Trouble And Money #08
I’m Private Investigator Conrad Grange. Something wasn’t right about my undercover assignment at Wilson Teller Solutions. I resigned from the case because I wasn’t comfortable with the objectives. It seems my thinking was correct.
The Seawall - Rye, New Hampshire
Gator and I hit the seawall near my house at our usual 0430. A day with no leash! The four legger started patrolling the beach, looking for driftwood sticks and dead things. He was happy and stopped every four feet to dig with his front paws, the whole time wagging his tail.
The sun is coming up over the ocean.
I’m bothered. Last night, I got a text from my new friend, Taveon. He told me that when he got home from work last night, two jerks were waiting for him, and they pounded him enough to make him go to the Emergency Room.
“It was weird. Con, one of the guys, told me to stay away from Clarissa Walters. She’s the girl I go with from WTS.”
Of course, my senses started tingling when I read that. Taveon does not know I am an investigator, and he does not know why his company hired me.
“Did you tell Clarissa?” I texted.
“She came to the ER. When I told her, she started crying, saying she was so sorry.” “I have three loose teeth and twelve stitches.” Taveon texted.
I shot back, “Did she have any explanation?”
“She said that she did not have any jealous exes.”
“Are you and Clarissa down for beer and nachos with Tammy and me tomorrow night? We can meet you at Stoney Martinez at 6.”
He fired off, “I’ll get back.”
Peace O The Sea Trailer Park — Rye, New Hampshire
I kept going over what happened to Taveon all night. The quick summary is that the company, Wilson Teller, hired me to find out if he was seeing anyone at the company. I discovered he was; I stepped off the job without reporting anything.
T gets beaten, up by two guys who give him a clear warning.
Who is Clarissa Watson?
The first thing I do while enjoying my coffee is go through all her social media. The quick summary is that the company, Wilson Teller, hired me to find out if he was seeing anyone at the company. IG, FB, LI, and an old Snapper; she’s normal and doesn’t seem to be hiding anything. She’s out there and everywhere.
I have always wondered if you are perceived as unusual or have something to hide if you don't use social media. It’s one of the first things a company looks at when a person is considered for a position, even though they will tell you that they don't
She’s beautiful and confident. There are many bikini shots. Taveon is in her circle and even listed as a relationship. She and He are IG and FB official. No serious relationships are mentioned throughout college, spring breaks, and high school.
A girl graduates from college, works at one company for two years, and switches jobs. She meets Taveon McMahon at Wilson Teller and is happy. Then, her boyfriend gets a daylight beating in front of his home.
I went through Taveon’s socials. High School, Navy for 6 years, Suffolk University, and Wilson Teller. He is straight up. He has an Ex-girlfriend in College, and she looks like a smoke show.
She is a potential suspect.
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