Chapter 318 Counterattack
Orti turned his head to look at the TV, "Wow, the award recipients this time are really hidden dragons and crouching tigers."
"That's right, the award presenter is going to have a headache for a few days." Luke took out his phone and started searching for related news videos.
The news program just now was not the first broadcast, but just a rebroadcast.
Luke browsed through a lot of similar news, and found some pictures of the capture, all of which were wearing hoods and couldn't see their faces clearly, but Fatau Brandi's burly figure still betrayed him.
Among the girls who sell silver, there is also a girl who is protruding and backward. She looks a lot like Laura.
Orti had investigated Laura before, and found out that the real identity of the other party was a silver girl. At that time, Luke didn't pay much attention to it.
Orti leaned forward, "Any thoughts?"
"That guy has grown big and stupid for nothing." Luke was worried that Fatau Brandi would be bad for him, but this guy made himself into it.
"Actually, I can't say that. Laura is beautiful and has a hot body. They know men well in their line of work. As long as they take the initiative to use some tricks, most single men will be hooked."
Orti showed a curious look, "How do you know that she has a problem?"
Luke stared at Orti and said seriously, "I can read women's hearts through their eyes."
"I'm going to buy some sunglasses while the mall is still closed."
Luke asked, "Did you find out the identity of the drunk man last night?"
"Found it, Hansar Pasha, he used to serve in the army, and now he works as a parking lot attendant."
"It's a very leisurely job, with a lot of time to plan actions, and you can switch working hours, it's a good cover."
Luke didn't want to get too involved in this matter, but he had a feeling that this action was not only aimed at the award presenter, but also at him.
It’s not that he has persecution paranoia, but that this kind of incident can be one or the other.
If the 'heroes' who have just been awarded frequent accidents, the citizens will also know that someone is planning this, which is counterproductive.
If the civilian hero is Chris Franco, he was the first to be planned and arrested.
Well, Luke should be second, since it was he who Laura approached in the first place.
If Luke took the bait at that time, then it would not be Fatau Brandi who was swept up, but Luke.
Luke didn't have Laura, though.
Laura hooked up with Fatau Brandi again, which should be a backup plan.
Last night, Hansar Pasha, a white drunk man, went to find fault. If Luke fought back then, it would most likely be on the news the next day.
Luke cleverly avoided the pit twice, and this group of people exposed the matter of Fatau Brandi.
This guy is also unlucky. He originally came here to accept the award, and it was broadcast live nationwide. He is an American hero known all over the world.
Well, the scandal of prostitution broke out the next day. Luke estimates that the whole world will know the news soon, and it will become the gossip of people from all over the world.
Fataou Brandi is completely famous, but the way of becoming famous is not glorious, and he will not want to take off this label for the rest of his life.
If Luke hadn't been cautious enough, he might be the one who was unlucky. Not only would he be ashamed, but his family would also lose face.
Since time travel, this is the first time that Luke has been calculated like this.
Orti interrupted Luke's thoughts, "What are your plans now?"
Luke said, "I was beaten. If I don't fight back, I will be beaten again next time."
"The words are correct, but it is not easy to solve this matter." Orti can probably guess the cause and effect of the matter, and it is not easy to break the situation based on her experience.
Luke also wants to talk to someone, "Tell me your opinion?"
Orti stirred the coffee cup with a spoon, "First of all, the FBI's arrest of Chris Franco complies with legal procedures, and this is a conspiracy."
"The FBI didn't bother me, I didn't have to deal with them.
Laura and the drunk Sal Pasha are the ones I'm dealing with. "
Orti thought for a while, "These two people are also difficult to deal with.
Laura was caught selling silver, she did not cause physical harm to Fatau Brandi, what can be done to her?
As for seducing you, she can say that she is soliciting customers.
Trust me, she won't admit anything.
The same goes for the drunk Hansar Pasha, who did provoke you, but I beat you away, neither breaking the law, nor committing a crime, nor doing you any harm.
Even if the police find him, there is nothing they can do. "
Orti mentioned the crux of the problem. The most difficult part of this matter is that this group of people caused great mental harm to the victim with a very small crime cost.
In the case of Laura, she was locked up for a few days at best.
But Fatau Brandi will be condemned by huge public opinion because of this incident, and even be deprived of the heroic aura he just obtained, and become the laughing stock of people all over the world.
The damage of this incident will last a lifetime.
If the drunk Hansal Pasha's strategy of provoking Luke succeeds, Luke will also be labeled as drunk, making trouble, and fighting because of women, which will have a huge impact on him.
And Hansar Pasha may be directly released on bail without any sanctions.
To put it bluntly, it is difficult to effectively sanction them through ordinary judicial procedures.
Luke took out his mobile phone and dialed the number Rhett gave, "Hello, is this Mr. Drizzt Segal?"
"It's me, who?"
"Los Angeles Police Department Luke Lee."
…
Half an hour later, in a black SUV car.
Luke sat in the passenger cab and glanced at the white man next to him. He was about forty years old, a little thin, wearing a suit and tie, and neatly dressed.
