news from Jázmin, who informs us that Brad and Alexandra are doing alright, but Emmeline's condition in critical. We then receive a call from Valentin, who informs us that George is in London, and they have managed to catch Francesco. The chief announced they are heading to London, to arrest George.

## Suspects

Angelika Warner

Actress

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect uses eye drops.
* The Suspect is left-handed.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears red.
* The Suspect wears lipstick.

Francesco Bianchi

Italian Mafia Leader

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows archery.
* The Suspect is left-handed.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears red.

George Harrington

Businessman

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows archery.
* The Suspect uses eye drops.
* The Suspect is left-handed.

Sofia Harrington

Brad's Mother

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows archery.
* The Suspect uses eye drops.
* The Suspect is left-handed.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears lipstick.

Veronica Marchand

Wealthy Lady

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows archery.
* The Suspect uses eye drops.
* The Suspect is left-handed.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears red.
* The Suspect wears lipstick.

## Killer's Profile

* The Killer knows archery.
* The Killer uses eye drops.
* The Killer is left-handed.
* The Killer wears red.
* The Killer wears lipstick.