When Grande's truck returned, the trunk was filled to the brim with corpses hauled back from Bishop Manor.
The person driving the car was Danny the Phantom, and Zach was flipping through the information provided by Bishop in the passenger seat.
The security personnel materials of the original Bishop Manor are no longer included. These will be provided separately by the security company. The corpses are not included in the corpses of the servants brought back by Zach because they are involved in the disappearance of the security company and Bishop's lawsuit against the security guards. The company's evidence was temporarily seized by the North District Police Station where James was located as evidence.
But don't worry, the time of death of those security guards is consistent with the time of Sher's "leave". There is no need for Zach to use the Charming Eyes. The coincidence of this time point alone can be used as evidence, at least to make Bishop withdraw the lawsuit.
It sounds like James solved a small, inconsequential case. By the way, he solved a big case that the big shot needed to deal with in a low profile.
The information in Zach's hand is the information file of the former Bishop's servant, including working years, relatives' contact information, etc. Zach discovered with malice that the servants surrounding Bishop could provide all the services of an ordinary manor.
The servant shown this time was someone close to Bishop who died. There was no conflict with Zach's previous arrangements - the people around Sher were still alive and had resigned; the servants who died at Old Bishop's side were sent out of Barton for retirement, along with all their relatives, under the influence of the Charming Eyes. It has nothing to do with Patton (if it does, that’s a story for another time).
Zach was not interested in superfluous things, so he only marked and wrote down some contact information, and he flipped through it quickly. When Grande drove from the southeast of the manor to the South End and just passed the original Grande's cemetery in the West End, Zach turned to the last few pages.
"Hey." Zach sighed suddenly.
"What's wrong?" Danny asked as he took hold of the steering wheel.
Zach looked at the last few pages of information. "This is a one-time work contract. Ten days ago, Bishop Manor hired several cleaning ladies from the North District. The job description was very vague, 'cleaning', and the remuneration was more than 200 an hour..."
Zach shook his head. Do you still remember that that day, Zach originally went to the North District with the purpose of finding the author of a certain article in "Urban Legends", but was interrupted by small things along the way, and passively accepted all kinds of information that he thought was indifferent, among which he encountered At Brian's house, hearing this part of his mother's work. (Chapter xx, Chapter 7)
Danny raised his eyebrows in surprise, "More than 200 an hour? Besharp is really rich." Danny didn't seem to realize what Zach was talking about.
Zach went straight to the end. Look at the signature of the person who provided the work. Different handwriting represents different people. Zach pursed his lips, but he still saw Brian's mother's name. Zach was right in his judgment early on.
Zach shook his head and glanced into the back compartment. Among the bodies contained in protective bags, one belonged to Brian's mother. Which one it was, Zach didn't know. Needs to be mentioned. Far more bodies were found at Bishop's Estate than officially recorded. Thanks to Zach’s Charming Eyes who have been in Bishop Manor these two days, the extra part will not exist in any records. The bodies of old Bishop and his wife were inside.
"When you go back, you have to check the body behind." Zach said flatly, he was thinking.
"I know." Danny nodded, "I will take out the bodies of old Bishop and his wife separately. Then you can decide how to dispose of them (put them in Bishop's joint grave. Or dispose of them casually), and there are many more I will deal with the servants who come out secretly." Danny was very cooperative with Zach's work as always.
Zach pursed his lips, appreciating Danny's 'consideration'. At the same time, he was actually thinking about how to say this to Brian. "There will be a few more." Zach shook his head again and frowned, "Brian's mother is also in there, and will be stored separately for the time being."
Danny was stunned for a moment, then his expression returned to normal and he nodded.
Zach closed the document in his hand and looked at the receding scenery outside the window. More than half of the afternoon had passed, but the days in midsummer were always longer, and there was a bright scene outside.
"Uh." Zach actually looked irritated, and let out an irritated 'uh' that was rarely heard from a vampire.
"Are you, um, going to tell Brian?" Danny asked tentatively, with a strange look on his face, as if he wanted to ask more than just this.
"Of course I have to tell him." Zach tugged at the corner of his mouth. "In the past, you could treat it as none of my business. Now, the person (body) is in Grande. I can't continue to pretend that it has nothing to do with me."
