Chapter 271

Luke pointed at the white officer, “What’s your name?”

“Sindel.”

“Full name.” Luke was in a far higher position and took the initiative straight away.

“Sindel Morton.”

“You just said you learned about the case from other sources, what sources?”

“Uh …… is a hotel staff, Sir.”

“Which hotel staff?”

“The hotel manager, Yali Pierce.”

“Did you two know each other before?”

“No, Sir.”

Luke stared at him, clearly seeing the signs of a lie, “Do you know anything about the Heist Murder Division?”

“YES, Sir.

The Robbery Murder Division is mainly responsible for investigating major criminal cases such as robberies, murders, kidnappings, and rapes.”

“That’s right, I’ve come into contact with a lot of inmates, and some of them are very fond of lying.

I can tell who’s lying at a glance, and I usually give them another chance.

And last chance.” Luke turned the tables, “Where were we?”

“The hotel manager, Arlie Pierce.”

“That’s right, do you know him?” Luke repeated his previous question.

Sindel hesitated for a moment, a fine bead of sweat showing on his forehead, “YES, Sir.”

Same question, different answer.

“What is your relationship?”

“I patrol the area a lot, handled a few hotel cases, and we got to know each other, that’s all.”

“What did he tell you earlier?”

Sindel glanced at the hotel manager, Arlie Pierce, “Sir, may I be excused?”

“Sure. What’s your police number?”

Officer Sindel gulped and chose to answer the first question, “Sir, Manager Pierce doesn’t admit that the hotel installed a camera in the room.

He thinks it may have been installed by a previous guest and wants the police to intercede and resolve the matter as quickly as possible.”

“Sindel, I’m also a police officer.

From your attitude just now, I can clearly sense that you carry a certain inclination. This is not right, understand?”

“SORRY, Sir.

I’ll pay attention in the future and promise that nothing similar will happen.”

“Very well, now that you know what the alarm is about, start checking the room for cameras.” Luke stepped back and once again took on the role of the victim of the case.

On the sidelines, Arlie Pierce had looked confused, who the hell was the cop?

How is it that two patrolmen are being snapped and questioned in turn.

Seeing this situation, Yali Pierce had a bad feeling.

Things might be getting out of hand.

He was trying to solve this accident with minimal cost, but now it looked like he had messed with the wrong person and screwed up.

Yali Pierce greeted one of the hotel attendants to keep an eye on the place and rushed out himself to call in a report.

Sindel and the black officer looked at each other and could only do what Luke told them to do to remove the sockets, he now had a feeling of being dominated.

For one, it was because Luke’s position and rank was higher than his, even if he wasn’t from the same department, it wasn’t hard to clean him up.

For another, just like what Luke had just said, he did carry some tendencies just now, and although it wasn’t considered a violation, the insiders knew what was going on when they looked at the law enforcement recorder.

To put it bluntly, he was at a disadvantage.

Under this double oppression, he didn’t dare to be stubborn with Luke.

Thinking deeper, the Robbery and Murder Division itself is one of the most important departments of the LAPD, Luke is so young to become a captain, to say that there is no backer behind him, the ghosts will believe.

Can’t afford to mess with that.

Sindel and the black police officer quickly removed the socket and brought it to Luke like a treasure: “Sir, it’s really a camera.”

“Good job, you guys got credit.”

Sindel squeezed out a smile, “Sir, you’re really good, the camera is hidden in such a small place as the socket hole can be seen.”

“Just a little trick.” Luke’s words changed, “What are you going to do about this case of yours?”

“Have you offended anyone?”

“No.”

“What about the pretty lady?”

“Neither has she.”

Sindel hesitated slightly, “Sir, what do you think we should investigate?”

“I’m the victim of the case and I’m not at liberty to intervene.”

“I know that the Robbery and Murder Division investigates major criminal cases, you may not be able to look at a small case like this, but in order to avoid more hotel guests being secretly photographed, I’d like to ask for some investigative advice from you.”

Luke smiled, this one was quite good at it, “The suspect who placed the camera was most likely not targeting the two of us.

It’s possible that they were targeting other guests, or they could have been randomly taking pictures.

That means other rooms in the hotel may have cameras as well, and other customers may be being secretly filmed.

You must stop this crime.

Cordon off the entire hotel and search every room for the safety and privacy of all guests.”

