Los Angeles Detective

"So, you think that threatening letter may be related to the employees who were laid off by the hotel?"

Baron Ackerman shrugged, "I don't know.

But I know those employees who have been laid off. Some of them cherish this job and need it.

Once they are laid off, it will be a huge blow to them personally and to their families.

I sympathize with their plight, but there is nothing I can do about it. "

Luke asked, "Are there any of these people who were laid off that were strongly dissatisfied with the hotel?"

Barron Ackerman thought for a moment, "There was indeed a person who caused a commotion in the hotel after he was laid off."

"Why was he laid off?"

"He received a complaint from a customer who is a long-term customer of our hotel."

"What is the reason for the complaint?"

"Star harassment."

Luke said, "This complaint is very serious."

“Yes, it took the hotel management to come forward to resolve the matter, otherwise the customers would probably choose to call the police, so I personally don’t think the punishment for layoffs is serious.

However, he did not admit that he had ever harassed customers. He went to the hotel twice to cause trouble, and once he almost got involved. "

"I'd like a list of recent layoffs and information," Luke said.

"I'm afraid it won't work tonight. I have to report to Vice President Kieron Powell tomorrow and I need to get his approval."

Luke settled for the next best thing, "I want to know the name and information of the employee who was fired for harassment."

"Now?"

"Yes."

"OK, let me think of a way." Barron Ackerman went to the balcony and made a phone call. After a while, he returned to the guest room. "I only found his name and mobile phone number. The detailed information will be needed tomorrow." Only then can we find out.”

"Your name and phone number are enough."

"Ron Winters, cell phone number, 702 876 3578"

Luke wrote down the name and mobile phone number, "I will investigate this person's situation as soon as possible."

Barron Ackerman stood up and said, "Mr. Li, then I won't disturb your rest.

If necessary, you can contact me at any time. "

"Thank you." Luke sent the other person out of the room.

Luke walked to the coffee table, opened the bag and looked at the red wine, then opened the bottle of red wine and poured himself a glass.

He walked to the balcony with a wine glass and made a phone call, "Hi, beauty, good evening.

It went pretty well.

That's right, I need you to help me investigate someone. "

…

The next morning.

Luke got the hotel layoff information.

The hotel will lay off eight people, all of whom are junior employees of the hotel, including three men and five women.

Luke carefully looked at the information of these eight people. Two of them had criminal records, including the Ron Winters mentioned last night.

Luke borrowed a car from the hotel and drove to Ron Winters' address.

Pork community.

A black Audi car parked in front of the gray two-story building.

The driver's door opened, and Luke got out of the car, looking around, and then walked towards the gray two-story building.

"Dong dong."

Luke knocked on the door.

After a while, the door opened, and a red-haired woman stood at the door, looking at Luke and asking, "Who are you looking for?"

"Is this Ron Winters' house?"

"No, you're looking in the wrong place." The woman's voice was strong, as if it was filled with emotion.

"What's your name, ma'am?"

"Before asking others, shouldn't you introduce yourself first?" The red-haired woman looked at the road with a scrutinizing gaze.

"I'm a friend of Ron Winters."

"Then you should go find him instead of coming to my house."

Luke spread his hands and said, "This is the address he gave me."

"He moved away."

"Can I ask about your relationship with him?"

"I'm his ex-girlfriend."

"I wonder where he went?"

"Either in a woman's bed or wandering on the street, who knows where he is?" The red-haired woman curled her lips, "Why don't you contact him directly."

"I wanted to, but his cell phone couldn't be reached."

The red-haired woman sneered, "That means his mobile phone is in arrears. If you want to contact him, help him top up."

"Bang!" The woman said and closed the door directly.

Luke "..."

If you want to find him, you have to pay him the phone bill first, which Luke thinks is a bit nonsense.

What's even more ridiculous is that after he paid the phone bill, the call was indeed able to be connected.

"Hey, who are you?" A confused voice came from the other side of the phone.

"The person who pays your phone bill."

