Chapter 620 Crisis
Money is a good thing.
But Luke is no longer the poor kid who just came to Los Angeles.
He has his own business and has gained a certain reputation in the industry. There are more and more ways to make money, and he doesn’t need to put all the money in his pocket.
As for the reasons for rejecting Penny, there are two main points.
He is very satisfied with the current relationship with Lilith, with cooperation and in-depth communication, and they do not interfere in each other's lives.
Second point, treasure hunting is a dangerous job and involves huge interests. Team members must trust each other, otherwise it is easy to cause unnecessary disputes due to conflicts of interest, and even murder and treasure grabbing may occur.
Penny and Luke have only met twice. It is impossible for the other party to completely trust Luke, and similarly, Luke does not completely trust her.
Since he was not happy in his heart, why did Luke have to wrong himself.
After dinner, Luke said goodbye and left.
Penny looked at Luke's back, her eyes uncertain, wondering what she was thinking.
At ten o'clock in the morning the next day, the sky was clear and the wind and waves were not big.
The announcement sounded on the cruise ship, "Dear passengers.
The cruise ship is about to arrive at the Atlantic City port. Passengers who disembark at this port are asked to rush to the exit on the right side of the cruise ship.
Welcome to this cruise, thank you. "
Subsequently, the broadcast was repeated twice more.
After Luke heard the broadcast, he also boarded the deck. Not far behind him were two bodyguards of Hamadi Xiao.
The cruise ship travels very fast on the sea. Because the cruise ship is large in size, the deck does not feel too bumpy.
Luke stood by the side of the cruise ship and watched the cruise ship enter the port.
There is a small boat in front of the cruise ship, which seems to be leading the way.
There are some people standing on the pier in the distance, looking at the cruise ship. Some look like staff and some look like passengers.
The cruise ship slowly stopped, but did not completely approach the dock.
Those passengers who were originally standing on the pier were slowly approaching the cruise ship in a small yacht.
The escalator is lowered on the cruise ship, the yacht docks next to the cruise ship, and the passengers climb the escalator and board the cruise ship.
Luke observed every customer who boarded the cruise ship to see if there was anyone suspicious.
Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure.
CBS TV station’s intern reporter, Nami Inoue.
All passengers boarded the deck, and Luke asked the two bodyguards behind him, "Have they been photographed?"
One of the bodyguards shook his cell phone and said, "Don't worry."
“You know what to do if these people approach Hamadi Shaw on purpose.”
The two nodded and then left the deck.
Luke walked towards Inoue Nami and said hello, "Hi, beauty, good morning."
“Luke, why are you here!” A look of surprise appeared on Inoue Nami’s fair cheeks.
“That’s what I want to ask too.”
“I came here for a trip, did you board the ship in New York Harbor?”
"Yes."
"Let me guess." Inoue Nami blinked her big, lively eyes, "Did you go to New York to investigate the murder and dismemberment case?"
Luke smiled, "You won't follow me anymore."
“If I wasn’t on vacation, I would definitely go to New York with you. The murder of the wife of the mayor of New York is big news.
I can’t wait to hear the inside story. "
Luke spread his hands and said, "Looks like I have dinner tonight."
Inoue Nami waved her hand, "See you later, I'm going to check out my room."
After watching Nami Inoue leave, Luke went to find Hamadi Xiao, who was swimming in the pool.
After seeing Luke, he took the initiative to swim over and wiped the water on his face, "Luke, do you want to have a competition to see who can swim to the other side first?"
“What to bet on?”
“Whoever loses, get a treat tonight.”
“Sorry, I have an appointment.”
“Wow, you made new friends so quickly on the cruise.”
“I just met an old friend.” Luke said perfunctorily and asked, “Have you seen the photos of the new passengers?”
“Yes, they showed it to me as soon as they came back.
There is no one I know.
However, the Asian beauty among the new passengers is quite beautiful. "
Luke raised his eyebrows and said, "You have good eyesight. I will keep an eye on her for you."
"You know that's not what I meant." Hamadi Xiao shook his head and laughed, "What are you going to do next?"
“It’s very simple, stay in your room as much as possible, the less contact you have with outsiders, the safer you will be.
Be sure not to lose sight of the bodyguard. "
Hamadi Xiao sighed, "OK, I listen to you."
Luke stood up and looked at Hamadi Xiao in the water, "It's time for you to lose weight."
“Haha... people around me will only pay attention to the gold coins in my pocket, no one will care about my figure.”
…
eight pm.
Silver Cloud Cruise Ship, Huaguo Restaurant.
Luke and Nami Inoue walked into the Chinese restaurant together.
There were not many people in the restaurant, only a few scattered tables of customers.
The two of them sat at an outdoor table for the convenience of conversation, and a waitress handed them the menu.
Nami Inoue motioned to hand the menu to Luke, "You order today, and let me try some authentic Chinese cuisine."
Luke took the menu and joked, "I hope you brought enough money."