"Mr. Sickert, I have long admired your name."
The white man smiled and glanced at Luke, "Man, I have been in touch with Frank and Rhett, and they have always regarded me as their own, and you can too.
Let’s talk about things directly. "
"Good, I don't like awkward chats either."
Luke recounted his experience during this period.
After listening to Drizzt Segal, he asked, "Do you think that the silver girl named Laura and the drunk are purposefully targeting the award recipient?"
"Yes."
"Is there any proof?"
"The woman named Laura was on the same plane as me, in the same row of seats, separated by an aisle, and also stayed in the same hotel and met me in the same bar, which cannot be explained by coincidence.
And the drunk man Sal Pasha, when Laura and Fatau Brandi were arrested, he was caught by the TV camera at the scene. Although the camera flickered, I was sure it was him. Luke sighed and said solemnly,
“Me, Chris Franco, and Fatau Brandi just received the highest honor medal, and now all three of us are being targeted.
Although there is suspicion of self-boasting, we have indeed been awarded the title of "hero" by the country.
This kind of malicious behavior against heroes.
I can't think of anyone other than a spy who would do such a thing. "
Drizzt Segal said, "I will check his background."
"Is there anything I need to do?"
"Say hello to Frank for me."
"I will," thought Luke, if I could see him.
Of course, this cannot be said, otherwise the bottom line will be exposed.
Actually, Luke knew that there was a high probability that this incident had nothing to do with spies.
Drizzt Segal also understood what Luke meant.
The two of them have a tacit understanding of pushing the spy, because this way they can use more direct and effective investigation methods.
If normal judicial procedures are followed, this matter will not have any results, and Laura and Hansar Pasha will not be sanctioned, and there is a high probability that they will be reconciled and let it go.
Perhaps this is also the reason why the black hand behind the scenes dared to target Luke and others.
They want to deprive Luke of his halo, and Luke doesn't mind pitting them with a hero halo.
…
night.
Luke and his family left Washington by plane.
walked in a hurry.
Luke didn't tell his family too much, but after reading the news, the family guessed something more or less.
Luke's family has met with Chris Franco and Fatau Brandi, and the situation of these two people has been turned upside down. They came here to accept the award happily, but now they are in a mess. Many netizens Everyone is commenting on this.
More radical netizens believe that these two people are not worthy of this honor because of their appearance, and even hope to withdraw their medals.
Some netizens believe that although the two are at fault, they are unambiguous in the face of big right and wrong.
Fortunately, Luke's credit is real, and he is relatively low-key, and has not been affected by public opinion.
It was past four in the morning before Luke returned home in Los Angeles.
I took a shower and went straight to bed and fell asleep...
It was noon when I woke up.
This sleep is very comfortable, the golden nest and the silver nest are not as good as my old nest.
After getting up and washing up, Luke strolled to the community restaurant for dinner, away from that place of right and wrong, and felt relaxed.
Perhaps because of the news about Chris Franco and Fatau Brandi, many colleagues made greeting calls.
Luke reported to everyone that he was safe, and was going to take a day off before going to work.
…
October 26, early morning.
After getting off the car, colleagues greeted him one after another.
If Luke was a little famous before, he now belongs to the most dazzling existence in the police station.
Luke responded to each colleague with a smile, and the time from the parking lot to the office was a few minutes later than before.
Pushing open the office door, Luke felt something was wrong. There was no one in the office area, and it was going to be nine o'clock soon. Where is the person?
"boom…"
There was a sound of fireworks.
Luke habitually touched the gun with his hands, and only put his hand down when he saw the colorful sequins in the sky.
"surprise!"
Xiao Hei and Jackson came out from the door and the desk holding the fireworks tube.
Other team members also came out one after another.
Rett also came out of the lounge, "Luke, welcome home."
"Captain, welcome back."
Luke glanced at the crowd and smiled, "Thanks, guys, I'm glad to see you too."
Xiao Hei said, "Captain, it's a great time for you to accept the award this time. There must be many interesting things. Tell us quickly."
Luke said, "A lot of things have indeed happened, and I can only say it in words."
The deputy team said, "From your tone, it seems that this time is not going very well. Is it related to the two arrested award recipients?"
Luke nodded, "It does have something to do with it."
Rett pointed to his watch, "Everyone, it's time for work.
I know you have a lot to say to Luke, and there is plenty of time in the evening.
Go to work. "
Afterwards, Reid took Luke aside, "How was this trip to DC?"
"It sucks."
"Don't be so pessimistic, at least you got the medal for real, this medal will bring you a lot of benefits in the future.
Also, there is one more thing to tell you.
Tonight, the Bureau will hold a celebration party for you. "
"Wow, isn't it too grand?"
"You are the only person in the police department to receive this medal. No matter how grand it is, it's not too grand. Prepare well, you are the protagonist tonight."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier, I'm so handsome."
"It's not too late to say it now, you are already handsome.
If Frank is more handsome than Frank, he will have a problem. "
"The director will also come?"
"certainly."
…
It was past seven in the evening.