"Why do you do such a stupid thing? You might as well buy me a drink, haha."

"I'm at the Barstow Bar, come if you want a drink."

"Wait, who are you? What do you want from me?"

"I'm the inspector at Hotel Nitro and I want to know something from you."

“I have already been laid off by you, and you still want to censor me.

Fuck, are you crazy? "

"Don't worry, this might be a good thing for you."

“Shit, can you still let me go back to work in the hotel?

The woman who complained about me is a platinum VIP of the hotel. There is no way the hotel would offend her because of me. "

"Perhaps, you really can't go back to the hotel to work, but the hotel can give you a recommendation letter.

You can use this recommendation letter to apply for jobs at other hotels.

At least no more wandering on the streets. "

After a long time, Ron Winters sighed, "You're right, it can't be worse than it is now."

Half an hour later, Luke met Ron Winters at the Barstow Bar.

According to the information provided by Barron Ackerman, Ron Winters was laid off less than a month ago, but his current outfit is no different from that of a homeless man.

With messy hair, stubble on his face, and a torn leather jacket, it would be difficult for Luke to recognize him immediately if he met him on the street.

Luke waved, "Ron Winters, I'm here."

Ron Winters walked closer and looked at Luke carefully before sitting on his seat, "Who are you?"

"Just call me Luke."

"May I have a beer?"

"certainly."

Luke waved and asked the waiter to bring him a beer.

Ron Winters picked up the beer glass, took a big sip, and drank half of it.

"happy!

I just feel like a human being now. Ron Winters wiped his mouth and looked at Luke, "Are you sent from the Nitro Hotel?" "

"Yes."

"What do you think when you see a former employee like this?"

“I know that Nitro Hotel laid off a group of people some time ago, including you.

This time I am here to verify the reasons for layoffs. "

"Haha." Ron Winters sneered, "I was tricked by someone, by a disgusting old woman."

"I know you have been feeling aggrieved since you were laid off, and you have also gone to the hotel to complain. Can you tell me the reason?"

Ron Winters swallowed, took another sip of beer, and asked, "Are you really going to give me a hotel recommendation letter?"

"certainly."

"Why should I trust you?"

Luke looked him up and down, "Do you have anything worth deceiving me about?"

"You're right, it can't be worse than now." Ron Winters laughed at himself and said slowly, "I worked in that hotel for two years, which is the longest I have ever worked. job.

I love this job.

I consider the hotel my home.

But now, I have been driven out of my home like a dog, and I have nothing.

I used to despise those homeless people, but now...

I have become like them..."

Luke interrupted him, "I checked the hotel's information. You have been performing very well before. The reason why you were laid off was because you were reported."

"Yes, because of that damn report, I not only lost my job, but my girlfriend kicked me out of the house.

I kept wondering if that bad woman was sent by God to punish me.

But I really can’t think of anything bad I’ve done to deserve being treated like this. "

"I want to know the specific reasons why you shouldn't complain so I can help you."

"This matter...it's a bit long to talk about."

"Then let's start from the beginning."

"Tijie Aili is a platinum VIP customer of the hotel. She has a long-term private room in the hotel and stays for several months every year.

She stayed here when I came to this hotel.

She took the car and I opened the door for her.

When she went out, I helped her with her luggage.

She has room service and I will deliver it for her.

Almost on call..." Ron Winters sighed and continued, "Of course, I don't do it without purpose. She is very generous and gives a lot of tips every time.

After getting to know each other, she would occasionally give me some small gifts.

Gradually, we became friends.

At least that's what I think.

I could tell that she was lonely and spent the holidays alone.

Once, she called customer service and ordered a table of dishes in the room, but she was the only one eating.

She invited me to dine with her.

But the hotel has regulations and does not allow this.

I originally wanted to refuse, but her attitude was very sincere and pitiful...

Yes, pathetic.

Although she is rich, I can feel that she is not happy. She is lonely and needs company.

Perhaps out of this sympathy, I sat down to dine with her.

That was the first time. After that, she always ordered room service from me.

