Chapter 627 Secret Investigation
"Thank you, Caspian." Molly was very grateful, thinking that an acquaintance would make it easier to gather information.
Caspian was diligent and responsible, which made her feel a bit embarrassed. "I'll pay you extra later to compensate for your time."
"No need." Caspian waved his hand. "We agreed on a price, and that's it. I charge per case, not by the hour."
Caspian reassured her, "I used to get a lot of help from Mr. Getty at the Getty Group, and Mrs. Getty personally asked me to take your case. Since I agreed, I'll see it through to the end, Ms. Koch. If you have any issues later on, just communicate with me."
Molly nodded and thanked him again.
After they parted ways, Molly took a cab to the appraisal agency listed on the address.
When she arrived, the agency was large and exuded a solemn atmosphere. The walls were covered with posters encouraging people to report any misconduct.
The posters stated that anyone who discovered a physician or assistant engaging in favoritism or collusion could report it anonymously and receive a substantial reward.
This indicated that the agency was chosen by the judiciary for its professionalism, not because of any connections, and that its procedures were strictly reviewed.
Molly couldn't understand how Robert managed to evade detection. She found Quinton Williams, a classmate Caspian knew, to learn more about the testing process.
Quinton said, "Ms. Koch, every step of our process is reviewed more than five times to ensure no one with issues slips through. Even if someone manages to pass the first two checks, they won't get through the last three because those are mixed with samples from other agencies for re-testing. These agencies are confidential, so it's really hard to cheat."
This was why the tests Robert submitted were accepted by the judge. They had undergone multiple rounds of testing before being finalized.
Molly asked, "Mr. Williams, have you ever encountered any issues over the years?"
Quinton frowned, not liking Molly's question.
He was an upright person, much like Caspian, which was why they could become friends.
Quinton had great trust in his agency and didn't appreciate negative comments about it.
Molly quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Mr. Williams. This place is my only hope. I just want to understand more because my child is very ill, and I'm really worried."
Hearing about her child softened Quinton's heart a bit. His wife had just given birth to a daughter this year.
As a parent, he could understand the anxiety, especially from a mother.
Quinton's expression softened. "There was an incident where an employee swapped blood samples for money. Once discovered, he was sentenced to three years and fined heavily. Since then, we have conducted thorough background checks on new employees, ensuring they have no debts, no bad habits, and a positive mindset before hiring them."
Quinton added, "You see all those warning signs and posters on our walls. Our agency treats its employees well, so it's rare for anyone to take such risks."
However, Molly didn't agree with this.
She realized Quinton was very upright after talking to him. But just because he wouldn't do something wrong didn't mean others wouldn't.
Faced with substantial rewards, there was always someone who couldn't resist temptation.
Molly said, "Mr. Williams, could you give me the names of recent employees who left?"
That was definitely not possible. No matter how much Molly pleaded, Quinton wouldn't budge.
The agency had its rules, and Quinton had to protect the employees' privacy.
Molly had no choice. Seeing a poster about volunteer recruitment, she got an idea quickly.
She said, "Mr. Williams, can I volunteer here?"
Quinton looked at her suspiciously.
Molly quickly raised her hand in assurance, "Don't worry, I won't steal anything or do anything bad. You can ask Caspian about my moral quality."
Quinton was still hesitant. "I'm not very sure about this."
Molly said, "Mr. Williams, I'll be honest with you. I just want to talk to the employees and understand the situation of those who left. I don't want to give up any hope."
Molly's honesty made Quinton appreciate her more.
He also thought letting her investigate might be a good idea. He had confidence in the agency, and if she found nothing, he would be even more reassured.
Quinton said, "You need to talk to our recruitment officer about volunteering. You'll have to go through their interview process, and I won't interfere."
Molly replied, "Thank you, Mr. Williams."
Molly then found the recruitment officer. Despite the complicated process, she successfully passed the volunteer interview.
Working two days a week, Molly was always the first to arrive and the last to leave.
She worked diligently, and everyone at the agency liked her. While working, she gathered information about employees who had considered leaving in the past six months.
Molly expanded her scope to avoid missing any details.
Robert was a cautious person. If he wanted to do something, he would do it meticulously.
Soon, Molly learned that only four employees had considered leaving in the past six months, one of whom had already left.
She investigated the three current employees and found no issues, at least on the surface.
But Molly didn't give up. When she wasn't working, she staked out the home of the former employee, Rhett Smith, to see if he still had contact with anyone at the agency.
After about a week, she finally noticed something unusual. Rhett was still in contact with a female employee from the agency, Sloane Brown.
They met for dinner outside, and after eating, they didn't come out for a long time, even after the restaurant closed.
Molly grew suspicious and looked inside the restaurant, which was dark inside, indicating it was closed. So where did the two of them go?
Molly went around to the back of the restaurant to see if there was anything unusual.
It was also dark at the back, but she noticed two or three rooms upstairs with red and purple lights, giving off an ambiguous glow.
Molly felt something was off, because the lighting resembled that of a place offering sexual services.
She took photos with her phone and continued her stakeout at the front.
She spent over ten thousand dollars on a beat-up second-hand car that wouldn't attract attention. She stayed inside, with the car's dashcam recording everything.
Sure enough, around 1 a.m., Sloane sneaked out of the restaurant alley. Her car was parked not far away, and she drove off after getting in.
About half an hour later, Rhett also came out from the back of the restaurant. As he walked forward and was about to get into his car, a beam of light shone on him.
Rhett was startled and immediately raised his hand to cover his face in a panic.
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