Bully Lord

Part-155

As they continued to talk, James realized that he had overlooked something crucial. The person who had tipped off Arad must have been the shopkeeper. It was the only explanation that made sense.

The shopkeeper had been unusually eager to help them, even going so far as to provide them with the name and address of the young man who had sold the SIM card to Mrs. Rahman. This was a strange coincidence, especially considering the fact that the shopkeeper had initially been reluctant to share any information.

There was also the issue of timing. Arad had only appeared once they had encountered the shopkeeper, which raised questions about how long he had been monitoring their movements.

Arad claimed that he had been keeping an eye on them for a long time. James couldn’t help but wonder how long that really was.

James speculated that Arad’s surveillance might have started when they first tracked Jenifer Talukder. If Arad knew about their investigation into online scammers, it would make sense for him to be watching their every move closely from the beginning.

James pondered the implications. If Arad had been aware of their activities for that long, he might have had ample time to learn about their methods and anticipate their actions. This realization added a new layer of complexity to their situation, making it even more crucial for James and his team to stay sharp and cautious.

Putting all these pieces together, James concluded that the shopkeeper must have been involved in the scam in some way. He was likely working with the mastermind, providing them with the tools and resources they needed to carry out their crimes.

This realization filled James with a sense of anger and betrayal. He had trusted the shopkeeper, believing him to be a harmless, ordinary citizen. But now he knew the truth. The shopkeeper was a criminal, just as dangerous as the mastermind he was trying to catch.

With renewed determination, James decided to confront the shopkeeper. He would need to get more information about Arad who had sold the SIM card to Mrs. Rahman.

After school, James and his friends headed back to the shop. The shopkeeper was behind the counter, his face expressionless.

"Excuse me," James began, his voice firm. "I need to ask you something."

The shopkeeper looked up, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. "What is it?" he asked.

James took a deep breath. "I need to know more about the young man who sold the SIM card to Mrs. Rahman," he said. "I believe he might be connected to the online scammers."

The shopkeeper's expression turned cold. "I don't know anything about that," he said, his voice defensive.

James knew he wasn't going to get anything out of the shopkeeper without a little pressure. He leaned in closer, his voice low and menacing. "You know, I can report you to the police," he said. "They might be interested in talking to you about those scammers."