Sindel showed a difficult look, “Will the hotel agree?”

“It’s just a suggestion.” Luke made a double entendre.

Sindel said, “I see, I’ll report the situation here to the superintendent.”

Sindel walked out of the room and wiped a handful of sweat from his head, “What bad luck.”

Yali Pierce came over at a trot, “Sergeant Sindel, what’s the situation?”

Sindel glanced at Yali Pierce, his face became more and more ugly, turning off the law enforcement recorder on his body, “Manager Pierce, I almost got killed by you, I can’t help you in this matter.”

“Did you find the cameras?”

“Two, one on the bed and one in the bathroom. Your hotel is really enough, not to mention that Captain Lee, I would be just as angry if it were me.”

“What are the police going to do about it now?”

“Captain Li feels that this is a random sneak peek, and there might be cameras in other rooms of the hotel as well.

It’s recommended to martial law the entire hotel and search every room to guarantee the safety and privacy of all guests.”

“NoNoNo, this will never work, following this practice, our hotel will definitely lose a lot of money.”

Sindel shook his head, “That’s not for me to decide.”

“Isn’t your division in charge of this case? It shouldn’t be the robbery and murder division’s turn to intervene.”

“Normally it is, but he’s the victim in the case, and it would be difficult for our superiors if the outcome of the case is unsatisfactory to him.

To take a step back, if the case is delayed, the Robbery-Murder Division is just as likely to take over the case.

You’re on your own.” Sindel shook his head and prepared to step aside to brief the superintendent.

Arlie Pierce grabbed him by the shoulder, “Officer Sindel, what do you think I should do?”

“This is not something I can get involved in.”

“I was just hoping you could give me advice.”

“Through the contact just now, I feel that he’s not an unreasonable person, it’s your attitude that’s the problem.

If the hotel wants to solve this matter as soon as possible, the first thing to do is to reconcile with him.

As long as he doesn’t get involved in this matter, everything is fine.”

Inside the hotel room.

Luke and Daisy stood on the balcony.

Daisy whispered, “Suggesting martial law for the entire hotel and searching every room, you’re really tough.”

“Before, I also wanted to keep a low profile, but Pierce and Sindel’s attitude made me feel that the more you try to put things to rest, the more they think you’re easy to talk to and bully.

So why not just make a bigger deal out of it.

I didn’t contact the station directly, still leaving room for maneuver.”

Daisy thought for a moment, “The Four Seasons is rich and powerful, the hotel executives probably know quite a few big shots, aren’t you worried about the repercussions you’ll get?”

Luke smiled unimpressed, what influence can there be, the big deal is to snitch on Director Frank, he is not worried at all.

Just like the plot in Journey to the West, everyone knew that the scriptures in the West was ordained by Buddha, why would those demons dare to make trouble, and most of these demons and devils were the disciples of the gods and goddesses.

Sun Wukong could not defeat these demons and devils so he went to the gods to complain and asked the gods themselves to subdue their disciples.

The Immortal is just for show, the disciple of the disciples to go back to do what they should do, how can they give up the hard hand.

To put it another way, if the disciples don’t go out and make trouble, how can the immortals reap the favor of the Monkey King?

And how can they show the skill and value of the immortals?

Combined with Luke’s own situation, it’s not good to be too sophisticated at a young age, and it doesn’t hurt to be a prick once in a while.

As long as Frank called and he listened to the greeting.

Luke was cool with it.

Frank reaped the benefits of the favor and embodied his own values, two birds with one stone.

Daisy asked, “Do you think we’ll get a suspect in this case?”

“This kind of case depends mostly on the intensity of the investigation.” Luke’s heart was on fire when he thought about how he was almost applauded for love on live TV.

It would be best if the Precinct Patrol could find the suspect in this case, and if they couldn’t, he wouldn’t let it go.

Just then, Yali Pierce walked into the room, forcing a smile on his face, “Captain Lee, can I talk to you?”

“Talk about what?”

“I want to talk to you about compensation?”

“I have little interest in changing rooms.”

“You can also mention any compensation demands you have.”

“I don’t want to talk to you.”

Arlie Pierce took a deep breath, “Uh …… you can talk to the president of our hotel if you wish.”

Still somewhat sincere, Luke glanced at Daisy and asked for the other woman’s opinion.

She was better at this.

And also more ruthless.