Los Angeles Detective

Half past eight in the evening.

Palisades Community, Luke's Home.

Luke finished clearing the tableware, poured a glass of red wine, and sat on the sofa in the living room to watch TV. A Chinese food documentary was playing on the TV.

The quality of Chinese film and television dramas is average, but food documentaries are definitely world-class.

"Ding dong..." The doorbell rang.

Luke put down the red wine glass, walked to the door to check, pressed the courtyard door switch, and opened the door.

After a while, the door opened from the outside, and Daisy, wearing a black professional dress, walked in. She kissed Luke on the cheek, "Sorry, I'm late."

"Have you got a meal yet?"

"Yes, a cup of coffee and a sandwich...I'm not sure what it tastes like, but at least it fills my stomach." Daisy put down her backpack and put on her slippers.

Luke poured her a glass of red wine and asked, "It's Saturday, is the law firm still so busy?"

Daisy sat on the sofa and took the red wine glass, "The lawyer industry is too competitive. Graduates from prestigious schools come in every year. If you don't work hard, you will fall behind.

If you don’t want to be taken advantage of by newcomers, you have to work hard. "

Luke said, "You are still young. Is it too early to worry about this?"

“I have seen some seniors, for various reasons, the juniors have become their superiors, and the situation is really embarrassing.

Never underestimate those graduates from prestigious universities, every one of them is ambitious. Daisy took a sip of red wine and looked at Luke, "Speaking of which, what I've been busy with lately has something to do with you." "

Luke sat next to her and asked curiously, "What's the relationship?"

“The chairman of the Coffey Group, Garian Coffey, was killed, and the entire group company was panicked. It is said that the person who will take over as chairman is likely to be Garian Coffey’s wife, Grace Coffey.

There may be many important job changes at that time, including the legal firms we cooperate with. "

Luke recalled, "I have dealt with Grace Coffey. She seems to be quite stable and does not look like someone who will mess around."

Daisy said, “Garyon Coffey has served as chairman for many years, and now that he has left, it is normal for positions to change within the company.

Everyone has their own tendencies and preferences in hiring people. Gary Coffey is used to using people, but Grace Coffey may not be used to it.

Moreover, Grace Coffey was only the wife of the chairman before. Her rise to the position was an accident, and her becoming the chairman was something no one else had expected.

She used to only represent herself, but now she represents the entire Kofi Group, and even the Kofi family.

Most well-known law firms in Los Angeles will contact her, and their attitude towards her will change significantly.

Even if she doesn't want to change, there will be interests pushing her to change. "

Luke nodded, "What you said makes sense."

"Tell me about Grace Coffey, who is the focus of our firm right now."

Luke nodded and briefly described his views on Grace Coffey. She had not been in contact with Grace Coffey for a long time, but because of the investigation, she knew a lot about the Coffey family and company. Go deeper.

Daisy pursed her red lips and said, "If you go by what you said, then she should be resentful towards her husband, even if she would temporarily compromise with the people around her in order to secure her position as chairman.

But this will also make her feel depressed. Once her position is stable, it will only be a matter of time before the change. "

Luke shrugged, "Maybe."

He doesn't care about future changes in Coffey's company.

Daisy saw Luke staring at her and said, "Sorry, I shouldn't have talked about work during the break."

"It's okay, I'm just worried that you're working too hard."

Daisy rubbed her shoulders, "I've been working overtime a lot in the past few days, and I'm really tired."

"I have installed the latest jacuzzi in my house. Do you want to try it?"

Daisy smiled and said, "Is it big enough?"

Luke put his right hand around Daisy's waist, "Of course, it's enough for the two of us to take a bath."

Daisy whispered in his ear, "Then what are you waiting for?"

…

An hour later, the bathroom was filled with mist.

Daisy soaked in the bathtub feebly, "Are you sure this electric bath is for massage?"

Luke patted her smooth back, "It doesn't matter what you do, as long as you feel comfortable."

"I'm so tired. I hope I can sleep well tonight." Daisy buried her body in the water and stretched.

"Do you have time tomorrow?"

"What's the matter?"

"I want to ask you to watch a basketball game."

"I'm not interested in the game of basketball, and I don't even fully understand the rules."

Luke was surprised, "Are you serious?"

"Isn't it silly?" Daisy smiled and asked, "Why do you suddenly think of watching a basketball game?"

"My grandpa gave me two tickets."

"Why don't you go with your friends who like basketball? Maybe it will be more interesting."

"OK." Luke is used to it. Daisy is a spoiler. To put it bluntly, she just won't please you and doesn't want to please you.

Even if she knew it would make you happy, she wouldn't do it.

In the past, Luke would be a little disappointed, but now it doesn't matter.

Put the basketball aside and play with the ball in front of you first.

There were waves of waves in the bathtub again.

…

The next day, Daisy left after lunch.

He didn't have a good rest yesterday, so Luke took a nap on the deck chair in the yard.

He fell asleep in a daze for a while, but his sleep was restless and he always felt like something was missing.

By the way, rewards.

This time the case was closed, it seems there was no reward.

Could it be that the reward was late, or was it because he only solved one case and gave up investigating two old cases, so the reward was not triggered?

He couldn't figure it out for a while, and Luke didn't bother to dig into it. Anyway, he had saved a lot of function cards and points, which was enough.

After a restless nap at noon, Luxor stopped sleeping and took out his cell phone to dial the little fat man's cell phone number.

The little fat man seems to have really fallen out of love, and there is little chance of reconciliation this time. As an elder brother, he cannot ignore it.

Soon, the phone was connected, but there was no sound from the other side. Luke said, "Hey, Jack, what are you doing?"

