“That’s not all. They were the ones who spread rumors about how our construction site has bad vibes. From what I can tells, it seemed like they wanted to attack the construction site and bring the construction of the entire building to a halt.
“I rejected them then, but I don’t know who they contacted next. I am certain, though, that someone did get bribed into working for them.
“Because they contacted me the day before yesterday and said that they were going to cause an incident at the construction site. They told me I didn’t have to do anything, but just turn a blind eye to what was happening since someone else would do the dirty work for them.
“Coupled with what happened at the site today, I suspect the project manager.”
Jasper narrowed his eyes and asked Rohin, “So you decided to get drunk and have fun in the duty room yesterday?”
Rohin immediately replied, “I am grateful that Mr. Tucker appreciates my work. I may act high and mighty but I am still not fully aware of my strengths or shortcomings.
“It was by pure coincidence yesterday that a few old classmates of mine came to Waterhoof City. I hadn’t seen them for years and I had to welcome them, but it wouldn’t be right for me to leave the duty room while I was on shift either. Thus, I ended up welcoming them in the duty room instead.”
Jasper neither approved nor disapproved of Rohin’s explanation before he asked another question.
“Why do you suspect the project manager? The project manager isn’t the only one capable of plotting these things on the construction site. What about the security officer? Or even the construction foremen or the general contractor? There are plenty of people to suspect.”
Rohin chuckled wryly and responded, “Mr. Laine, I dug around a little and I found out.
“While that project manager is pretty capable, he’s a gambling man through and through. He has a huge debt to repay and debt collectors have actually come to the construction site to demand that he pay them back on more than one occasion.
“The company’s high salary is the only thing supporting him and stopping his debt collectors from killing him.
“However, he suddenly managed to pay off all his debts some time ago. He even had the money to pay for his son’s marital housing in full in Waterhoof City, as well as purchase a car worth more than 200 thousand. Unless he won the lottery, there should be no way he made so much money.
“I don’t know for sure if anyone else has also been bribed, but this project manager has to be one of them. It’s really obvious if you just scrutinize his financial situation.
“I have no reason to lie, Mr. Laine. Things have already reached this state and I just want to leave with a some money in my pockets.”
Jasper’s expression remained unchanged. “I’ll investigate the matter further, but I’ll make sure you receive a hefty sum if the matter is truly as you have said. Go back for now and try not to show yourself for the next few days. I’ll have Sean contact you afterward.”
Rohin sighed and stood up. He opened his mouth to say something but swallowed his words after thinking against it. He then bowed to Jasper and turned to leave the room.
Rohin had just left when Julian dragged the project manager in.
“You’re right, Jasper. There’s something wrong with this man.”
Julian relayed the contents of the call the project manager received, and Jasper looked at the despondent man in question.
“Victory and loss are common when two parties are fighting each other. But do you know what the most tragic thing is?” Jasper asked the project manager.
The project manager was frantic and did not have the mind to ponder Jasper’s question. Thus, he remained quiet.
“The people who betray their original superiors,” Jasper answered icily.
The project manager shuddered and fell to his knees with a thud. He wailed, “Please forgive me, Mr. Laine. I gave into temptations. Besides, I’m not the only one involved in this.”
“Who else is involved? Write down all their names, including the person giving orders to all of you. You will meet a fate worse than death if there is a single omission or lie in your confession.”
