Kabir went to the office of Nifty technologies the next day. He had an appointment with the CEO Dr. Alex Michaelson. He made him wait for about two hours but finally they met. “Detective Kabir, how may I help you?”
“I saw in your public records that you made a software for Dwivedi Solutions. How did you meet them?”
“That was a tricky software. They found us through our website and contacted our client satisfaction team. They were one of our first high profile clients therefore I personally delivered them the software. I met with the CEO and his son. We still meet over drinks sometimes at the club. It was terrible what happened to his son.”
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“You know about his son. Do you know how he died?”
“I don’t think we discussed that over drinks. In fact we haven’t met since then.”
“While dying he mentioned your company by name. ‘In fact’ he mentioned your company while looking at the killer.”
“That’s terrible! You still didn’t tell me how I can be of any help.”
“Yes of course. I would need a list of everyone in your company who had any kind of contact with the Dwivedi family.”
“Certainly”, Alex said, “Sarah!” his secretary walked in. “Could you provide the kind detective with whatever he needs?”
“Sir, if you could follow me.” Said Sarah.
Kabir and Alex shook hands and Kabir departed with Sarah. As Kabir left, Alex used a special phone and called the only number that was saved on that phone. When someone answered he said, “He is suspicious.” And he disconnected the call.
Sarah gave Kabir a detailed print out of everyone who worked on or dealt with Dwivedi Solutions. Kabir had a hunch that he would find more here so he waited in his car outside the office of Nifty Solutions. At the end of the day he followed Dr. Alex. Dr. Alex drove out of the city towards Damdama. He stopped in front of a gate. The estate was heavily fortified and two Rottweilers stood guard at the door. A beautiful young lady greeted him at the door. Alex handed her a briefcase and drove back to his home which was in the city only.
Kabir was confused. He then googled Nifty Technologies. On the company’s Wikipedia page, he found that a woman named Anne Jennings was titled as the founder of the company. On her page, he saw that she had worked on tons of computer programs and was an active PETA member and had many Animal Care Centers across the capital city. She perfectly fitted the description of the murderer. Kabir’s task was to connect all three incidents with her. His gut feeling said that she was the killer. He just needed proof
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