Chapter 354 Val
Marriott Hotel, room 712.
The curtains were drawn in the room, and Danny Carter sat on the sofa and poured a glass of whiskey, and drank it in one gulp.
He sighed, stood up, and walked around a little restlessly.
"Ding Dong..." The doorbell rang outside the door.
Danny Carter walked to the door, looked out from the peephole, and then opened the door, "Please come in."
Luke and Daisy walked into the room one after the other.
The smell of alcohol in the room was strong, Daisy couldn't help frowning slightly, and looking at Danny Carter, her face was already a little drunk.
Danny Carter led Luke and the two to the sofa, "Sit down wherever you want, I hope you bring good news."
Daisy asked, "Mr. Carter, you look agitated, what happened?"
"I just received a call from Stan Kroenke. He asked about the progress of the case and said that because of my negative news, other players were dissatisfied. He hoped that I would calm down this matter as soon as possible and return to team training.
Although he didn't say it clearly, he should have hoped that I would take the initiative to contact Jarvis's lawyer...to talk about reconciliation. "Danny Carter poured another glass of wine, took a sip,
"Daisy, you are my lawyer, I trust you more, what do you think I should do?"
Daisy asked, "Kroenke wants you to reduce the negative impact on the team as much as possible?"
"That's right, that's probably what it means."
Daisy thought for a while, "Actually, it was Luke's idea to come to the hotel today, why not listen to his suggestion."
Danny Carter looked at Luke, "OK, have you found any new clues?"
Luke took out a bag and handed it to Danny Carter, beckoning him to open it himself.
Danny Carter opened the bag, his face was puzzled at first, and then he showed surprise, "This is my driver's license, it should be in the car, why is it in your hand?" Immediately, his eyes widened with joy , "You found my Porsche 911."
"Yes, I have found the car, got back the ID and the backup video from the dash cam."
"Where is my car?"
Luke glanced at his watch, "The police should call in half an hour to tell you that the car has been found."
Danny Carter asked, "Since you found my car, why didn't you just drive it back?"
The reason why Luke did not drive the car back directly was because of two reasons. The first reason was that he did not want to be directly involved in the theft of the car, so he contacted John to find the car.
John and Luke have a good relationship, and letting him find the stolen vehicle can be regarded as giving the other party a chance to do meritorious service.
In addition, with the relationship between the two, Luke can understand the situation of the Porsche 911 and directly control the car in his own hands.
The second reason is that this car is very important. The dashcam video has a decisive impact on Danny Carter's health allegations. Luke wants to ensure that this evidence is handed over to the police officers who handle the health case.
Of course, there is no need to say something too clearly, just say something that is beneficial to the client.
Luke simply explained, "A car's dashcam could be a key piece of evidence for a conviction.
If I drive the stolen vehicle back directly, the evidence of the dash cam can only be submitted to the police by a lawyer.
After getting the video, the first thing the police consider is not the content of the video, but doubts about the authenticity of the video.
In contrast, it would be better if the police found the stolen car and found the key evidence of the dash cam inside the car.
Although the content of the video is the same, the police will be more inclined to the clues and evidence they found.
This will be more beneficial to you. "
Danny Carter nodded, "It sounds reasonable. With this video, can I prove my innocence?"
Luke said, "It depends on the content of the video, Lawyer Ellis, what do you think?"
Daisy nodded, "That's right.
Mr. Carter, I want to see that backup video. "
"OK, look, what I said is true."
Luke pulls out his tablet and starts playing the video.
The video captures a driveway, followed by a male voice, "Billie, may I call you that?"
A woman replied, "Of course, Mr. Carter."
"Hey, just call me Danny, I like it when my friends call me Danny."
The woman said, "This makes me feel a little weird, I never thought that I could ride in a car with a big star like you.
Do you often take the initiative to send women home? "
"I only send women I like, do you have a boyfriend?"
"No, I don't have a boyfriend."
Danny Carter laughed, "Me neither."
In the car, Danny Carter and Billie Warwick were chatting and laughing. The chat atmosphere at this time was very friendly, mixed with a hint of ambiguity, like a pair of young people who liked each other.
The car slowed down, and the scene in the driving recorder also stopped. Danny Carter asked, "Is this your home?"
"Yes. Thanks for taking me home."
"I am also very happy to meet you. I haven't talked so happily for a long time."
After a moment of silence, the woman said, "I'm going home.
