Los Angeles Detective

Chapter 312 Case closed (Happy National Day to everyone!)

 “Why do you use the word out of control? Have you known each other for a long time?”

"Yes."

 “How did you meet? What is your relationship?”

 “He is my bodyguard and sometimes helps me with some personal matters.”

Jenny said, “Didn’t you publicly say that you don’t have a bodyguard?”

Muriel Baldini glanced at Jenny and said, “You have to know that no matter how well you do, there will always be people in this world who don’t like you.

 The same goes for doing business. There are profits and losses. If you want to make money, you have to bear corresponding risks. However, there are always people who can't figure this out. They feel that after investing money in our company, the company has an obligation to help them make money. Once they lose money, they will cause trouble.

How can I ride a bicycle to and from get off work without the secret protection of bodyguards? "

  Luke asked, "Soest drives you to work every day?"

 “Sometimes it’s Marbury, he’s also the bodyguard I hired.”

Jenny was puzzled, "There are so many bodyguards, why did you hire two people with bad records to be bodyguards?"

Muriel Baldini said, "As you said, in order to maintain an image of being close to the public, it is impossible for me to claim to the outside world that I have bodyguards.

Although Sost and Marbury have criminal records, in the final analysis they are just doing it for money. As long as I give them enough money, they will feel free to do things for me. "

 Luke knew that Muriel Baldini was not telling the truth, and her purpose in choosing these two people as bodyguards was not simple.

 Muriel Baldini's company should be in trouble, Jacobo Johnston's case may not be an exception, and these two bodyguards should be helping him do his dirty work.

Jenny asked, “You say you like environmentally friendly transportation, but you have three luxury cars parked in your garage. You say you don’t have bodyguards, but you instruct your bodyguards to harm others.

I didn’t expect you to be such a hypocritical person. What else are you fake about? "

“Sorry to disappoint you.

 I don’t want to deceive people, but many people in this world like... similar images and like to drink chicken soup.

Since portraying a similar image would help my career, why not? "

Luke stared at Muriel Baldini and asked, "Ms. Baldini, I have been observing your expression and found that you have not had much emotional fluctuations from beginning to end. Can you tell me how you did it?"

“I have taken professional emotion management courses, which are the basic qualities of a successful businessman. In addition, I have also had micro-plastic surgery to make my facial lines look more friendly and make it easier for customers to like me.

  If you need it, I can help you recommend it. "

"No, I don't need it." Luke understood why he couldn't see through the other person's lies. Emotional management was one aspect, but the more important thing might be plastic surgery.

 After plastic surgery, the facial muscles will become stiff and uncoordinated, which will have a certain impact on the observation of micro-expressions.

 “What’s the problem between you and Jacob Johnston?”

 “Conflict at work.”

  “Describe it in detail.”

“Well...the company has had some problems in its recent operations. The company’s senior management and I are doing our best to deal with them. As long as we follow my plan, there will be a way to make a smooth transition and turn the crisis around.

However, Jacob Johnston had different ideas. He was very stubborn and did not know how to adapt. He stole a lot of information from the company and even threatened me to hand it over to the media.

As long as these negative news are made public, the company may be destroyed. I can't let this happen, so I let Soster solve it. "

“Ms. Baldini, we have obtained a document from Sost, and the owner of the document is Jacobo Johnston. He has a different view of the company’s situation than you do.”

 “Have you found the document?”

“Yes, do you want to listen to it?” Luke took out a document from the folder and read,

“This decision is very difficult for me. I don’t want to do anything wrong to the company, nor do I want my colleagues to lose their jobs, but if I turn a blind eye, the interests of my customers will be damaged and my conscience will be uneasy.

The company has had some problems recently. To be precise, I have long had doubts about some of the company's practices, but the company's recent financial crisis has completely lifted the fig leaf.

I can no longer deceive myself. Not only is it a matter of professional ethics, but if I say nothing, it makes me feel like a fraud.

That’s right, he’s a fraudster.

I found that the company has always had the problem of misappropriating customer funds. The problem was not big at first. Later, it used the money of new customers to make up for the money of old customers. But sooner or later problems will arise if this continues.

Therefore, the company's senior management decided to make false accounts and use 'legal' means to pass the losses on to customers. Some disputes may arise in a short period of time, but as long as they have the upper hand in terms of willingness to spend money, bribe the media, and public opinion, it will not be harmful to the company. impact on reputation.

 It was so scary, I couldn’t believe this was the company I worked for.

 If I don’t expose these things, I will be condemned by my conscience for the rest of my life.

 Jacob Johnston. "

“Lying, he is lying. The company is not who he said it is at all. There must be something wrong with his brain.”

Luke said, "I have handed over that information to the Economic Crime Division."

Muriel Baldini closed her eyes and her cheeks twitched irregularly, "This company is my hard work. I have paid a lot for this company. I can't just watch him destroy the company..."

