Los Angeles Detective

late at night.

North of Los Angeles, outer suburbs.

On a hill not far from the road, the terrain is higher. You can see the winding road to the west and the two-story holiday cabin to the east.

Luke looked at the road in the distance with his binoculars. Next to him stood a white man, Armand Haines, senior agent of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division in Los Angeles.

After female detective Sabina Dodd called for additional reinforcements from the Marshals Service, Luke also reported the situation to Director Ayesha Garde, saying that there was a possibility of an internal conspiracy in the Marshals Service, and at the same time, he also revealed his plans to ambush the killer. plan.

Ayesha Garde agreed to Luke's plan and asked him to mobilize people from the Counterterrorism Department to assist in the operation.

Luke mobilized six agents, including Armand Haynes, who had all cooperated with him before and had a certain foundation of trust with each other.

Including Luke and the two detectives from the Marshals Service, there were a total of nine detectives ambushing around the vacation home, which was enough to deal with the killer.

Luke handed the binoculars to Armand Haines and asked, "Arman, how is the situation over there with my brother?"

“Don’t worry, I’ve arranged enough manpower.

Moreover, through our observation, the tracking of the two suspects was not very professional.

Therefore, I have never taken down the two people. I feel that even if I take down the two people, they may not know the whereabouts of the other killers.

These two people are more like bait. As long as we catch two suspects, the remaining killers will be alert and it will be more difficult to catch them. Armand Haines finished speaking and added, "Of course, if you have different ideas, we can also capture the two suspects at any time." "

Luke thought of the two suspects who led him to Las Vegas. Although Luke caught them and forced them to confess some information, they were only peripheral members and did not know the situation of other killers.

"I agree with you." Luke nodded. If the two suspects were professional enough, they would not be easily discovered by his brother. Now with the protection of the FBI, there is no need to worry about Jack's safety.

Moreover, the FBI has already focused on the two suspects. As long as Luke wants, they can be arrested at any time and they cannot escape.

The most important thing at the moment is to catch this group of killers who are coming for Maggie and her daughter first.

"Cha..."

At this moment, there was a slight sound of footsteps coming from behind.

Luke put his right hand on his waist, turned his head and looked back, and saw Maggie walking over, holding two cups of coffee in her hand.

"Luke, I'm Maggie." Maggie greeted, walked closer, and handed the coffee to the two of them.

"Thanks."

Maggie looked forward and said in a daze, "Do you think that group of killers will come?"

Luke said, "If they get the news, they will definitely come."

Maggie glanced at her watch, "When do you think they will come?"

Luke thought for a while, "I can't say for sure, but if it were me, I would come in the middle of the night."

Maggie shrugged, "It's been a while, so let me know if you need coffee."

Luke warned, "Maggie, you'd better not run around, otherwise it will be difficult for us to take care of you once the killer arrives."

"Don't worry, I'm very good at protecting myself." After Maggie said that, she turned and left.

Armand Haines took a sip of coffee and praised, "She is calmer than I thought, which is good."

That night, the nine agents were divided into three groups and took turns guarding.

However, the imagined attack never materialized.

In the morning, one group was left on guard while the others returned to the resort house for breakfast.

Sidney Byrne, the detective with an injured arm in the Marshals Service, said while eating a sandwich, "I told you before that the Marshals Service will not leak information. Your previous suspicions are groundless."

Armand Haines shrugged, "At least we've ruled out one possibility."

Luke said, "You are right, we should discuss which link caused the problem."

"Stab it..."

The intercom on the dining table rang, and Sabrina Dodd's voice came out, "A black SUV was found driving towards the vacation house."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became tense.

Luke said to Sidney Byrne, "You take Mr. Walker Baruch and Maggie to a safe place, and the others follow me."

Luke led people out of the holiday home and ambush everywhere according to the pre-plan.

Luke walked to a high ground and looked through the binoculars. Sure enough, he saw a black SUV driving over and parked not far from the vacation home.

Then, the passenger door of the car opened, and a dark-haired white man got out of the car.

At this time, the intercom rang again, and Sabina Dodd said, "The crisis has been resolved by one of our own."

Luke felt like he had been punched in cotton wool, and a night of preparations had come to naught.

A total of four people got out of the black SUV, three men and one woman, among whom the dark-haired white man seemed to be the leader.

Sabina Dodd walked towards the four of them and greeted them familiarly.

Luke also put away his weapon and walked over.

Sabina Dodd pointed to the dark-haired white man and introduced, "This is the leader of our witness protection team, Renate Hafed."

Sabrina Dodd pointed to Luke again, "This is Deputy Director Lee of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division in Los Angeles."

Renate Hafed was stunned for a moment and looked at Sabina Dodd, "You never said there was anyone else here."

