She Stuns the World - Chapter 178: Chapter 178

After some thought, Athena said, "You think you're very smart, don't you? Let me ask you, who was the killer of the last case that Lockwood wrote on the Internet? How was the poison given to the victims?"
"You've read Lockwood's book too?" Daniel's eyes immediately lit up. His severely injured body seemed to have been injected with steroids. He got up and sat up, gesturing vividly and babbling non-stop, "What's your favorite case he ever solved? My favorite is the case of the rich kid who poisoned the escort at the clubhouse.
"There were only two people in the private room when the crime occurred. The escort was killed by the poisoned wine. The rich kid claimed to be drunk and that the escort was still alive and well before that. He didn't know what happened after he was drunk. When he sobered up, he realized the escort was already dead..."
At this point, Daniel suddenly shut up and stared at Athena. "If you're also a fan of Lockwood, you must know how Lockwood found the real culprit. I don't need to say more. Or did you read the book just to make me talk? Give me back my book..."
Daniel shakily reached out to snatch the book from Athena's hands, but he was frail and could not raise his hands high.
Athena said, "I'm not a fan but I know Lockwood. We're close."
"Really?" Daniel's eyes blazed ever brighter. He even crawled forward and said excitedly, "How old is he this year? What does he look like? Where did he study? Can you ask him for an autograph for me?"
Athena asked, "If I help you get an autograph, will you confess?"
Daniel was stunned. He tilted his head and had a bitter expression on his face as he fell into a dilemma.
After waiting for a while, Athena said coldly, "You will never become Lockwood, and you are not worthy of being Lockwood's fan."
These words were like a blow to Daniel's head. He wilted at once. "I-I don't want to be like this forever either, but I can't do anything else except this. Besides, I'm used to being free. I hate to live my life looking at other people's attitudes, and I can't stand the rigidity of working. I only feel free when I do this."
Athena thought for a moment. "Why don't you work for me?"
Daniel had a wary look on his face as he shrank back. "What do you want me to do?"
Athena replied, "Sneaking around... Uh, it's similar to what you're doing now. A private investigator or like someone like Robin Hood. You'll be free. But what I do will never hurt the good or the innocent. You will earn enough to buy a house and a car and be financially free."
"Hmph. Who do you think I am? Do you think I'll be deceived by you?" Daniel sized Athena up and snorted. "From your voice, you're just a little girl. Do you have the money to hire me? Are you good enough to be my boss?"
Athena was not angry. "If Lockwood hires you, would you agree?"
"Of course!" Daniel came back to life and gestured excitedly. "When I read 'The Case Chronicles of Detective Lockwood Holmes' in prison, I decided to switch careers to become a private detective. You don't know this but all the inmates in prison idolized him."
Athena wasn't sure if she should be happy about that.
The more Daniel spoke, the more excited he became. "To realize my dream, I studied hard in prison. I consulted my cellmates from all walks of life and swore I would become the best private detective in the future. I would even solve big cases that the police could not solve..."
Athena was speechless. She had the urge to punch someone.
However, Daniel quickly regained his senses and stared at Athena. "If you take me to see Lockwood, I'll confess. However, don't try to fool me with a random person. I will check if he's the real deal."
Athena pointed at herself and stated, "I am Lockwood Holmes."