Danny, would you like to come in and have a cup of coffee? "
"Of course... I like coffee, hehe."
…
The video came to an end, and Danny waved his hands excitedly, "I said that she invited me to her house for coffee.
And she also said that she doesn't have a boyfriend, which is totally implying me.
I did not lie. "
Luke patted him on the shoulder, "Congratulations, man.
Based on my experience, as long as Billie Warwick lies in her testimony, the police will most likely drop the charges against you on the grounds of insufficient evidence. "
"So I don't have to reconcile against my will?" Danny Carter looked at Luke and Daisy expectantly.
Daisy replied, "That's right, this is good news for you, it's a phased victory."
Danny Carter shook his fist vigorously, "I have been burdened a lot these days...
Many people left messages on the Internet, calling me a strong criminal...
I don't know what their psychology is, but I really want to prove my innocence.
Thank you for giving me hope, which means a lot to me.
I can say loudly to my relatives, friends, and fans, but I have never done it. "
"Dingling..." At this moment, Danny Carter's cell phone rang.
Danny Carter pressed the answer button, "This is Danny."
"Danny Carter?"
"Yes."
"Mr. Carter, I have good news for you. Your Porsche 911 has been found."
"Wow, what a surprise..." Danny Carter gave Luke a thumbs up.
…
The next morning.
Luke's house.
Luke made a pot of tea and sat in the yard drinking tea leisurely.
He has already found the key evidence to help Danny Carter clear the suspicion. As long as everything goes well, the police will drop the charges in a short time.
Luke can receive a generous commission.
Yesterday, after Luke and Daisy left the hotel, they had a private exchange.
Daisy roughly estimated that as long as the police withdraw the lawsuit, Luke could get about half a million commissions.
However, according to Daisy, although the criminal lawsuit has been withdrawn, Billie Warwick may still file a civil lawsuit, so strictly speaking, the commission is only half completed.
If Billie Warwick really initiates a civil lawsuit, Danny Carter will probably ask Luke for help again in order to solve the problem as soon as possible. At that time, Luke will get an additional commission.
Of course, the civil lawsuit is only Daisy's speculation, and it may not necessarily happen.
Luke didn't care too much about this either, he was already very satisfied with the commission of half a million dollars in criminal proceedings.
While drinking tea, Luke looked at the passing cars and pedestrians, thinking about buying something good for himself and rewarding himself.
It is not his style to make money without spending money.
But thinking about it carefully, he doesn't seem to lack anything now.
Besides, he just celebrated his birthday, his uncle gave him a lighter, his mother gave him a purse, Daisy gave him a Rolex watch, and his father gave him a dagger, so there is nothing to buy for now.
Luke now has two cars, a Mercedes-Benz G500 and a Harley.
Normal life is enough for the time being.
But this time, Luke found a problem with the entrusted mission, that is, his car was too eye-catching, and it didn't meet the detective's low-key criteria at all.
Take stalking as an example. When you drive a Mercedes-Benz G500, most people will take a few extra glances, which is easy to expose.
Luke intends to get a low-key, cheaper 'Volkswagen' car for commissioned tasks.
"Woooooooooooo..."
At this moment, a 'broken car' stopped at the gate of the yard.
It is an old black Chevrolet sedan. Luke probably has stopped production for many years. There are many scratches and collision marks on the body, tape is still wrapped around the side mirror, and the patterns on the tires are almost worn out.
Luke felt that this car might not be two years younger than himself.
Two fat men, one big and one small, got out of the car. They were Luke's uncle Val and little fat Jack.
Luke frowned, "Why are you here?"
Val shook the bag in his hand, "I heard that you were resting at home because of the shooting. We brought a gift to see you."
The little fat man held a large bottle of Coke in his hand, "Brother, this is for you."
"Popcorn, potato chips, cornflakes, Coke, your gifts are really special." Luke couldn't laugh or cry.
Val handed the bag to Luke, "I'm going to the bathroom." After speaking, he walked into the house quickly.
Luke asked the little fat man on the side, "What are you doing? Why don't you even make a phone call?"
"Would you believe me if I said that we were kicked out by our mother?"
"I have no doubts." Luke put the bag into the little fat man's arms. These two treasures came, and his idea of enjoying a leisure holiday fell through.
The little fat man entered the living room, looked at the fish tank on the table, "brother, when did you buy the fish?"
"I just bought it a few days ago."
