Detective Luke

Chapter 19 Business Trip

Daisy looked nervous. “Do you think his accomplice will still come to me?”

“I don't know, I'm just speculating,” Luke said as two waiters came over with wooden plates. Luke had the lamb and Daisy had the steak.

There are three lamb chops on the plate, including fried eggs, pasta, broccoli, Dutch beans, and virgin fruit.

Luke had always liked to eat meat, but he was able to adapt to the diet here after the journey. If you don't like meat, you'd better not go abroad.

Luke took a bite of the lamb chop. It was juicy and delicious.

Daisy took a bite of beef and put down his knife and fork. “What should I do?”

Luke took a sip of water and smoothed it. “If I'm right, you should have something they want, something important.”

Daisy said, “I really don't know what they're looking for.”

“Could it have something to do with the case you're trying or the client?”

“I do have a few cases on my hands, but they are very normal cases, and this should not happen.”

“Tell me about the case you're working on.”

“Oh...” Daisy said awkwardly. “I'm sorry. I signed a confidentiality agreement. I'm not supposed to tell you about the case or my client. I'm really sorry.”

Lawyers are obligated to protect their clients' confidentiality, which is fine from a professional point of view, but Luke is still uncomfortable with the fact that you're withholding information from me while I give you advice.

The system is fine, but it's emotionally uncomfortable.

Luke was suddenly disinterested. He was helping out because he had a crush on Daisy. I talk about favors, you talk about rules.

“I understand... However, it is difficult to analyze further on the basis of the existing clues and I suggest you call the police.”

“Aren't you the police? Can't you help me with my investigation?”

“I wish I could help you, but it's just a power outage, and your office isn't missing valuables, so it's hard to prove that anyone entered your office. It's usually handled by a patrolman.” The police also have.

“Tim has confessed, the chain of evidence is strong, and the robbery is theoretically past the investigation stage. I don't have the authority to pursue this until we have a new lead, like someone breaking into your office and linking it to the robbery.”

Daisy bit her sexy red lip, nervous. “What if the partner continues to hurt me?”

“You don't have to be so nervous. What you just said is just speculation. There is no basis in fact. Pay more attention. If anything happens, call 911.”

After dinner, Luke went back to the police station. It wasn't business, it was a case.

Luke never indulged those who would not cooperate with the police.

......

A little after one o'clock in the afternoon.

Robbery Homicide Division, conference room.

Susan sat at the head of the table, glanced at the players on either side, and asked, “Davy, Luke, any progress with the informant?”

Davy hung his head. He didn't want to respond.

Luke replied, “We met with our informant, Harrie. He has no idea where Tony is, but he did tell us that Tony had a friend named William, and we got a statement from William.”

“The two have known each other for more than a decade, and Tony rarely mentions his family in Nevada, only talking about his wife and kids when he gets drunk once in a while, but there is no official record of him ever being married...”

Markus said, grinning his black lips, “For people at the bottom, getting married doesn't mean you have to register, they don't care about official certification. Tony may have had a woman who fell in love with him and had a child with him, but the woman left Tony because he was poor or something. It happens all the time.”

“Markus, I know you know more about the ghetto, but just hear me out, okay?”

Markus shrugged.

Luke continued, “According to William, Tony is visited every year by a financially well-off man who drives a BMW x5. The two have known each other for years, but the exact nature of their relationship is unclear.

On the other hand, Tony seems to dislike the police.”

Markus said, “Yeah, that's the problem with criminals.”

Luke was upset. “You want to talk or should I?”

Markus made a “Please” sign.

“Earlier, I found a bag at Tony's house that looked like it might contain an exclusive product. I think Tony is still smoking. But knowing from William that Tony was doing okay financially, I suspect he had other sources of income. That's what we know so far.”

Susan listened. “What do you think, Lieutenant?”

Vincennes thought for a moment. “It's a big expense for someone who doesn't have a lot of money,” he said. “If Tony had other sources of income, it might have been through robbery, which is a motive.

If Markus's hypothesis is correct, Tony had a woman and a child he loved, and then left him for some reason, and Tony's love turned to hate.

The M.O. suggests that the unsub wasn't just robbing the place, but that he was vindictive. If that's the case, the physical characteristics of the victim are likely similar to those of the woman Tony was in love with, all white women with long blonde hair.

That's his second motive.”

The lieutenant took a sip of his coffee and continued, “Thirdly, the fact that Tony hasn't had any contact with his family in his hometown for so many years, coupled with his dislike of the police, suggests that he may have committed a crime in his hometown.

I suggested going to his hometown to investigate. If he hadn't committed a crime in his hometown, he might have left Los Angeles and gone to his hometown to hide.

If he committed a similar crime back home, there may be other clues.”

Although the lieutenant was too old to act like a young man, he had no case experience and shared Luke's views.

Susan, though at odds with the lieutenant, acknowledged his competence and said, “Markus, Jenny, you will investigate Tony's wife and children.

Reymond, you take the lead on the rich guy. David and Luke, you're going to Nevada to investigate the clues to Tony's hometown.”

Luke had a lot of experience with long-distance cases. “Captain, can you change your assignment?” He asked

Susan said deadpan, “What do you think?”

......

After the meeting, Luke found Susan.

“Captain, I wanted to talk to you about the robbery last Thursday.”

"Come in."

The two men entered the office and sat down.

Susan picked up his cup and took a sip of his black tea. “You're not going to negotiate with me on this case to avoid going to Nevada, are you?”

“I didn't mean that. I met with the victim, Daisy, Yesterday and got some new information from her,” Luke said, recounting her conversation with Daisy.

Susan asked, “Do you think the blackout had something to do with the robbery?”

“I'm not sure. It's just a guess. I can look into it if you think it's necessary.”

Susan nodded. “How about I send someone else to Nevada?”

Luke laughed. “I don't have a problem with that.”

Susan forced a rare smile. “No! I will contact Miss Daisy, and you may rest assured.”