Chapter 4: Infiltrate...
Los Angeles, Richard Senior High…
Private detective Alex walked into Richard High School with an official detective ID and headed to the vice principal's office. His eyes were filled with anticipation as he knew the real battle had now begun. Because he wanted to investigate Evan Douglas without the official approval of his agency and higher authorities...
Alex stood in front of the office door and knocked softly, then entered after being granted permission. He found the deputy director, Mr. Johnson, sitting behind his desk with a look of nervousness on his face.
"Hello, Mr. Johnson," Alex said, trying to sound a little confident in his voice. "I'm Private Detective Alex and I've been assigned to investigate a case related to the Maria Starlet case."
"We are all shocked by what happened to Maria and saddened by the loss of such a good student. I hope from the bottom of my heart that she will succeed in getting justice and catching the criminal." Mr. Johnson looked at this very young. -looking like a detective, already in his thirties... and solemnly said...
"I am glad to hear your sympathy and I hope you will help me reveal the truth to the world…" Alex looked at this man with a look and said respectfully…
"Of course, I'd be happy to give you any information I can... Please sit down for a cup of coffee or tea first..." Deep in the Vice Principal's mind, he sighed deeply, but still spoke with a smile .
"Thank you for your invitation, but there is no need, I just want you to give some information about a high school student…" Alex looked at that hypocritical smile and solemnly said…
"A high school student…?! I heard that you interrogated many students, but I can surely swear that they are all innocent... The killer must be a foreigner, because here in our school we have no criminal students... We are one. from the most prestigious schools in the country…" said the deputy. said the principal with confidence in his voice trying to avoid accusations from his school.
"Mr. Johnson, I understand why you are worried and that is why I will make sure to tell everyone the truth and clear your school's name if the killer is a stranger..." After Maria's horrific incident, Richard High School took a big hit that shook its entire reputation… So everyone wanted the killer to be a foreigner…
"I hope you find the criminal soon so Mary may rest in peace in her grave... May I know the name of the student you want to interrogate today...?!?" The vice principal sighed with sadness in his voice and said.
"It's a student named Evan, Evan Douglas… I highly doubt he had anything to do with Maria's murder… I want you to help me investigate it…" Alex placed a file of official documents in the vice principal's desk and bore the name "Evan Douglas"...
"Mr. Alex, I apologize, but I cannot agree to your request. Evan Douglas is an outstanding student and he is not suspected of anything. There is no reason to investigate him." Upon hearing this name, the deputy director's expression changed and in an instant he interrupted Alex's words and categorically said…
"Mr. Johnson, I understand your concerns, but this investigation is necessary to understand some suspects. Maybe Evan knows something we don't yet." Alex tried to keep his composure and solemnly said…
"If this matter is really necessary, I will allow you to investigate Ivan, but only on the condition that you have the official approval from the higher authorities…" The vice president hesitated for a moment, then raised his left eyebrow hesitantly and said...
"Formal approval...?! I won't take up much of Student Evan's time, so there's no need to bring official approval…" Alex's expression changed when he heard those words, because it was one of the things that had caused him a headache in the previous Days… since he hadn't received official approval from his agency. Investigating Evan Douglas, he decided to find another way to contact him…
"Mr. Alex, if you do not have the necessary permission and documents, I will not allow this interview to take place. You may not be aware of the power and influence of the Douglas family, which our school cannot afford. involved with."
The vice principal had a strange expression on his face when it came to this student, especially since he had received a warning from the principal this morning not to let anything happen without their knowledge…
"The Douglas family's level of influence doesn't stop it from being under the authority of the law... We need to investigate Evan because he has some information that will lead us to the killer..." Alex saw the reaction of the vice principal when he was the word about the Douglas family and it was the same as the reaction of the head of the special agency that worked in it...they were overcome by fear and the desire not to mix with a rich and incredible. online family...
"Mr. Alex, I apologize, but I cannot allow you to investigate Evan Douglas or a student of our school without permission from higher authorities…" The vice principal found Alex's weakness and solemnly said…
"Hell, when I get the official approval, I will interrogate Evan Douglas at the Los Angeles police station…" Alex felt anger rising inside him after seeing the deputy director's attitude and said annoyed…
"Private detective Alford Alex, I wish you success in this case and tell the truth to the whole world…" The deputy director stood up from his chair and said with a friendly smile…
"I will find the truth at any cost, so there is no need to doubt..." Aleksi took a step towards the door of the office and said annoyed...
