Volume 1, The Wizarding World Chapter 10, The Search for a Private Detective
Early the next morning, the two of them said hello to Roger and then left Dominion Parish and walked towards Carlos Parish.
It is located in the center of the city and is one of the most prosperous places in the city.
Due to Roger's warning, the two of them did not dare to wear the standard black robes of wizards.
Ian changed into a black suit, while Jasmine wore a low-key light ink long skirt, like a rich girl traveling. They looked very good with the wide purple short hat. The two of them looked a bit handsome when they stood together.
Walking on the street, Jasmine suddenly asked: "Do you think the nightmare at Willie Catherine's house was man-made or an accident?"
After thinking about the clues he got, Ian said uncertainly: "I think the possibility of accidents is higher. His class doesn't seem to be able to contact wizards, let alone make enemies. Yesterday, Roger said that the wizards there are not powerful.
Friendly, why don't we pretend to be private detectives? Roger didn't tell him when we would help him solve it anyway. Let's go and see the situation first.
If the investigation turns out to be an accident, then we can handle it easily. If there is no hidden secret, just run away. This is not something that we two little awakened people can interfere with."
Jasmine was a little speechless: "Run away... I really wonder if you are the eldest son of the Hyde family, and you don't have any responsibilities as a knight!"
Ian wouldn't mind having the knight duty if he could survive, but unfortunately it would only cost him his life.
"No matter how noble one's status is, the sympathy of the weak is worthless."
He shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Miss Jasmine, do you like detective novels or do you have such friends? The knowledge of private detectives will help us disguise ourselves."
"Although I often find some idle books to occupy my time, I don't really like these kinds of books. They are not interesting!"
Jasmine denied, "Oh, you reminded me why we pretended to be a private detective. Wouldn't it be better for us to directly pay local private detectives to help us investigate? Wouldn't you be more professional than them?"
This was something he didn't expect.
Ian touched his nose and said awkwardly: "I am more professional in poisoning and fighting!"
Jasmine couldn't help laughing and said: "Hahaha, that's it. Time is more important than money. Let's find a private detective to ask about the situation first!"
Ian nodded after hearing this and bought a newspaper from the newspaper boy on the roadside. It often contained information about various private investigators. Of course, there were more help-seeking information and commercial advertisements.
Soon he identified a company called "Young Adventurers Co., Ltd." which seemed to have a ridiculous name, and it happened to be nearby - No. 27, Carshalton Gardens.
"That's it!" Ian said, poking at the newspaper.
Jasmine looked indifferent: "As long as you pay the bill, you make the decision!"
Ian:……
The buildings in Cassalton Gardens are quite old, and the dark exterior walls and large areas of peeling walls make people worry about their safety.
A detective agency opened here made Ian doubt its ability, especially when Jasmine's smiling gaze swept over his face.
It's so shameful to spend money to be taken advantage of.
“You can’t judge a person by his appearance!”
Ian encouraged himself with these words, and then took her in.
"Good morning, sir, madam! What can I do for you?"
Ian followed the house number and found the office at the end of the stairs.
After opening the door, he couldn't help but feel confident. The reason was that the outside of the room was damp and shabby, but the inside of the room was very clean and tidy. It looked like it had been cleaned frequently. There were many potted plants inside, and there were heavy traces of life, which showed that at least they were not that kind of people.
A scammer company that just works and runs away.
The person who received them was a young man with a slightly chubby figure and a smooth face with red hair that was carefully combed back. That ugly face and red hair made Ian remember him deeply at a glance.
"I have something to ask you. What's your surname?" Ian said.
"Call me Tommy, please sit down!" Tommy said and asked Jasmine and Ian to sit down.
Taking advantage of this gap, Ian also took the opportunity to make up the false names of "Marcus Wood" and "Yvette Franklin" for himself and Jasmine. Jasmine pursed her lips and snickered, wondering what happened in the past.
I didn't find this guy so interesting.
"Ha, Mr. Wood, you two have found the right person. There is no one in Appleton who doesn't know anything about our company." Fat Tommy said calmly while lying on the recliner behind the desk, "Please tell me.
Bar!"
Ian did not answer directly. He looked at the decorations of Tommy and Zhou Za and asked, "Well, please forgive me for asking, are you the only one in this company?"
"Ha, haha! How is that possible? Of course there are other partners!" Tommy laughed exaggeratedly. He wiped his hair with his hands and said without any panic, "You also know that with outstanding capabilities like ours,
Our company has a lot of business... They all go out to work and come back in the evening. Please don't doubt our ability!"
Of course, these words were mostly false, but Ian was noncommittal. He didn't dwell on it anymore and said directly: "We want to entrust you to investigate the Catherine family. Something happened to them recently. I need to know the whole story. Can you do it?