Most Chinese food in the United States has been modified according to the habits and tastes of the local people, but some dishes have been modified more, and some dishes retain the original flavor.
Among them, he considered that Inoue Nami’s taste is lighter, so he mainly focuses on Cantonese cuisine.
The two opened a bottle of red wine. After the waiter left, Luke looked at Inoue Nami. She was wearing a beige dress, with a hint of white on her chest, and her graceful figure was vaguely visible.
If we say that white beauties are passionate and hot, East Asian beauties have a delicate sense of beauty.
As the sea breeze blew by, Inoue Nami smoothed her long hair around her ears and said impatiently, "Luke, can you tell me about the murder and dismemberment case in New York?"
“Why are you so excited? It’s not like you haven’t reported on homicides before.”
“The one who died was the wife of the mayor of New York!”
If someone else asked, Luke would most likely not say anything, but he and Nami Inoue had cooperated before and had a certain foundation of trust.
He glanced around and saw no one was approaching, so he briefly explained the situation of the case.
After hearing this, Inoue Nami felt a little unfinished and a little regretful, "This is a major case that the whole world is paying attention to. I really hope you can contact me at that time."
“I thought about contacting you at first…
However, the identity of the deceased was too special, and the FBI director personally issued a hush order.
The entire case has been kept secret, and the reporters were only belatedly aware of it.
Even if I contact you in advance, I won't be able to report some sensational news.
The next time there is suitable news, I will tell you. "
“You must keep your word and don’t pervert me.
The supervisor said that as long as I work harder, I will soon become an official reporter. "
“I would never lie to a beautiful lady, just wait for my news.”
Seeing Nami Inoue smile, Luke changed the subject and asked, "What did you do in Atlantic City?"
"travel."
“Traveling alone?”
“I’ve wanted to visit Atlantic City for a long time.
Originally I planned to come with my boyfriend.
However, we broke up two months ago, so I came alone.
And you? Are you also taking a cruise back to Los Angeles alone? "
“I was with my friends.”
Nami Inoue asked in a low voice, "Are you here to investigate the case?"
“No, a friend of mine is also going to Los Angeles from New York.
However, he encountered some troubles and was worried that someone would do something bad to him, so he wanted to go with me. "
Inoue Nami stood up, sat next to Luke, and asked curiously, "What is the trouble you call? No one will attack the cruise ship, right?"
The two of them were very close. Luke could smell a faint body fragrance and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's a small thing."
From Inoue Nami’s understanding, it would not be a trivial matter to get Luke to take action.
She asked tentatively, "Are ordinary passengers in danger?"
“No.” Luke shook his head and joked, “If you’re scared, you can stay in my room tonight.”
Inoue Nami chuckled, "You should have said it earlier, so that I could save a lot of money on the room."
Outside the restaurant, a black figure walked by. His steps were not fast, and he could just see Luke and Inoue Nami's dining table from the corner of his eye.
He did not stay, returned to his room, closed the door, entered the toilet, and turned on the faucet.
He took out the satellite phone from the bag in the toilet and dialed a number.
A moment later, a voice rang from the satellite phone, "Did you succeed?"
"not yet."
“Have you found the target?”
"No."
“You boarded the ship this morning, why haven’t you found the target yet?” The voice on the other side was somewhat dissatisfied.
The man in black explained, “After I boarded the cruise ship, I first became familiar with the cruise ship’s environment.
I just started looking for the target's location in the afternoon, but I haven't seen the target yet.
I feel that the other party should be prepared. The task is more difficult than expected. "
“Hey, don’t make excuses for your incompetence.
After you receive the deposit, you must get things done. This is the rule. "
“I saw a very dangerous man on the boat, and I was worried that something bad might happen to him.”
"who?"
“Luke Lee, Captain of the Robbery-Murder Division of the Los Angeles Police Department.
He is responsible for investigating homicide cases. He is well-known in the Los Angeles Police Department system and has solved many homicide cases. "
“You must have read it wrong. Since he is a Los Angeles police officer, what did he do on the cruise ship?”
"I have no idea.
But when I boarded the ship, he was standing beside the ship's side.
I'm sure he saw me.
Moreover, I have a feeling that he is looking for me. "
The voice on the other side was solemn, "Do you think he was invited by Hamadi Xiao to protect him?"
“This possibility is very high.”
“You feel like you can’t do the job because Luke Lee is on the cruise ship?”
“No, even if Luke Lee comes to protect Hamaidi Xiao, I am still sure to kill Hamadi Xiao.
But Luke Lee is the most famous detective in Los Angeles, and if I kill Hamadi Shaw, he will probably catch me.
He has solved many difficult and major cases, and he may also be able to find you behind the scenes.
This is what worries me. "
“Then be careful and wait until he is gone to do it.
When it’s done, I’ll add another hundred thousand dollars.
Furthermore, you may have misjudged it. The other party may not be the police.
Don’t scare yourself. "
The man opposite him snorted and said dissatisfied, "Buck up, I don't want him to come to Los Angeles alive, do you understand?"
(End of this chapter)