The Silent Betrayal
Backstory
In the bustling city of Karsaz, journalists 🧑🏻‍💻 Alizay Sikander and her brother Jihan Sikander were investigating the powerful and mysterious Kardar family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. The Kardars were famous for their wealth 💵, charity, and influence, but rumors swirled about their ties to criminal activities, including illegal drug trade and property scams.
Alizay had uncovered damning evidence 🧾 against the Kardars and was preparing to expose them when tragedy struck. One night, Alizay was found dead in her apartment. The scene was chilling—her desk was overturned, papers were scattered, and a single note was pinned to the wall:
"The truth dies in the dark 🎴."
Now you are Jihan Sikander, and it’s up to you to uncover the killer and bring justice ⚖️ to Alizay.
Suspects
| Names | Information |
|---|---|
| Hashim Kardar | The head of the Kardar family, Hashim is a respected philanthropist but is secretly suspected of running the family’s criminal empire. Alizay’s investigation 🔎 had uncovered several illegal properties linked to his name. Could he have silenced her to protect his empire? |
| Halay Kardar | Hashim’s sister, Halay, manages the family’s public image 📷 and charities. Alizay had discovered discrepancies in the accounts of Halay’s organizations, suggesting they were being used to launder money 💵. Was Halay willing to kill to protect her reputation? |
| Nosherwan Kardar | Hashim’s estranged son, Nosherwan, had long been at odds with his family’s illegal dealings. However, his strained friendship with Alizay, fueled by rumors of betrayal, raises questions. Did Nosherwan kill her to prevent her from exposing his family’s secrets? |
| Haya Ghazi | Alizay’s childhood friend, Haya, had repeatedly warned her to stop digging into the Kardars’ affairs. Witnesses reported seeing Haya near Alizay’s apartment the night she was killed. Could Haya have acted out of fear or loyalty to someone else? |
Clues
1. The Torn Photograph
A torn photograph was found in Alizay’s apartment, showing Hashim Kardar with several unidentified men at an abandoned warehouse in Karsaz. The back of the photo reads: “Where it all begins.”
2. The Burnt Diary Page
A partially burnt page from Alizay’s diary reveals the line: “Halay’s charities are hiding something. The transactions don’t add up.”
3. The Missing File
A file containing evidence against the Kardars is missing from Alizay’s apartment. Witnesses claim they saw Nosherwan near the apartment the same evening.
4. The Threatening Text
On Alizay’s phone, a message from an unknown number reads: “Stay out of this, or you’ll regret it.” Jihan recognizes the number as belonging to Haya.
THE REAL MURDERER.......