Chapter 368 Revenge
Luke has made a lot of money recently, and he doesn't spend any money, so he is unhappy.
Money is just a number if you have too much money, and it is yours to spend it.
Luke took advantage of the rest time to buy some good wine storage.
There are many kinds of drinks in the United States, including red wine, whiskey, rum, brandy, champagne and so on.
Luke doesn't know much about these foreign wines, and these foreign wines are not as easy to store as white wine.
The main purchase goal this time is still on liquor. When Luke buys a big house in the future, he will build a wine cellar for storage, and then buy some foreign wine for storage.
Buying wine in Los Angeles is different from that in China. You don’t have to worry about fake wine here, you can buy it directly in large supermarkets and wineries.
Luke bought two cases of red wine and two cases of whiskey, which are fine for drinking by himself or entertaining guests.
I also bought 4 boxes of Wuliangye, 2 boxes of Guojiao 1573, 2 boxes of Jiannanchun, and 2 boxes of Qinghua Fen 30.
These liquors have storage value, and the more they are stored, the more valuable they become.
Luke bought 14 cases of wine on this trip. His house is not big, so he filled the storage room to the brim, and he couldn’t accommodate any more.
night.
Daisy came to Luke's house for dinner and tasted the red wine Luke bought.
Luke made several western dishes with red wine.
Daisy came earlier than expected, and after a simple wash, she set up dinner with Luke.
Daisy came late, Luke was not surprised, she got off work early, which is really rare.
Luke asked, "Aren't you busy today?"
"I met with the client this afternoon, and the law firm has nothing else to do, so I came back directly."
Daisy asked back, "Have you received any commission from Danny Carter?"
"Yes, a considerable income, no wonder you lawyers are so rich."
"We don't often encounter such cases." Daisy smiled, put down the work in hand, and asked, "Do you still want to make some extra money?"
"You have a new commission?"
“No, it’s still the case of Danny Carter’s x-rape.
Plaintiff Billie Warwick filed a civil suit. "
Luke guessed, "Billie Warwick's purpose is to compensate?"
Daisy said, "Yes, there is a high probability that this case will be settled."
Luke said, "The police have already withdrawn the case due to lack of evidence, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that this so-called X assault case is more like a false accusation for money.
If you do not choose to settle, what will happen to the normal court appearance?
What effect did it have on Danny Carter? "
Daisy said, "The police's decision not to prosecute, to a certain extent, can indeed prove that Danny Carter is innocent,
However, compensation in civil lawsuits is not so strict, and it is still possible to win the lawsuit.
In addition, winning or losing the case is not the most important thing. Danny Carter is worried that the case may hold a public hearing.
Danny Carter wants to state the incident, time, place, what he did, what he said, and even what posture he took...
As a celebrity, Danny Carter will take the initiative to describe these contents in court, which will have a great negative impact on him.
Regardless of the outcome of the trial, he lost. "
Luke understands the key point. In the final analysis, he still avoids going to court and settles in advance. "What can I do?"
"What can be done now is to collect more favorable conditions, take the initiative in the settlement, reduce the settlement amount, and reduce Danny Carter's loss."
"How to calculate the commission?"
"If you are interested, I can ask Danny Carter for an interview."
Luke nodded, he must start and finish. The last time he helped Danny Carter get rid of the criminal lawsuit, this time it was a civil lawsuit.
Moreover, he did have some clues, which might help Danny Carter take the initiative in the settlement.
The key is that the other party gave too much last time, and it was difficult for Luke to refuse.
…
The next morning.
Luke finished his meal and went to the open-air shooting range to practice shooting.
Luke was the first to practice pistols. Although the power of the pistol is small, its advantage is that it is small in size, can be carried with you, and has the most opportunities to use it.
Luke's pistol level is already very high. The purpose of his practice now is not to improve his shooting level, but to maintain a high level of proficiency and avoid hand skills.
In addition, Luke used a rifle learning card to practice in a simulated actual combat shooting training ground.
This training ground is very large, and it is completely a simulation of actual combat. There are obstacles, suspect targets, hostages and companions inside, and trainers need to identify them by themselves.