Luke explained, "I'm not the one they called. I'm Maggie's friend."

Renate Hafed glared at Sabina Dodd, "Is it bad?"

"Yes, we were attacked again around the apartment, where Sidney was injured."

Renate Hafed asked, "Why didn't you call for additional personnel in time?"

Sabrina Dodd was silent.

Renate Hafed sighed softly, "I understand, what you are waiting for is not me, but the group of killers."

Sabrina Dodd explained, "Our whereabouts were exposed twice, Sidney was injured again, and I didn't know when additional troops would arrive...

Feel sorry. "

Renate Hafed shook his head, "You don't need to say sorry, protecting witnesses is the most important thing.

How are Mr. Walker Baruch and his daughter? "

"Yes, I'll call them."

"Let them pack their bags and we will move now. I will personally participate in this protection operation."

Luke asked, "Where are you going to move to?"

"Minister Li, it's not that I don't believe you, but the less we know about this matter, the better.

I appreciate everything you've done, but for now...just leave it to us. "

Luke said, "Before we figure out why their whereabouts were exposed, I don't think it makes much sense whether to transfer.

While everyone is here, why not have a nice chat? "

Renate Hafed touched his chin, "What you said makes sense."

Later, Armand Haines led people to guard outside, and Luke and Renate Hafed returned to the cabin with several parties.

Walker Baruch shook hands with Renate Hafed, "Team Leader Renate Hafed, thank you for coming in person."

Renate Hafed said, "I should have come earlier."

"It's not too late."

"OK, let's have a good talk and see what went wrong." Renate Hafed looked at Luke, "Minister Li, I've heard of your name a long time ago, why don't you do it?" Just ask."

Luke did not refuse and asked everyone present, "After you were attacked for the first time, you moved to an apartment near the school. I would like to know who you had contact with while living in the apartment?

Agent Sabrina Dodd, you go first. "

"I've only contacted the Marshals Service."

"Where's the family?"

"I never contact my family while on duty, both for the safety of witnesses and to protect my family."

Luke looked at Sidney Bourne again, "Agent Bourne, what about you?"

"I haven't been in contact with anyone."

"Mr. Baruch."

"I haven't contacted anyone either."

"Maggie."

"I took your call."

"Besides that phone call, have you contacted anyone else?"

Maggie pursed her lips and said, "No."

Luke frowned slightly, he had a vague feeling that Maggie was lying.

"Maggie, look at me, have you been in contact with anyone else?"

Maggie's eyes wandered and she opened her mouth, but did not answer.

Walker Baruch also saw something unusual, leaned over and asked, "Maggie, what's going on?"

"I...answered my mother's call."

Walker Baruch was surprised, "What! What did you say?"

"Mom called me."

"When did you contact her?"

"We've always been in touch."

"Oh my God." Walker Baruch slapped his forehead hard, "I told you that we have joined the witness protection program, but your mother has not. You are not allowed to contact her. Why would you make such a stupid mistake? ?

I really can't believe it. "

"She is my mother!" Maggie's voice was choked and she cried softly.

Hearing this, Walker Baruch also showed a sad look and held Maggie in his arms, "I'm sorry, baby..."

After a while, Renate Hafed spread his hands and said, "OK, we have solved the case now. The problem should not be with the Marshals Service, so...

Maggie, you have to leave your phone with me for the time being. "

Maggie wiped her tears and said, "My mother and I have always been in contact, not just recently. Besides, I believe she won't harm me. It can't be her."

Renate Hafed explained, “I didn’t say your mother would harm you.

But as long as there is contact between you, the killer group may use your mother to determine your location.

This will also bring certain dangers to your mother. "

Luke said, "I have a suggestion. Maggie can contact your mother again. If the killer is really tracked through the mobile phone, then we will wait for them here."

Renate Hafed asked, "Like just now?"

Luke said, "It's better to catch those killers once and for all than to be hunted all the time."

Renate Hafed pondered for a moment, "If you really want to do that, I have no objection, but I hope to move them to a safe place first."

Walker Baruch also agreed with this decision and later talked his daughter through it.

Maggie wiped away her tears, regained her composure, and dialed her mother's number.

The two chatted for ten minutes before Maggie hung up the phone and asked, "Is this okay?"

Walker Baruch patted his daughter on the shoulder and said, "My dear, everything will pass."

Maggie asked, "Is my mother in danger?"

Luke said, "As long as we catch the killers, your mother will be safe."

Renate Hafid clapped his hands, "Ladies and gentlemen, for your safety, we should move."

Then, Maggie followed her father into the black SUV and waved goodbye to everyone through the window.

The car drove on the road, getting farther and farther away from the holiday home.

Maggie asked the front row, "Mr. Hafid, where are we going?"

Renate Hafid turned around and smiled, "I think it's better for you not to know."