Luke said, "Is it because of this obsession that you decided to rob the bank?"

"No, I have said before that the bank robbery had nothing to do with me. I had no idea about it at all. Sost only told me about it after robbing the bank."

“Then do you know that Jacob Johnston put the information in the bank locker?”

"have no idea."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"That's not what Sost said. According to him, after receiving your instructions, he and Marbury Carr acted together and forced him to find out the whereabouts of the information at Jacob Johnston's house. It was still in the safe. I got the key and asked for the password to the safe.

 Then, the two men took Jacob Johnston to the wild and killed him.

 The FBI has taken Sost to identify the scene, there is no way he could lie about this. Luke paused and continued, "According to Sost, after getting the key and password to the bank locker, he told you about it."

Because Marbury Carr and Jacobo Johnston have similar physical characteristics, you asked Marbury to pretend to be Jacobo Johnston with his ID and go to the bank locker to get something. After entering the vault, Marbury tried Open the locker, the key is real but the password prompt is wrong.

According to bank regulations, if the password is incorrect three times, the identity of the locker owner must be verified.

Marbury only tried once and ran out quickly.

The three of you discussed it and suspected that Jacobo Johnston gave a false password, but Jacobo Johnston has been killed by you, and you can't get the new password. You faced Sost Complained a lot.

Soest proposes robbing the bank, and you agree. "

 “He lied, I didn’t know at all.” Muriel Baldini said firmly.

Luke took out a set of photos and put them in front of Muriel Baldini, "This is the surveillance of the North Hollywood bank. The surveillance time was when Marbury pretended to be Jacob Johnston and went to the bank locker. The date the item was picked up.

At that time, in order to obtain the information as soon as possible, you ran outside the bank and waited. This was your Maserati car. Although you did not get out of the car, the camera still captured you sitting in the cab, which shows that you knew that the information was hidden in The bank also knew about Sost and his gang's actions in robbing the bank.

 You lied. "

Murielle Baldini sighed, "I regret it. I should have called a lawyer."

 “If you really regret it, you shouldn’t do anything illegal or criminal.”

“Sometimes when you are in a certain position, you have to do it even if you don’t want to do it.”

“Tell me about the night you were ‘kidnapped’.”

"I do not want to say."

 “Let’s talk about the FBI agent who was killed in a bomb.”

 “This matter has nothing to do with me, don’t try to blame it on me again.”

 “Then let’s talk about your being ‘kidnapped’.”

“Huh…” Muriel Baldini sighed, “Things got big after Sost and the others robbed the bank.

 At the beginning, I didn’t dare to contact them rashly.

 Later, they said they wanted to go out for a while and wanted to meet me before going.

 I agreed and prepared some cash for them.

 After meeting, I asked him about the materials, and he said they had been destroyed.

Before I had time to be happy, you also tracked the past and things got out of control.

The three of us put it together and decided that I would drive them out. You all know what happened next. "

Jenny said, "Ms. Baldini, I didn't expect you to associate with people like Sost."

Muriel Baldini smiled and said, “Officer Jenny, I am not as good as you think, and Sost is not as bad as you think.

 I am sure I can control him.

 Actually, I'm curious as to why he betrayed me. "

Jenny said, “He has always had something to do with you.”

Muriel Baldini didn’t take it seriously, “Those are just some means of self-protection, I can understand it.

 But I can’t figure out what means you used to get him to betray me. Even if the lawyer betrays you, as long as Sost doesn't come forward to identify you, you still won't be able to get the evidence. "

Jenny asked, "Why do you believe that Sost will not identify you?"

“The crime Sost committed, regardless of whether he betrayed me or not, will be sentenced to death and he will spend the rest of his life in prison.

 And I can take care of him and his family in secret. "

"It's a good idea, but the plan can't keep up with the changes." Luke said perfunctorily and didn't say much.

If it were a routine interrogation, Sost would most likely not identify Muriel Baldini. From this perspective, Luke really has to thank Anthony, otherwise it would be difficult to open a breakthrough in the interrogation.

 This also illustrates the importance of mutual cooperation. There is strength in numbers, and it is not a good habit to eat alone.

 …

 At 7 o'clock in the evening, Marcus's house.

The case has been solved, and everyone who has been busy for several days can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Marcus invited everyone to his home for dinner, and also took this opportunity to formally introduce Julian to everyone.

 The two people have obtained the certificate and become an official couple, but the wedding has not yet been held.

After everyone arrived at Marcus’ house, Julian greeted them at the door of the yard, “Everyone, I’m glad you can attend the party.”

"Julian, you are dressed beautifully today. This blue dress suits you very well." Luke handed over a bag containing red wine, "This is a gift for you."

 “Thank you.” Julian smiled and took it.

Xiao Hei said, "Julian, let me introduce to you. This is Director Red. He has always taken good care of me in the police station."

 “Hello, Director Red.”