The training ground is divided into two scenes, one is indoors and the other is outdoors. There are more than 20 suspects, and one magazine is not enough. Usually, a spare magazine needs to be replaced midway.
If the spare clips are used up, switch the pistol to use, simulating the actual combat situation as much as possible.
It was near noon, and Luke had just finished training, tired, hungry, and dirty.
Luke simply ate the buffet in the restaurant, received a call from Daisy, and met Danny Carter at the hotel at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Luke went home and took a shower, then picked up Daisy at the law firm and rushed to the Marriott Hotel.
…
Marriott Hotel room.
Danny Carter was exercising on the treadmill, wiping the sweat from his forehead with a towel from time to time.
"Bang bang..."
It is very rhythmic to step on the treadmill with both feet.
"Ding Dong." The doorbell rang.
Danny Carter turned off the treadmill, wiped his sweat with a towel, walked to the door to check, and then he opened the door and said with a smile, "Luke, Lawyer Ellis, it's great to see your group of gold again. partner."
Luke looked at the other party, "You look good this time."
"The police dropped the prosecution and it was much easier to prove my innocence. As for the civil suit... I have money."
Daisy said, "Then the problem is simple, just pay a large amount of compensation, and there is no need to invite Luke."
"nonono, I have money, but I don't want to give it to that woman, it will make me feel aggrieved.
Besides, if I compromise this time, others will think I'm a bully.
Similar situations may happen again, so I must fight back fiercely, and it is best not to let her get a penny. "
Daisy shook her head, "That's not realistic."
"I know, that's why I invite you." Danny Carter made a gesture of invitation, gesturing for Luke and Daisy to sit down.
Luke asked, "Danny, tell me what you think, and see what I can do?"
"OK, then I'll just say it.
My bottom line for compensation is 1 million US dollars, and the rest will be left to you to discuss.
If the compensation amount is higher than one million, I will not pay a cent of employment money.
If the compensation amount is less than one million, I will take 50% of the saved money, and the remaining 50% is yours.
How about this idea? "Danny Carter looked at Luke, then at Daisy.
Luke laughed, "Are you motivating us?"
"Of course, rely on ability to eat.
The lower the compensation pressure, the smaller my loss, and the more you two earn.
I think it's reasonable. "
Luke and Daisy looked at each other and said, "OK, I'm fine."
…
After leaving the hotel, Luke and Daisy sat in the car to discuss the case.
Luke looked at Daisy on the side. The reconciliation was ultimately negotiated by a lawyer, and Luke had no similar experience. He asked, "What are your plans?"
Daisy said, "Billy Worley filed a civil lawsuit against Danny Carter in civil court, accusing him of intentional injury, unlawful restraint of liberty, sexual assault.
The standards for determining civil compensation are looser than criminal proceedings. Even if there is no tangible evidence, if the jury believes that Danny Carter is negligent and has criminal intent, it may still award compensation.
The most important thing is that this case may hold a public hearing, which is the most fatal for Danny Carter.
So, we settled before then.
If you want to gain the initiative in the settlement, you need to find clues that are beneficial to Danny Carter and clues that are unfavorable to Billie Wally.
Let Billie Worley realize that he can't win the lawsuit, thereby reducing the expectation of the settlement amount. "
Luke said, "You also said just now that what Danny Carter is really worried about is not the outcome of the trial, but the public hearing.
Does it matter whether you win the lawsuit or not? "
Daisy said, "We know Danny Carter's thoughts and bottom line, but Billie Wally doesn't know.
After Billie Wally called the police, Danny faced possible serious criminal punishment, but gave up the chance of reconciliation.
From now on, Danny Carter's move is correct, and it will give people an uncompromising impression.
Therefore, Billie Wally is now unable to confirm Danny Carter's determination to reconcile.
It is even more uncertain that Danny Carter will compromise for fear of a public hearing.
Actually, the initiative is still in our hands, and Billie Wally is also worried that Danny Carter's bachelor temper will relapse.
If there is no settlement and the civil lawsuit is lost again, she will not get a penny. "
Daisy continued, "So, what we have to do now is to find positive information about Danny Carter and collect negative information about Billie Worley.