"I have no doubt about it, Mr. Alex, I believe in your ability to do justice to our poor student…" The vice-principal looked at Alex's appearance and said… But Alex had left without saying a word because he couldn't take it. together with the vice director...
"Damn, this is annoying…" The vice-principal sat down in his chair and sighed in annoyance…
"Evan…? Of all you want to investigate the richest young man in Los Angeles…? Detective Alex, you really are crazy… Maybe this will end in disaster for you… You should know that there's nothing you can do about someone like Evan Douglas…" Vice's eyes dropped. The headmaster saw the file that Alex had left on his desk and muttered strangely in his voice...
"Damn old man…" Alex walked out of the administration hall of Richard High School and yelled angrily… Deep down he was expecting this to happen, but he was still worried seeing how everyone opposed the investigation his...
"Haha, what's wrong with you mate...? Does one of your relatives have a problem with the vice principal...?!" A middle-aged man's voice suddenly echoed from behind Alex...
Alex silently turned his blue eyes to fall on this man with normal features... He was a cleaner...
"Everyone calls the vice principal corrupt, so there's no need to be angry if you don't get along with him…" The middle-aged man sighed after seeing Alex's angry features, because he understood Mr. Johnson's nature very well… A step was sent to finished his cleaning mode…
"Yes…" Alex continued to stare at this man in silence… Even without his words, Alex could tell what kind of personality the Vice Director had due to the nature of his job…
"This is getting more and more difficult..." Alex sighed in his mind as he walked out of the school's administrative building...
His gaze fell on the main corridor of the gymnasium, many students carrying him…
Female and male students walked together in groups...
"This...? Since I'm not officially allowed to enter the school campus, maybe I can take a look around..." Those blue eyes suddenly flashed with a strange glow as this thought entered Alex's mind. All the time before he had come to the gymnasium to investigate, but his work was limited to the crime scene...
Suddenly Alex took a step behind a group of male students and, being careful not to attract attention, with a sweep of his hand tossed his gray hair and removed his tie and black formal jacket.
"I feel like I'm back in high school…" In an instant, Alex's appearance changed, as if he had returned to his twenty-year-old youth…
Alex joined the students and confidently passed them, avoiding suspicion at all costs. In his mind he decides to sneak into the school to get to Evan and check the facts for himself.
Alex navigated the crowded hallways, avoiding direct confrontation with any staff or teachers. Take advantage of the right moments to mix in groups of students and move in silence. In this way, he was able to enter the high school campus and scan it for any clues that might be useful to him in the investigation.
"Today is Monday...? Will Melinda be here...?!" Alex realized he needed someone's help with the details of the high school and remembered the golden haired lady because he was a student here... He then trailed off. his cell phone and called Melinda.
Melinda's phone rang for a moment before she answered. "Alex? Any new news…?!," she asked in a worried voice.
"Melinda, I'm here at your school. I need your help. Can I see you now...?!" All the time, Alex felt that he could rely on Melinda, because she was a girl with a strong personality and a kind personality at the same time...
"You want to see me now…? What happened?" At that time Melinda was in her classroom and answered in a weak voice…
"I'll explain when I meet you, can we meet on the roof...?! I sent you my location..." Alex's eyes fell on this large building and as a detective he couldn't have found a better place . than the roof to meet Melinda away from prying eyes...
"Well, I'll be there in half an hour…" Melinda felt strange at Alex's sudden request… but still agreed without hesitation.
"Melinda, thank you." With that, Alex hung up and put the phone back in his pocket as he felt grateful for Melinda's support and prepared for his secret meeting. He hopes he can get the help he needs to investigate Evan Douglas.
But because he didn't have his student ID, he had to sneak into the building and climb onto the roof...
After half an hour...
Melinda moved quickly and went up to the building, he was already studying in this building because that's where the classrooms are.
Melinda, after seeing that there was no one around, went to the roof of the building... There was silence in the place...
"Melinda, here..." Alex had keen hearing and heard her footsteps, from behind the wall he whispered softly...
"Mr. Alex…?!" Melinda froze for a moment and looked around cautiously, her green eyes suddenly widening as they fell upon this gray haired youth… His appearance was different from the Detective Lex from her memories that imbued him with strong strength. immense atmosphere and charisma…
"It's me, thank you for coming here…" Alex understood the reason for her reaction, but still spoke solemnly…
"That's no problem… But what's wrong…?" Melinda's eyes met those cold blue eyes and she felt strange… She didn't understand why he would ask to meet her in such a place…
"I came today to investigate Evan Douglas, but the administration denied my request. I haven't been able to contact him officially, but I have to talk to him anyway..." Alex sighed as he looked at her and said. .