"Then, how will Brian react?" Danny asked cautiously, "Will you send him away? Or..."
Zach raised his hand and interrupted, "I'm still thinking." Zach obviously didn't want to continue this topic, "How about Willy's side? His mother doesn't have to go to the manor to work anymore. I didn't tell her what happened now." Get involved, has he forgiven you?"
Danny's expression changed to a weird one, "That's right. Well... did you see it?" Danny tilted his head and pointed his gaze at the Indians who were still in the woods as if they were camping. Yes, this guy is changing the subject too!
Zach took a glance, and happened to make eye contact with Corden who was looking over here. He twitched his lips and said, "I saw it this morning. Who knows what they are doing. I don't care."
Danny said oh and continued driving.
I don’t know if it was the embarrassment caused by both people in the car changing the subject. Danny sped up for the rest of the journey, and Zach didn’t have any objections. He didn’t let the guests in the Grande wait too long. Zach Finally home.
Ignoring Austin, who was smiling and trying to please, Zach only raised a finger to remind the construction leader that today was the last day of the three days he promised.
I don’t know if it was an illusion, but the clanging sound in Grande became more intense.
Without inspecting the progress of the construction team, Zach went directly to the second floor from the stairwell and entered the office. He was stunned for a moment and said, "Herman..." In a confused and disrespectful tone, he finally answered, "Mr."
Louise immediately stood up in front of the workbench, with a look of complaint in her eyes. Who told Zach not to answer her calls at Bishop Manor? However, there was nothing to say about her work, so she immediately began to introduce, "Hull Mr. Mann has been waiting for a long time. It seems that there are important things that are not suitable for leaving a message. This person is also Mr. Hermann, Mr. Hermann's brother." Louise frowned and finished the convoluted introduction. He nodded and backed out.
Zach was in the same working state as usual. He walked leisurely to the bookcase and pulled out a bottle of wine. Pour it for yourself and wave it in front of the two Mr. Hermans with a pretentious expression, "Would you like some, my treasure? Uh, look at me, I don't look at you..."
Zach sat leisurely behind the desk, sipping his wine with a smile, "It seems that Mr. Herman's face will definitely not like the 'moderate' guy here. Where is this Mr. Herman?"
Zach even hypocritically waited for the other party to answer. Of course, as soon as the other party opened his mouth, he was preempted by Zach, "Oh! I shouldn't have done it. I saw that the car outside seemed to have no driver. This Mr. Herman must be driving. I am such a bad host, please Don’t mind if I didn’t say anything.”
The 'wine' bottle was placed close to Zach's hand. No one can touch it!
Mr. Herman pursed his lips and lowered his head with a bad expression. Although Zach was also curious about why Herman suddenly had a younger brother. But looking at the state of the two of them, now is obviously not a good time to ask. In fact, what makes Zach most curious is that Herman will come to Grande.
Remember, the last time Herman came, Zach directly used the Charming Eye, causing Herman, who was also drunk at the time, to say a lot of things he shouldn't have said! Among them was what Zach later directly conveyed to Mayor Anthony - Herman blew up his own factory! Moreover, there is also Mayor Anthony’s ex-wife, Eisela, who is Anthony’s competitor in this mayoral election. Something to do with this!
Zach shook his wine glass and said, "Mr. Herman." His eyes swept over the faces of the two Mr. Hermans. They were indeed somewhat similar, but the age gap seemed a bit large. Hermans was in his sixties. This younger brother looked like he was only about fifty, "What's the matter with visiting Grande again? I personally supervised the work reports at the mill, so there shouldn't be any problems."
The opening remarks of taking over the previous work are a good way to start the conversation. With a smile on his face, Zach said, "If possible, I hope that your balance can be paid to the mill as soon as possible. This time, the cooperative mill has temporarily recruited many For short-term workers, their wages will be advanced by me for the time being."
Herman sat down across the desk with a flushed face, waving his hands widely, "Hmph! Are you Grande going to be short of money?! Hmph! You will get your balance! What's the hurry!"