Then use the asymmetry of information to hit her expectation of the amount of compensation. "
"Do you think Billie Wally cheated?"
“Of course, in a criminal case this might not count as evidence, but in a civil case it matters.
This indirectly shows that the relationship between Billie Wally and her boyfriend is not as good as she described.
In addition, it can also show that she has a problem with her character, she is not serious about her relationship, and she is a more casual and open person.
The jury will also be more inclined to Danny. Carter is not at fault. "
Daisy asked back, "Can you get the exact evidence of her cheating?"
"You can try."
Luke took out his cell phone and made a call, "Hello, Quentin Haggs? It's me."
Quentin Haggs was the one who stole Danny Carter's sports car.
He was friends with Billie Worley's boyfriend, but they got together with Billie Worley in private. That night, while Billie Worley's boyfriend was on night shift, he sneaked to Billie Worley's house and waited , happened to see Danny Carter driving Billie Wally off in a sports car, and the two entered Billie Wally's house together.
Quentin Hagerske stole Danny Carter's sports car in a fit of rage, and the dash cam of the sports car recorded a video that could help Danny Carter clear his charges, so Luke found him, and Taught him a lesson.
Quentin Hagersk asked, "Who are you?"
Luke laughed, "Can't hear my voice so soon?"
"Fuck, the one who pointed a gun at me and then sneaked up on me from behind?
You still dare to call!
I @#￥%…" Quentin Haggs cursed for a while.
"Hey, last time we met, you were still very well-behaved, why did you suddenly become so irritable?"
Quentin Haggs said angrily, "If you hadn't pointed that broken gun at me, I would have killed you long ago."
"I knew you were not convinced."
"That's right, I just don't agree with you, if I have the ability to fight upright, I will make you regret coming to this world."
"OK, let me tell you a location, let's fight again.
Is this another chance for you to take revenge? "
"What you said is true?"
"Are you scared?"
"Trash, I wish I could beat you right now."
"Then let me tell you a place, let's meet and talk later."
"No, that's not fair, why do you say the location.
I say the location, you set the time.
One to one. "
"Nine o'clock tonight."
"See you on the east side of Sarich Street and Born Street."
"I lost this time, so don't renege on it again."
"You're doomed." Quentin Haggs panted heavily, as if determined to let out a bad breath and get back on the field.
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Eight forty in the evening.
East side of Sarich Street and Born Street.
A black car stopped slowly, and the people in the car did not get out of the car immediately.
After a while, two black men walked towards this side, talking and laughing.
The door of the black car opened, Quentin Hagerske got out of the car, greeted two black men, and performed a fist bump.
"Hey guys, thanks for coming."
A black man wearing a gold chain asked, "Quentin, who have you offended?"
"Just a nobody."
Another black man with a lip ring said, "Since you are nobody, why did you ask us to help?"
Quentin Hagerske laughed, "That kid is a white-skinned pig who looks like a sandbag. I just asked you to come and have some fun, beat him up, and then go to the bar for a drink."
"Hey, that sounds good." said the black man with the gold chain.
Quentin Hagerske asked, "Have you brought any guys?"
"certainly."
"Very well, you hide in the car first, so as not to scare him away.
After he gets close, let's give him another surprise. "
"Haha, good idea, I like beating up white pigs the most." The black man wearing a lip ring laughed exaggeratedly.
Then, the two black men who came to help got into the car and hid.
Quentin Hagerske sneered, "Bastard, you dare to torture me, this time you are dead.
I will never let you go. "
Last time, he was dealt with by Luke, fearing and hating him at the same time.
He knew Luke was a tough guy.
But as time passed, the hatred gradually overwhelmed the fear, and with Luke's phone call today, all the hatred was released.
He decided to teach Luke a lesson to vent his anger.
At the same time, he remembered being waterboarded by Luke last time, and he felt a little terrified, so he asked two younger brothers for help.
Looking at the two younger brothers in the car, Quentin Hagerske showed a ruthless look on his face,
"Bastard, hurry up and die!"
(end of this chapter)