Hilton Hotel, banquet hall on the second floor.
This hall covers a large area, four to five hundred square meters.
There is a long white table on the left side of the hall, and the service staff has already placed food and drinks.
Plainclothes and uniformed police officers entered the hall one after another, chatting in small groups.
"Hey, here comes our big hero."
As soon as Luke entered the hall, he was surrounded by a group of people.
"Captain Luke, welcome back."
"Luke, how do you feel about this public tour? I'm so envious."
"Where's your medal? Take it out and let us see it."
"You are so handsome, and you have fascinated several young girls in the special zone? Did you bring one back?"
"Ha ha…"
Everyone booed all around.
"Sure enough, you guys have been arranging me while I'm gone for a few days.
Although there are many girls in DC, they are also very good, but I still like girls in Los Angeles. "
Captain Jones said, "Tell me about your experience of receiving the award this time, and let us learn from it. Maybe someday we can go to the Special Economic Zone to receive an award."
Luke asked back, "What do you mean? Didn't you watch my award ceremony?"
Captain Jones patted his forehead, "I really don't want to watch it. I was forced to watch it at least three times. Now I close my eyes and it's still the picture of you accepting the award."
"Haha..." Everyone laughed again.
Luke laughed, "I feel better now that you say it."
Chen Kelin from the Second Squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division asked, "Luke, I saw a civilian award recipient being taken away by the FBI. What's going on?"
"It's hard to say." Luke spread his hands.
David said, "Someone must be doing something wrong, the civilian awarder just stole a TV, and even the local police didn't bother to catch it.
The FBI in the special zone is full and full, and they actually meddle in such nosy business. "
Head of the Economic Crime Division Harvey Simmons asked, "I heard that the firefighter awardee from Las Vegas was also arrested. Do you know him?"
"Have seen both sides."
"Is this guy really whoring, or is he being tricked?"
Luke spread out his hands, "When I saw the news...the flight back to Los Angeles was already on."
Harvey Simmons took a sip of the red wine, "To be honest, I sympathize with that guy, just after he became famous all over the country, such a scandal happened.
It was not easy for him to get that medal. It is said that he entered the fire scene eight times to save people, rescued seven people and a dog, and his back was burned.
It turned out to be because of a small incident...
What a pity. "
Everyone present nodded their heads. As a police officer, they knew how difficult it was to get that medal.
At this moment, there was a commotion in the distance.
The high-level officers of the police department surrounded the man and walked into the hall. The man was tall, unsmiling, and calm. He was Frank, the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.
"Director Frank."
"Good evening Director."
"Director, nice to meet you."
"Everyone, I am also very happy to meet you, but I am not the protagonist today, Luke is, you should go around him."
Frank responded with a smile, then picked up a glass of champagne and raised his glass to Luke, "Luke, welcome back."
"Thank you Director."
When everyone is here, the celebration will officially begin.
Police Detective Chief Wolawi Colon is an old white man. As the host of tonight's celebration, he came to the stage to speak a few words, and then invited Luke to speak on stage.
Luke had been prepared for a long time. First, he thanked him, said a few words on the scene, and made a few jokes before coming down.
Everyone eats and drinks, and gathers in small groups to chat.
Frank, as the boss of the Los Angeles Police Department, was here to save face for Luke.
Luke specially walked over to toast, "Director, nice to meet you."
"Me too." Frank clinked glasses with Luke.
Luke whispered, "Before I came back, I met Drizzt Sigel, and he asked me to say hello to you on his behalf."
"Speaking of Drizzt Sigurt, I was just about to chat with you.
comeon, let's change places. "Frank led Luke out of the hall and went to the lounge diagonally opposite.
Frank sat by the sofa, took out a box of cigars, cut off the round head, lit a cigar and handed it to Luke, "That matter was more complicated than imagined, Drizzt Segal contacted me."
"Thank you." Luke took the cigar and took a puff.
Luke knew how to smoke, but it was the first time he smoked a cigar. He didn't dare to pass his lungs, so he just stayed in his mouth for a while, and gently blew it away.
The aroma of tobacco left in the mouth is richer than the taste of cigarettes.
Except for a little choking, it feels pretty good.
Frank himself also lit a cigar, took a puff, and said slowly, "This time you went to the special zone, you did a good job and handled it well.
I have seen many excellent police officers who work very hard and solve many major cases, but they are also infected with some problems, and often make mistakes because of small things.
For example, women, interests, fights, etc.
Handle interpersonal relationships and life well, know what to do and what not to do, which will be of great help to your work.
You did very well. "
Luke laughed, "Director, you called me in just to praise me?"
Frank continued, "The drunk Sal Pasha who provoked you was caught by the FBI.
After interrogation, he confessed to being ordered to commit crimes against award-giving personnel, and also confessed to two accomplices, one of whom was Laura, the silver girl.
This woman was originally targeting you and deliberately created a chance encounter, but you ignored her and chose firefighter Fatau Brandi.
Another person is their upline, and the man behind the award recipient this time—Josh Biddle. "
(end of this chapter)