"study."

Luke "..."

Luke was a little caught off guard by this reply, it was the first time.

"Good, that's good."

"What's the matter with you? If nothing happens, I'm going to hang up."

"Don't hang up in a hurry, my dear brother, do you have a date tonight? If not, come with me to watch the basketball game."

"I'm not interested in basketball right now."

"Hey, don't shut yourself up at home all the time. If you go out for a walk, you will feel much better. Many things that you can't think about may suddenly become clear to you."

"Brother, I know you care about me, and I'm grateful. But this won't solve the fundamental problem. I'm going to die."

"Wait, as long as you watch the football game with me, it is possible to solve the problem of broken love, believe me."

"How to deal with it."

"You will know if you follow me. If you tell me now, it won't have that effect."

"No, I won't go unless you tell me."

Luke took a deep breath and compromised, "OK, there are not only players on the court, but also 'Lakers girls'.

When you see so many young girls dancing on the court, you will realize...

The world is big.

Maggie is very nice.

But the other girls are good too. "

"Hey, brother, I'm not you." The little fat man sighed and hung up the phone.

Luke "..."

What the hell?

What do you mean you are not me?

What's wrong with me?

Damn little fat guy.

Luke resisted the urge to call again, "Forget it, I don't have the same experience as people who have lost their love.

None of you are going.

I'll go alone. "

After two consecutive invitations failed, Luke was too lazy to invite anyone else. Wouldn't it be good to watch the game alone?

One seat is occupied, one seat is empty, brother is so willful.

…

Staples Center Arena.

This is a modern venue, spacious and comfortable, with more than 20,000 seats, providing fans with a good view of the game.

This is the first time Luke has watched an NBA game since he has been in Los Angeles for so long.

In the past, he focused too much on work and had no capital or time to enjoy it. Now he has a successful career and some savings, so he can experience the life of a wealthy American.

Luke bought a Coke and a piece of popcorn, which was a very old-fashioned choice, but I missed it since I hadn't eaten it in a while.

He took a bite of the popcorn and it tasted pretty good.

As the game time approaches, the players also begin to warm up.

Luke doesn't know many NBA stars, but James is one of them. He attracted a burst of cheers as soon as he came on the court.

He wore a pair of blue and gray sneakers and made some beautiful long-range shots.

"Hey, man, is the drink in this empty seat yours?" A white man with tattoos and a nose ring walked next to him.

Luke looked up at the other person and said, "It's my Coke, what's the problem?"

The white man with the nose ring shrugged, "No problem, I just want to sit here and take your drink away."

Luke wouldn't mind giving up his seat if it was a pretty girl, but this guy had to forget it.

Luke showed his ticket and said, "This is my spot."

The man with the nose ring didn't care, "Hey, your butt isn't that big, one seat is enough."

His companions around him laughed.

Luke was a little unhappy, "I don't like strangers sitting next to me."

The man wearing a nose ring raised his right hand and showed off his muscles, "I didn't hear what you just said."

Luke showed the pistol on his waist, "You idiot, you are so disgusting, disappear from my eyes immediately."

The white girl with an afro on the side pulled the man with the nose ring and said, "Tony, there is no need to cause trouble."

The man with the nose ring said unconvinced, "I also have a gun, I'm not afraid of him."

"I didn't say you were afraid of him.

But it's just a seat, there's no need to use a gun. "The girl with the afro whispered, "This is either a stupid young man or a ruthless person. There is no need to conflict with him. "

The man with the nose ring was convinced, "Boy, you are lucky today."

Luke smiled, “That’s what I want to say.

Cherish your friend, she saved you. "

The man wearing a nose ring was pulled away by his companions.

Luke took a sip of Coke and shook his head, "You can meet bad people everywhere."

On the court, James made a dunk, which attracted a burst of cheers.

It has to be said that his physical fitness is still excellent.

The player warm-up bar is over and the game is about to begin.

Luke took a photo of the scene and sent it to the little fat man. Of course, there was also Coke and popcorn.

Focus on one person and make him angry.

"let me go."

Suddenly, there was a shout from behind.

Luke turned around and saw a familiar figure.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old white girl walked quickly forward and was grabbed by the arm by a thirty-year-old white woman behind her.

Luke stood up and walked to the white girl, "Hi, Maggie."

"Luke, why are you here?" Maggie looked around, as if searching for someone.

"Jack has been in a bad mood recently. My grandfather gave him two tickets, but he refused to come, so I came alone." Luke looked at the white woman next to him, "Is this your friend?"

Maggie glanced at the white woman and shook her head, "No, I don't know her."

The white woman said helplessly, "I am Maggie's aunt. This child has a bad temper and is very irritable recently."

"My brother is the same."

Luke smiled at the white woman, then lowered his head and said to Maggie, "I'm in the front. If you need help, come to me."

Maggie asked, "Is your seat in the front?"

"Yes."

"Can I go with you?"

"Of course."

The white woman looked at Luke with some vigilance, "Maggie, I promised your father that I would take you home instead of leaving with strangers."

"Luke is my friend, my father knows him, and he is a policeman."

After Maggie finished speaking, she went to the front seat with Luke.

Looking at Maggie sitting next to him, Luke felt a little magical and handed over the popcorn, "Would you like to try it? It tastes good."

Maggie took the popcorn and said, "Thank you."

Luke wanted to take a photo for the fat boy, but he thought better of it, lest he get angry.

Besides, he didn't want to ask about the relationship between the two children, it was too childish.

Soon, the game between the Lakers and the Warriors started, and Luke focused on the game.