Chapter 1186: Who Can Make Shiller Plead Guilty? (Part 1)_2

Jimmy slowly furrowed his brow. This famed Little Wayne was indeed as rumored, a seemingly frivolous but indeed a brilliant businessman with a sharp mind for trade. He never deviated from mutual interests, abstained from making pointed statements, always smoothed over issues, and avoided confronting anyone directly.

However, he had to admit, Bruce did have a point. Rhomann and Thomas, the ones pressing the main charges, also came from business families. They chose the psychology department solely with the expectation that psychology might give them some advantage in the business world.

And if their family's business demanded a lot of their time such that they didn't have much time left for their studies, they should understand that professors are only doing their jobs. They might be teaching aspects they don't need at the moment, but surely that isn't enough to turn friend to foe?

Furthermore, offending a renowned scholar offers absolutely no benefits. Businessmen are always looking for mutual benefits and making alliances.

No savvy businessman would scorn, be cold, or make enemies out of someone just because their services were not needed at the moment. It entirely goes against the businessman's smooth and negotiable instincts.

So, Jimmy turned towards Bruce's eyes and asked, "What is your opinion of Rhomann and Thomas? Are they friends? What's your relationship with them?"

"You could say we are friends." Bruce gave an ambivalent response and continued, "I am friends with every Gothamite, even if they dislike me, they could always use me at some point."

Jimmy understood the underlying meaning of his words. Essentially, considering the scale of Wayne Enterprises, no business family would not want to woo Bruce Wayne.

"To be honest." Bruce shook his head helplessly, "Those two, they seem to be fine with me on the surface, but privately they are likely jealous of me. My parents are deceased, and I took over Wayne Enterprises early on. I am genuinely in charge. But, they are still under their parents' control with little freedom, of course, they would envy me."

Bruce touched his chin, "A while back, I heard Thomas was imprisoned for the murder of his parents. I didn't see this coming; I didn't realize that he had such massive issues with his parents."

"And Rhomann. I heard he was arrested a while back for planning a hospital murder. Instead of finding a good lawyer to get himself acquitted, he chooses to accuse a university professor, I find it quite surprising."

Jimmy narrowed his eyes as he observed Bruce and said: "I can tell you desperately want to defend your college professor, but everything you've mentioned, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has already investigated thoroughly."

"Of course, Thomas and Rhomann are both murderers. Personally, I think vicious criminals are undeserving of sympathy."

"However, from the perspective of federal law, the identity of a murderer and a student are different. They may be imprisoned due to the accusation of murder and pay the price, but they can still exercise their rights as students and under that capacity, accuse their teachers."

Bruce spread his hands, shook his head, and looked at Jimmy with a ludicrous expression, "With you saying as much, what can I say? Do you have any other questions?"

Jimmy glanced at the document beside him, then continued, "Have you privately interacted with Professor Rodriguez? How is your relationship?"

"Of course, we have interacted. I even invited him over to Wayne Manor for dinner. I think it's necessary to maintain a good relationship with such a scholar. As for a personal relationship..." Bruce shook his head, "You should understand better; a strict professor like him prefers good students, as for me…"

Bruce did not continue speaking, but Jimmy understood what he meant. Suddenly, Bruce snapped his fingers, "Haven't you guys asked Evans? Oh, Little Falcone, he is Shiller's prized student… wait, what am I saying? How could you possibly interrogate Falcone?"

Jimmy revealed a helpless smile, tilted his head slightly to the side, his eyebrows pressing down on his eyes. He then said, "That's where the problem lies. I understand that you hope to help Professor Rodriguez, but the fact is that the majority of students we have investigated do not have a particularly favorable impression of him."

"And those so-called 'good students' you talk about, most are unwilling to cooperate with the investigation, let alone allow the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct psychological assessments on them. You should understand that this would lead to Professor Rodriguez's assessment results leaning more towards the negative."

Bruce pondered for a moment, then asked, "You want me to persuade Falcone or other gangster families' students to step forward?"

Before Jimmy could answer, Bruce continued, "No gangster family would ever bow to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whether you want to bring them here, or you try to enter Gotham, they'll consider both actions an infringement."

"I know that the constitution and national honor give you the right to step foot on every inch of federal land. If they keep you away, they are at fault. However, in practical terms, you can't correct these errors for the time being, nor can you make them pay the price."

"You better not think of asking me to speak to them as well. Although Wayne Enterprises operates all over the world, I am still a Gothamite, and Wayne Enterprises is still a local enterprise in Gotham. If it clashes with the local mob, I won't be able to live in Gotham anymore."

Jimmy silently watched Bruce. Bruce returned his gaze. After a pause, Jimmy nodded, seemingly accepting the outcome.

He gathered the documents but didn't immediately stand up to shake hands with Bruce. He sat in place, both his hands resting on the table, and told Bruce, "I can express my personal thoughts regarding the investigation. I believe that criminals who can commit such brutal acts of murdering their parents and other strangers do not deserve sympathy at any time."

"Their accusations against others are nothing but the thief crying, 'Stop thief!' It is very likely that there are some unspeakable secrets behind them." Jimmy's expression was very calm as if he were not expressing such a slightly radical point of view.

"I hope to achieve justice for both sides, which naturally includes Professor Rodriguez. But the problem is that we have obtained too little evidence in his favor from the investigation."

Getting up with the documents in hand, Jimmy placed the edge of the paperwork on the table and aligned the sheets by gently tapping twice. Then he said to Bruce nonchalantly:

"Mr. Wayne, if you wish to avoid having an additional black mark on your education background, you better take action soon."