"The little fish are colorful and pretty." The little fat man started to work, picked up the fish food bag next to the fish tank and poured it into the fish tank.
"Okay, okay, pour less, don't be overwhelmed." Luke hurriedly snatched the fish food bag.
The little fat man looked close to the fish tank with his chubby face, "Look how happy they are eating, I think we can feed some more."
"No." Luke refused very simply.
Val also came over and stared at the fish tank for a while, "Are these gold coins real?"
"Of course, when you get married, I will give you one."
Val glanced at Luke, "You're such a miser."
The little fat man said, "Brother, will you send me off when I get married?"
Luke smiled, "Don't even think about it."
The three men are ten years apart in age, what can they do together?
watch TV.
The three of them sat on the sofa in the living room, turned on the TV, and it was a news channel, which was broadcasting Danny Carter's news.
Val sneered, "I cheered him on for the Super Bowl this year, who knew he was such a scumbag.
If I meet him, I will definitely beat him up.
beat him hard. "He said and waved his fist.
Luke said, "Don't be so violent, he may have been framed, and the two should play poker voluntarily."
Val asked, "Are you also involved in the investigation of this case?"
"No."
"Then how do you know?"
"The grapevine."
Val shook his head, "I never believe in gossip.
A football player with a simple mind and well-developed limbs like this can do anything with a little wine.
I am not surprised to see this news. "
Luke shrugged, "It's too arbitrary, good and bad people won't be written on their faces."
The little fat man interrupted the two, "Stop arguing, this matter is meaningless."
Val dissatisfied, "Why doesn't it make sense?"
The little fat man said seriously, "Because you can't beat him at all."
val "..."
The little fat man snatched the remote control and found a recently popular TV series "Dragon Family".
This TV series is a spin-off of "Game of Thrones". After it started broadcasting, it has received a lot of attention.
The three watched and discussed.
The quality of the drama is really good, and the special effects are great, but the heroine's appearance is a bit stretched.
In general, it can be regarded as a good spin-off drama recently.
It was approaching noon, and Luke was too lazy to cook, so he ordered pizza, fried chicken, and French fries.
The three of them are foodies, and they quickly cleaned up the fried chicken and French fries, leaving only the last piece of pizza.
The three of them stared at the last piece of pizza, all wanting to eat it.
Obviously, the three of them were not full.
The little fat man said, "I'm still growing." After speaking, he reached for the pizza.
Luke pushed his hand away, "You're fat enough to eat no more."
Waldau, "That's right, your stomach is almost catching up with mine."
Two votes passed, and the little fat man was directly kicked out.
The little fat man glared at the two of them, provocatively said, "I want to know which of you two will eat it."
Val looked at Luke, "I'm your uncle." Val showed a look that you should let me eat.
"So what?" Luke wasn't full, and didn't intend to give up the last piece of pizza.
"I have always taken care of you when you were young, and now that you have grown up..." Val showed an expression that you understand.
"Why don't I remember being cared by you when I was a child."
"You were young at that time, it's normal not to remember."
"Really? Then let me ask you a question. If you can answer it correctly, this pizza will be given to you."
"OK, tell me."
Luke thought for a moment, "What's my middle name?"
"Middle name?" Val frowned. "Uh, can I change the question?"
Luke sighs, "Val."
"What?"
"My middle name is Val."
"Oh..." Val patted his forehead, "Sorry, I've been too busy with work recently, and my mind is in a mess.
I should have remembered. "
"But the truth is you forgot, which is sad."
"Sorry." Val apologized again, full of guilt and said, "The last piece of pizza...You can eat it."
"I won't say thank you." Luke picked up the pizza and took a big bite, and what he grabbed was the aroma.
The little fat man was sitting beside him, his face was gloomy, and his eyes were fixed on Val.
Val was a little hairy when he saw it, "I didn't eat the last piece of pizza, why are you looking at me like that?"
The little fat man said angrily, "Luke's middle name is not Val."
"What? This kid lied to me? What is that?"
The little fat man said, "It's grandpa's name, Robert."
Val breathed a sigh of relief, "Let me just say, if his middle name is my first name, how could he not remember it."
The little fat man said coldly, "Then do you remember my middle name?"
"Comeon, I've already had an embarrassment once, so I can change the question..." Val was talking, and suddenly realized the problem...
Luke's middle name is Dad's first name.
Could it be that Fatty’s middle name is...
"Val."
(end of this chapter)