After the Shimmer Sea team exorcised the evil spirits, the basement has been restored to "cleanliness", and people in the newspaper office have gradually calmed down.
Although the shadow of Levi's tragic death still lingers in people's hearts, the newspaper office has basically returned to normal operations.
From an operational perspective, after experiencing this ominous incident, the "Beacon Evening News" only suspended publication for one issue, and the impact seems to be relatively small.
However, only Sean and Norton knew that this incident happened during the advertising bombing period. The negative news that spread like wildfire eventually offset the advertising effect in the last two days, leaving the evening paper's daily sales at 36,000 copies.
Sean's original plan to join the 50,000-per-day sales club was dashed.
Whether it was intentional or luck, Bill chose the date to frame him very cleverly.
Although it is not to the extent of seriously damaging his vitality, it will definitely slow down Sean's expansion progress.
This is what makes Sean angry the most. He also strengthened his determination to carry out reciprocal revenge.
Therefore, he temporarily put aside the affairs within the newspaper office, handed over full management power to Norton, and began to devote himself to matters with Bill.
Norton's ability is outstanding in the entire New Testament industry, and Sean knows that even if he lets it go for a while, he can still produce good results.
However, the investigation against Bill has encountered certain challenges.
After the incident at the Brooklyn Bridge subway station, perhaps out of a guilty conscience, the two Explorer bodyguards around Bill, Sleepless Midnight and Holy Night Executioner, significantly increased their defenses.
For Sean, the best way to learn about Bill's dating partners and recent goals is through eavesdropping.
However, although the birds arranged by Ivan to stay near Bill were far enough away from being discovered by the two explorers, they had no chance to monitor them anyway - they used ectoplasm every time. Barriers have been set up, and anti-eavesdropping specifications have reached the level of dignitaries.
So at first, Sean and the others could only collect some peripheral information that pointed to unknown sources.
When the investigation encountered difficulties, it was Moonlight who solved the problems.
As a well-known musician in New York City, he allowed himself to "accidentally" get the opportunity to perform piano at Bill's weekly parties at his mansion.
His outstanding piano skills won the applause of the guests and brought glory to the host, so he was favored by Bill, which also gave him the opportunity to have close contact.
Having attended Bill's parties twice, Moonlight has always been able to serve as an "honorary guest", standing next to Bill holding a champagne glass, and interacting with some "socialites".
During this ordeal for Moonlight, the pianist learned a lot of useful information.
First, to everyone's surprise at Sean, there were no real top people in attendance at Bill's "Long Island party."
Those who come are people from the middle class and above, or "nouveau riche" who have no backstage, as well as fame-seeking people who are no longer in the center of the stage, but are still keen on this kind of social venue...
The real predators seemed to disdain the occasion.
Disdainful of "Long Island Bill's Party."
This detail may seem small, but it outlines Bill’s social status to a certain extent——
He has a fortune and a reputation for hospitality...
But it seems that it is not accepted by those real powerful people.
Although one can more or less sympathize with the flashy bubbles and pranks around Bill, it also reveals one very important thing: the possibility of offending the forces behind him by punishing Bill has been reduced to a minimum.
At least from now on, Bill is a "bachelor", a "nouveau riche" who has not been able to squeeze into the real upper class circles, and someone who has made a lot of money...
"poor people".
This situation seems to explain Bill's behavior pattern.
Why is he so greedy and wants every penny he earns...
Why does he have to spend huge sums of money to hold gatherings at his home every week...
He knows what he has and what he lacks, and he is trying to make up for that deficiency using the methods he thinks are right.
It is undeniable that his efforts still played a certain role. At least, the name "Long Island Bill" once frightened Sean, who was "inexperienced in the world".
On the other hand, Moonlight also learned a very important piece of information.
Bill recently repeatedly expressed his admiration for a woman in social situations.
He held the wine glass and bluntly told his guests: The reason why he held such parties again and again was actually just to wait for the lady to visit.
That lady is Lady Taro, a famous philanthropist in the New Testament.
When he heard the news, Sean's eyes couldn't help but widen slightly.
He suddenly remembered a scene he had seen.
It was in Daisy's office, and the news on TV was broadcasting Ms. Taro's charity initiative.
At that time, Bill's eyes were staring straight at the screen and the rich man's widow.
His eyes were slightly narrowed, as if he had seen prey.
He really wants to "pursue" Ms. Taro?
Like an electric current running through a circuit, Sean felt that he suddenly understood Bill's intention.
This "nouveau riche" who could not squeeze into the upper class no matter how hard he tried, planned to find another way to change his life - to become the husband of a certain celebrity wife.
In this way, he will not only be able to obtain wealth that is even more amazing than what he owns, but he will also obtain the status he dreams of...
Even though it is conceivable that he will have to bear all kinds of criticism, it is estimated that he has already weighed it.
Talot is a true dignitary. As a person in the news industry, Sean knew that a reporter had photographed her attending the legendary "Yundan Drinking Party" - rumor has it that that drinking party controls the lifeblood of the entire New York and even half of Newland, where Newland's The territory of Del is like a capital empire made of steel. Another giant hand besides divine power.
Getting close to and capturing her heart is Bill's plan to improve his social status.
In addition to these, Sean also learned about Bill’s recent progress:
It seemed that he had invited Ms. Talo to the party a long time ago, but she declined for various reasons.
The reason must be simple. On the one hand, although Bill is far from notorious, it may be difficult for a single woman who values her reputation to convince herself to attend such a noisy social occasion.
Because the topic that would arise might not be what people like Taro expected.
On the other hand, I'm afraid it still has something to do with Bill's status.
But recently, Long Island's upstarts have latched on to a man crucial to the plan -- Mr. Eric Donald, the owner of Donald's Brewery.
Almost everyone knows that the late Mr. Tarot had a great debt of gratitude to Donald, and he was one of Mr. Tarot's most loyal friends during his lifetime.
After his death, this gentleman who already had a family has been protecting and taking care of Mrs. Tarot meticulously and appropriately.
Having a good relationship with him means that it is no longer impossible to invite Ms. Taro to attend parties.
Moreover, Bill knew that Taro, who had always been committed to charity, had been calling for donations on various occasions.
Bill seems to have expressed to Donald that he wants to help Tallow's charity - maybe even hold a charity-themed fundraiser at the Long Island Mansion...
It seems that Bill will soon realize the first step of his plan - to get acquainted with Ms. Taro.
In response to this information, Sean finally found the "subject" of reciprocal revenge.
For Sean Dickinson, his career was The Evening Beacon.
As for Bill, his "career" is obviously to hook up with wealthy widows...
Since Bill has done harm to his own career, destroying Bill's plan to establish a relationship with Ms. Taro is obviously the most appropriate revenge.
Of course, Sean is pursuing more than just Bill's failure.
More importantly, he wanted to make his liver and gallbladder so cold that he would run away in a panic when he saw the name "Sean Dickinson".
So, based on this purpose, Sean formulated a countermeasure plan.
However, what he didn't expect was that on the night when the plan was implemented, he would reunite with someone he had not seen for a long time.
