Merlin’s subordinate understood very well the severity of the matter.
The United States was a country with clear enforcement powers and restrictions. If the police tracked and investigated a public figure at will without their superior's permission, it would cause negative public opinion once exposed.
However, he was Merlin's trusted subordinate. Thus, he obeyed Merlin and dared not delay his task. He immediately said, "I'll look into it now, sir!"
Merlin reminded, “Remember to keep it a secret. An unexpected discovery can affect the case's conclusion!”
The subordinate nodded. “Don’t worry, sir. I’ve been working for you for so many years. Don't you know how I do things?"
He then checked the time and said, "It's already two in the morning. I'll try to bring back the clues you want before nine the next morning!’’
Pleased, Merlin nodded in reply and said," Thanks a lot.”
After his subordinate left, a faint excitement grew in Merlin's heart. He had been very depressed ever since Homer was kidnapped, for there were no clues to his disappearance. At long last, he finally saw a long-awaited glimmer of hope.
It was already late at night in New York, but the city was far from asleep. Homer's incriminating video was quickly spread on the Internet like wildfire.
Countless New Yorkers were traumatized by the video, so much that they couldn't get
a wink of sleep. The people felt many complicated emotions surging in them: anger, fear, nervousness, and anxiety.
People continued to express their opinions on the matter online and condemned the Fox family at the same time.
While they were aware that it was largely Homer's personal actions, the more clear-minded ones knew Homer's crimes were enabled mostly due to the Fox family's influence and financial power.
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