She would buy me a drink, we would sit on the sofa and chat, and our relationship became closer..."

Ron Winters drank the beer in the glass in one go and continued, "A month ago, she ordered room service again and ordered two bottles of red wine and a fruit plate.

When I got to the room, she invited me to have a drink with her.

She looked a little sad, so I agreed.

We drank and chatted as if we were friends.

She grabbed my hand and said that I was probably the person who cared about her the most in the world...

I was a little heady at the time and forgot that it was a hotel and that he was a guest. It felt like I was in a bar. I kissed her...

After just a moment, she screamed, as if I wanted to strengthen her..." At this point, Ron Winters showed an angry look, "She is over forty years old, twenty years older than me. I saw how pitiful she was, so I wanted to comfort her.

It was she who grabbed my hand first that made me misunderstand. She was the one who took advantage, not me.

And she was already in her forties, so I mustered up the courage to kiss her.

But she seemed to have been violated, and she reported me directly to the hotel without caring about the previous friendship...

What an evil woman. "

Ron Winters looked angry, all emotion.

"Do you feel you have been wronged?"

"Is not it?"

"Have you ever thought about taking revenge on the hotel and Tijie Ali?"

“I went to the hotel to ask for an explanation, but they wouldn’t let me in at all and said they would call the police and arrest me if I came near the hotel again.

What a bunch of assholes. "

"Did you leave the complaint letter in the hotel wing on the first floor?"

"It's hard for me to sneak into the hotel in the way I am dressed now. How can I put a complaint letter? Besides, I don't think the complaint mailbox will be helpful.

My matter cannot be solved by a letter.

That hateful woman ruined my life. "

Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, Luke asked, "Are you in contact with other hotel employees who were laid off?"

“No, they all regard me as a bastard who harasses customers, and no one wants to pay attention to me.

On the day I was laid off, my girlfriend kicked me out of the house, and now even a stray dog ​​wouldn't even look at me. "

Luke said, "Give me an address and I will have someone send you a letter of recommendation in two days."

Ron Winters rubbed his hands, "I don't have a place to live now."

"Can you rent a motel for me? Just a place to stay."

Luke was not used to his problem, "Find the address and send it to me. If you don't have the detailed address, you may not receive the recommendation letter."

After saying that, Luke stood up and prepared to leave.

Ron Winters also stood up quickly and shouted, "Can you buy me another drink?"

Luke glanced at him and left the twenty dollars.

"You are a good guy.

Unlike others, you are at least willing to give me another chance, thank you. "

Luke waved and left the bar.

Luke basically ruled out the other party's suspicion. First of all, Luke did not see that the other party was lying. Secondly, in Ron Winters' current state, even if he wanted to take revenge on the hotel, it would be impossible for him to use such a 'mild' method. , he simply doesn’t have that patience.

"Ding-ding-ding-ding..." Luke just returned to the car when his cell phone rang.

"Luke, it's me." Orti's voice rang on the phone.

"Did you find the information I wanted?"

"Yes.

Baron Ackerman is a senior associate at Nitro Hotels and assistant to Vice President Kieron Powell.

He is 32 years old and was born in New York. He came to Las Vegas five years ago and joined Nitro Hotel three years ago.

I also investigated his financial situation. Almost all of his credit cards were in overdraft, and the house and car in his name were also mortgaged.

The financial situation can be said to be in a mess.

In addition, he has a record of visiting gambling halls many times, going almost every week. "

Luke snorted, "A betting dog."

Orti asked, "Do you suspect that he was involved in those two threatening letters?"

"There is such speculation."

Last night, Barron Ackerman went to the hotel room to bring red wine to Luke. During the conversation between Luke and the other party, he vaguely felt that he was lying and concealing signs.

That's why Luke called Orti to investigate the other party.

And Ron Winters was the smoke bomb he threw out, possibly to interfere with Luke's investigation.

Although there is no direct connection between the other party and the two threatening letters, there is no bottom line for a gambling dog who is red-eyed about losing.