Max Lewinsky... so obsessed with Sternwood, and then gave up, and now, while you're taking action, he starts investigating again by getting in your way. You've been studying the situation for years now, and now, finally, they've got in their own way, killing the two boys.

You are an assassin, or perhaps spy, but you don't work for anyone... mostly for yourself, and your sense of justice. It may be unethical, but at least it keeps you busy...