"Evan Douglas..?! That means I came in here to finish the investigation...? But that's too dangerous..." Melinda had all the information about the case and knew about the problem Alex had in the investigation of the last student whose name was Evan.…
She was worried after hearing his words, she didn't expect him to be so reckless as to sneak into her school...
"Melinda, thank you very much for your concern, but could you help me contact him and arrange a confidential meeting?" Alex understood her concern and said softly, looking at Melinda with an appreciative smile.
"Alex, I'm here to help you. Right now Evan is taking lessons at the basketball club…maybe we'll be able to get to him when he gets out of there." Melinda took a deep breath before speaking: knowing that she had to do everything she could to help uncover the killer's identity. Her only friend...
"At the basketball club...?! But how can we determine if he is really there or not…?!" Alex listened to her words and didn't dare to move without making a good plan, he definitely didn't want his identity. to find out…
"I gathered some information about Evan Douglas. He is now an 18-year-old 12th grader. He is majoring in Business and Economics. He is very popular in school and this gives him a cold and arrogant demeanor. ... One of his favorite hobbies is playing ball."
"You… did an investigation on…?!" Alex listened to her words with a strange look, he didn't expect Melinda to start gathering information about Evan Douglas herself…
"I thought it would be a good idea to gather more information about him because it might help you investigate and find out if he had anything to do with Maria's death…" Melinda remembered how she continued to ask questions for Ivan and since he was like that. popular with the students, she had no problem gathering a lot of information. principle…
"That's great, I didn't know you had a talent for gathering information... Maybe one day you'll be a great detective." Alex was amazed after seeing her investigative talent and said with a smile…
"Mr. Alex, it has always been my dream to become a private investigator like you, so I am happy to see how dedicated you are to your work…" Melinda blushed hearing those words of praise and said in a solemn voice…
"Great, good luck with this case, maybe one day we'll work together as professional detectives…" Alex was happy to see a young woman like her have such ambition because most guys don't want to get involved in such matters. …
"I'll do my best to make it to that day… Now what should I do to help you…?!" Melinda looked at him gratefully after hearing his words of encouragement….
"I need to meet this spoiled bastard named Evan and ask him some questions, but I can't find out who I am… so I'm going to need your help setting up a meeting between us…" Alex's thoughts collided as raging seas, and he certainly didn't want his sneaking into high school to be discovered after he turned down his request...
"I'll do my best for this…" Melinda felt how difficult this was, but still nodded solemnly…
"Since he's in the basketball club, you probably won't have any trouble reaching him and talking to him." Alex looked at those green eyes that shone with determination and said…because he knew how popular basketball was among students in high schools.
"Yes, I had gone to watch some of our school's basketball games with Maria, we had a great time that time…" Melinda's mind flashed back to the image of the beautiful young woman with black hair, and she sighed sadly at her voice. her. …
"I'm sure Maria was happy to have a friend like you..." Alex listened to her words and felt how sad she was... He sighed and said softly...
"No, on the contrary, I was always happy to be Maria's friend… I was a naive girl, while Maria was very smart…" Melinda remembered more old memories and it gave her a feeling of deep pain in her heart…
"I will definitely take revenge on the criminal who killed a good person like her… I will never forgive her…" Melinda's eyes suddenly turned into intense hatred and she angrily said…
"I promise I will find out the identity of the murderer soon… All I need is some evidence or information that can help us in the investigation…" Alex felt sad for him and solemnly said…
"I'll try to get that information at all costs… Now I'm going to meet this person named Evan Douglas."
Melinda was happy to have the opportunity to offer her help in solving this case and catching the killer and bringing him to justice as revenge for her friend.
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"You must be careful about this...and take this device with you to record your conversation with him...remember I am here to help you...I will be by your side to protect you if something goes wrong. .." Alex sensed her determination and then took out a small device the size of a finger, it was a high quality voice recorder…
"Thank you, I will make sure to get a lot of important information…" Melinda took the small device and solemnly said….
Alex and Melinda exchanged silent glances. Melinda took a quick step towards the basketball club, which is located in the west wing of the gymnasium.
As soon as Alex saw Melinda heading to the basketball club, he quickly moved and followed her from a distance so that he could join her without arousing suspicion.
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