Zach tilted his head, "Isn't that why Mr. Herman is here?" Zach smiled and adjusted his sitting posture, leaning forward with a deliberately mysterious tone, "Then, Mr. Herman is still here." Is there any 'thing' that you need Grande's help with?"
It has nothing to do with the funeral industry, so Grande can only be related to the gray profession. Zach is using words to semi-test and semi-tease Herman.
"Don't talk weird to me!" Herman glared at Zach with his eyes red from alcohol, "It's not me who has something wrong, it's him!" He pointed at his younger brother, the new Mr. Herman, "I am the one who has the problem. If you bring me here, you don’t have to do that whole thing! Huh! I’m just introducing people!”
"Oh." Zach smiled and continued to shake the glass, "Then can I refuse? The job at Quest you introduced last time, sir, was not a good experience for us at Grande." Zach looked at it The new Mr. Herman, who seemed uncomfortable all over, put on a sincere smile and said, "Don't mind, since Mr. is already here, he naturally knows the nature of Grande's work. Some employers' personalities are really not suitable for entrustment. I'm just expressing the truth."
"I… "
"You have to do it even if you don't want to!" Herman interrupted his brother directly, "You Grande owe me!"
Zach still had a smile on his face, "Help me recall, what do I owe you?"
"You!" Herman suddenly stood up from the chair and pointed at Zach, his whole body trembling. Then, when he thought he was going to do something over the line to Zach, the family suddenly turned around and faced He grabbed his brother, roughly pulled Mr. Herman up and pushed him out, "Get out! Get out!!"
Zach looked at the ridiculous actions of the two people across the desk with a smile, and commented in his mind - this is the worst way to express 'we need some private space' he has ever seen.
The door of the office slammed shut after the new Mr. Herman was pushed out. Herman turned to Zach, his eyes burning, "Do you need me to remind you?! Why did the mayor come to me?! Ask me Esther What a shame! Why did the mayor set up a secret investigation team to go around my place all day long to find out the real cause of the factory explosion?! Why did the mayor secretly 'remind' me that Barton can no longer tolerate me!"
"Are you asking me?" Zach looked at the angry Herman with an innocent look, "How would I know."
"You don't know?!" Herman rushed towards Zach and was blocked by a corner of the desk. "You don't know who knows! Only you know the truth! Could it be that Aisela told the mayor herself!" Herman The anger seemed to shift slightly to himself, "What did I think about that time?! Why did I tell you everything!" He glared at Zach again, "Why did I tell you everything!"
The answer, of course, is that Zach used the Eye of Charm on him. but-
"Of course it's because you were drunk at the time." Zach tilted his head with a helpless look on his face, "Just like now. Don't you know the term 'drunk gaffe'? Do you think I like to listen to your conspiracy theories?" "Yeah." Zach shook his head, playing a completely helpless role, "Esela maliciously acquired your company, and you blew up your own factory." Zach clicked his tongue, "What a wonderful story." Satire.
"You admitted it!!" Herman's eyes almost burst into flames, "It's you! It's you who told the mayor these things!"
"Maybe." Zach waved his hand, "I think it's no longer a secret that the mayor and Grande have a little friendship (earlier, Anthony deliberately arranged and made it public. He and Grande were discharged from the army because of Benjamin Crocodile) Military background, some caring actions). Maybe when we were chatting, I thought it was a 'story' and let it slip." Zach shrugged and looked at Herman, "So what? I still don’t think Grande owes you anything by letting out some random drunk guy’s story.”
Zach narrowed his eyes and looked at Herman with deep meaning, "After all, I said, for your own selfish desires and reputation, you will blow up your own factory and turn more than a hundred lives into something like this." This thing, I really don’t hope it’s really Barton’s own business, Herman’s doing, right?”
Herman took a few steps back. His anger dropped rapidly. He staggered towards the workbench and his whole body went limp. After being silent for a long time, he said, "It doesn't matter, I'm leaving Barton..."
Zach looked away and shook his head calmly.
Perhaps he shouldn't have dealt any more blows to the embarrassed Hermann at this time. He was already pitiful enough. Remember, after Ryan, no, Herman's son Connor, died, he was leaving Barton. However, the way he is about to leave now has turned into a sad ending. (..)