Rhett smiled and said, "Hello, Mrs. Burnett.

 Just heard the news about Marcus getting married, I still don’t believe it.

This guy... is a bit difficult to deal with.

 I have always been curious about what kind of woman can conquer him.

 I finally saw it today. "

“Wow, after hearing what you said, I suddenly felt very powerful.”

Rhett also handed over a gift box, "I wish you a happy wedding."

"Thanks."

Xiao Hei stood aside and introduced his colleagues to Julian one by one.

 There are some of them who have never met Julian, such as the deputy team member and Matthew.

Several other colleagues have met Julian in person, but it is not a formal acquaintance, so Xiao Hei still introduced him again.

 About 7:10, David also drove there and all the party guests arrived.

After thinking twice, Marcus still didn’t invite Susan. It wasn’t that he didn’t respect her, but it was a temporary invitation. After all, Susan had gone to other departments and might not have time to attend.

 Wait until the wedding is held before inviting her.

 Everyone set up an oven in the yard and had barbecue.

 Ingredients are all purchased by Julian, including beef, mutton, chicken, various seafood, and some vegetables.

 Soon, the steak was sizzling under the charcoal fire, and the aroma was overflowing.

"cheers."

 Everyone drank beer to celebrate.

Rhett put down his glass and said, "Everyone, this bank robbery was done well, and the FBI's limelight has been overshadowed by you.

I didn’t expect that there would be a mastermind behind the case. "

“Muriel Baldini is very cunning. She has an agreement with Sost. Even if Sost is caught by the police, she will not give him away easily.

In exchange, she will provide for Sost and Sost's daughter for a long time.

Jackson was indispensable for discovering that there was something wrong with Muriel Baldini this time. "Luke took a bite of beef and continued,

“Director, the confessions of Muriel Baldini and Sost are basically consistent.

The murder of Jacob Johnston and the North Hollywood bank robbery have been solved.

 The reason why Muriel Baldini wanted to deal with Jacobo Johnston was because Jacobo wanted to report some problems in the company.

 I recommend that Muriel Baldini be transferred to the Economic Crime Division. "

Rhett nodded, "You can contact the Economic Crimes Division."

Xiao Hei came over with an iron plate and put the roasted meat on the plate. "Guys, we have been working on cases all day. We finally got off work. Why don't we talk about some light topics."

 David smiled and said, "What a great idea. Why don't you talk about your newlywed life? How do you feel about it?"

 Xiao Hei sat in the seat next to me, "Good, it feels great. I have hot coffee and breakfast every morning when I get up. No matter how late I come home at night, the lights are on. It's very warm."

 I am enjoying my current life. "

David raised his glass and said, "Man, congratulations. To be honest, I really didn't expect you to be the first among us to get married."

Jenny said, “I didn’t expect it either.”

 The deputy leader said, "Me too."

Matthew said, "And me."

Xiao Hei glanced back and whispered, "Actually, I didn't expect that..."

 “Haha…” Everyone laughed.

“Life is inherently unpredictable. If everything is taken into account, there will be no fun in life.

 Marriage is also a time of growth for men. Reid raised his glass, "Inspector Marcus, congratulations on having a perfect family." "

"Thank you, Chief." Xiao Hei also picked up the wine glass, "But, Chief...Detective, I am still a detective."

"Are you sure?" Red smiled and looked at Luke aside, "Captain, did I remember it wrong, or did Inspector Marcus remember it wrong?"

Luke also smiled, "Director, how could you be wrong? It was Inspector Marcus who remembered it wrong."

Xiao Hei reacted with a look of surprise, "Oh my god, Inspector Marcus! I've been promoted!"

Have you heard it? I'm a detective now! "

“Director, Captain, thank you so much...I’m so happy, I don’t even know what to say.”

Reid said, "Marcus, I have always noticed your ability. You are an indispensable part of the team, but your shortcomings are also obvious. You are not stable enough and do things casually.

 You have decided to get married and start a new family. This shows that you have a sense of responsibility and responsibility. You want to become a husband and father, which proves that you are more stable than before.

 The position of Inspector is well deserved. "

"Director, thank you for your recognition. I always thought..." Xiao Hei is an emotional person with red eye circles. As a black police officer, he has always had a natural affinity for Director Red.

But this feeling of closeness was not reciprocated. He envied the relationship between Red and Luke. Now Red's words made Xiao Hei feel warmer. It turned out that Red had been paying attention to him.

  The deputy team also said, "Wow, Inspector Marcus, you sound a little uncomfortable."

 “Inspector Marcus, congratulations.” Other team members congratulated one after another.

“Thank you.” Marcus responded with a smile, drank a toast with everyone, and ran to Julian who was preparing the vegetable salad.

 “Hey, baby, did you hear that?

 I got promoted.

 I'm Inspector Marcus now! "

It’s the end of the month. Book friends who have monthly tickets, don’t forget to vote.

 (End of this chapter)