"
"Catherine's family?" Tommy asked. "JP Willie's family?"
"What, is there a problem?" Ian asked when he saw his hesitation.
"Oh, no. I just have some questions. Do you two want to investigate Willie Catherine, or the entire Catherine family?" Tommy asked.
"Is there any difference?" Ian asked.
"Of course!" Tommy replied, "The Catherine family is not big, but except for Willy Catherine's family, most of their members are scattered in the surrounding towns. It will take a lot of time to investigate!" and money.
, Tommy didn’t say the second half, but the two of them knew it well.
After hearing this, Ian immediately said: "I will investigate Willie Catherine for the time being. I want to know what happened to him recently. It is best to know who he had a conflict with. The reward is 40 pounds, half of which is paid in advance.
, can the remaining half be settled at that time?”
Forty pounds is a big deal, even in the detective industry, which is known for its high fees.
Hearing Ian's quotation, Tommy's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed: "Of course, no problem. Can I give you the answer in three days?"
"good!"
Ian glanced at Jasmine and saw that she had no objection, so he agreed.
Then I paid half the deposit in advance and left.
After leaving Cassarton Gardens, it was still early and the residents of the city had just begun to get busy.
Ian looked at Jasmine beside him: "Where are you going now?"
Jasmine said without any hesitation: "Let's go to Willy's mansion first."
"good!"
So the two of them walked towards Willie Catherine's mansion.
Catherine's family has just been prosperous for more than ten years. They have made a fortune by buying and selling in-demand goods such as glass, and their net worth has doubled. By chance, they even got a family coat of arms approved by the herald officer, becoming one of the few owners of a family coat of arms.
Justice of the Peace.
Therefore, they have enough financial strength and status to buy a splendid new house in a parish where the upper class gathers. They just don't know why they didn't buy the house in a wealthy area of Dominion Parish, otherwise there wouldn't be so many things.
"Tsk tsk tsk, this mansion is more luxurious than my family's mansion!"
Jasmine stood outside the mansion and sighed, "These businessmen are too rich!"
What does this mean? In the future, they will have more wealth than you can imagine!
Silently complaining in his mind, Ian said: "Well, the income from land is always lower than that of goods in short supply, but it is better than being safe. Do you want to go in and visit?"
Jasmine nodded, "Of course, take a good look at the decoration inside. If it looks good, I'll go back and ask my family to buy a Beppu like this!"
Ian was surprised when he heard this and asked: "This will cost a lot, will your brothers and sisters agree?"
He asked this entirely because Jasmine was only the third heir, and now she had left the family and entered the Hyderian Monastery, and had lost her inheritance rights. How could her competitors not stop her from such expensive and extravagant behavior?
"I just lost my inheritance rights, it's not like I lost everything!" Jasmine curled her lips and said disdainfully.
Only then did Ian remember that her mother's family was also very wealthy, and she immediately no longer had any doubts.
While the two were talking, they were already walking towards the door. At this time, a servant opened the door and several people filed out.
Walking in front were three men of different heights in gray clothes and tattered round-brimmed hats. They looked like top-notch thugs at first glance.
There were two people behind him, one of whom was wearing a good black suit and was neatly and meticulously groomed. One could tell at a glance that this person was of high status.
It must be the owner of this mansion, Justice of the Peace Willie Catherine.
It's just that he is saying something to another person with an angry look on his face, as if he has been greatly unfaired.
The man next to Willy was also a fat man, wearing a cheap suit, with a black cigar in his mouth, and he was puffing away with disdain on his face.
The two have excellent hearing and the surroundings are quiet.
Then I heard Willy say: "No way, just give up on this idea. Don't come here again!"
The fat man smiled contemptuously after hearing this, took off the cigar from his mouth and said: "I'm just a messenger. Our boss's intention has been conveyed to you. It's up to you whether you agree or not, but what I tell you is up to you.
Think about it.
Sir, the only one who can help you is our boss, I advise you not to get it to the point where you can't deal with it... don't give it away!"
With that said, he left with a group of his men.
Willy stood there clenching his fists, very angry.
Jasmine was about to step forward to say hello when she was suddenly pulled by Ian. She turned her head in confusion. Just as she was about to ask, she saw Ian pointing at two gangsters squatting next to the newsstand on the opposite street. They looked like they were being followed.
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She frowned and said, "What are you afraid of? They don't know us!"
Ian shook his head: "Yes, but people also know that Willy has asked the monastery for help. I think it is better not to show up for the time being and go see where those people are coming from. What do you think?"
Jasmine thought this suggestion was a good one, and nothing would happen to Willie for a while anyway, so she nodded and followed quickly with Ian.