Chapter 666
Half an hour later.
The Four Seasons Hotel, in a lounge.
Hans Dragoon and Mrs. Raleigh were sitting by the sofa with serious faces, exchanging something in a low voice.
“Cluck ……” a door slammed.
Luke walked into the lounge with Jackson in tow.
Luke sat down across from the couch, “Sorry to keep you waiting.”
Mrs. Lawrie sat up straight and asked, “Captain Lee, did you get a lead on my husband’s disappearance?”
“Yes, with the assistance of the hotel management, we checked the hotel’s surveillance and found that Mr. Henrik Lawley left the Four Seasons Hotel alone at twelve in the morning.” Luke said, turning over the information in his hand.
The first piece of information was the driver’s license information.
Name, Radek Domer, Gender, Male Height, 181cm; Weight, 143lbs; Eye Color, Blue; Hair Color, Brown; Date of Birth, March 14, 1990; License Plate Number, 2-KMB-323
Luke stared at Hans Dragoon and Mrs. Raleigh and asked, “Gentlemen, do you know a man named Radke Dormer?”
Hans Dragoon shook his head, “No.”
Mrs. Lawley hesitated for a moment, “Doesn’t ring a bell.”
Luke pulled out a picture of Radke Dormer, “This is Radke Dormer, have you seen him?”
Hans Dragoon picked up the picture, looked at it, and handed it back to Mrs. Lawrie, “No.”
Mrs. Lawley looked at it and replied, “I haven’t seen him either. Does he have anything to do with my husband’s disappearance?”
Luke, who had been staring at the two and saw no obvious signs of lying, said, “After your husband left the hotel, he took off in a white BMW X6, and we were able to identify the owner based on the license plate number, Radke Dormer.”
Mrs. Lawrie picked up the photo again and looked at it, “I’m sure I’ve never seen him.”
Luke pressed, “Mrs. Lawrie, think back carefully, did Mr. Lawrie say anything about meeting anyone important or doing anything?”
Mrs. Lawley put her hand over her forehead and sighed, “No. I would never allow him to go out alone in the middle of the night, it’s too dangerous.”
Luke looked at Hans Dragun again.
Hans Dragun shrugged, “As would I.”
“OK, it looks like Mr. Lawrie might be hiding some little secrets that aren’t known to him.” Luke lamented, flipped out another piece of information and asked, “Do you guys know Tommy Walsh?”
“No.”
Luke pulled out a picture of Tommy Walsh, “Take a closer look.”
Mrs. Lawrie picked up the photo and looked at it, “It seems a little familiar …… but I can’t remember.”
Hans Dragoon, on the other hand, was frowning as if he was thinking.
Luke said, “Yesterday, Mr. Lawrie was giving a speech in the square and this is the man who attacked him with a tomato.”
“That’s right, that’s him.” As if remembering, Mrs. Lawley asked rhetorically, “Did he have anything to do with my husband’s disappearance?”
Luke didn’t answer and looked over at Hans Dragoon, “Mr. Dragoon, what do you think?”
Hans Dragun gulped and looked a little nervous, “I’m not sure.”
Luke continued, “My colleagues interrogated Tommy Walsh, and according to Tommy Walsh’s own account, the reason why he attacked Henrik Laurie in the square was at the behest of Mr. Dragone.”
Hans Dragoon bowed his head and covered his mouth with his hand.
Mrs. Lawley looked at Hans Dragoon and said in surprise, “Hans, do you have anything to do with this?”
Seeing that Hans Dragun did not answer, Mrs. Lawrie questioned, “Why did you do it?”
Hans Dragun slowly raised his head, organized his words, and said, “This matter is a bit complicated to say, first of all, I am not trying to mess up the speech, on the contrary, I am hoping that the speech will be better and remembered by more people.
Many celebrities or politicians have been attacked during their speeches, which in itself is good news fodder, and the TV stations will make a big deal of it and report on it, indirectly increasing the popularity of the speaker.
At the same time, if the speaker can still face the attack calmly and humorously after the attack, this is even a plus point and will be recognized by more supporters.
If you watched yesterday’s speech carefully, you would have noticed that the supporters became more enthusiastic after Henrik was attacked.
Moreover, many TV stations televised the footage of Henrik’s attack, which indirectly increased his influence and exposure. I think it’s worth it.”
Luke pursued, “Does Mr. Lawrie know about this?”
“Yes. I communicated with him ahead of time so that he wouldn’t panic, and he agreed.”
Jackson was a little disgruntled, “So you were teasing the supporters?”
“No, I didn’t mean that.”
It was all about the campaign, and nothing against anyone.
And, if Henrik hadn’t disappeared, no one would have found out about it ……” Hans Dragun sighed, “Now that Henrik has suddenly disappeared, everything has become unpredictable… …”
After leaving the lounge, Jackson looked around and couldn’t help but grumble, “I really hate dealing with these people in politics.”
They’re surrounded by lies. Our investigation is like a waste of time and energy.”
Xiao Hei appeared out of nowhere, grinning and showing his large white teeth and said, “It’s so rare that the two of us would have such a unified view on a matter.”
After Blacky finished speaking, he added to Luke, who was at the side, “Captain, I’ve found out the current address of the suspected car owner, Radek Dormer.”
“Good job.”
The Pollica neighborhood.
This was a newly constructed and not long ago white neighborhood with a beautiful environment, and the yards of each house were very neatly and beautifully tended.
In a black SUV car, Blackie probed his head and looked out the window, murmuring, “Only God knows how much I wish my daughter could grow up in a neighborhood like this.”
Jackson said, “Good neighborhoods have high home prices, you might consider renting one.”
Blackie, in a rare moment, didn’t retort and said with a serious face, “I’ll think about it.”
The black SUV slowly pulled up to the curb, Luke’s trio stepped out of the car, and in front of them was a small three-story building with a tall pine tree planted on the left side of the yard, and a white BMW X6 parked in front of the garage on the right side.
“It’s right there, looks like we didn’t come to the wrong place.” Xiao Hei pointed at the white BMW X6, and then instructed Jackson, who was at the side, “What are you waiting for, go call the door.”
Jackson walked to the courtyard door and pressed the visual doorbell.
After a moment, the visual doorbell opened and a man’s voice rang out, “Hello, who is it you are looking for?”
“Is this the Radke-Dormer house?”
“I am Radke Dormer.”
“I’m Detective Jackson Beech from the Robbery Murder Division, we’re investigating a case and would like to ask for your assistance in the investigation.”
“Wow …… I don’t remember being involved with any case, is this a mistake?”
“I hope it’s a mistake too. It would be best if we met face to face so that we can make it clear.”
There was silence on the other side for a moment, “One moment.”
After a moment, the gate to the courtyard opened and Luke and his party of three walked into the courtyard.
Luke and Jackson walked in the direction of the room door, while Blacky walked towards the white BMW X6.
Blacky circled around the BMW, poked his head in the window a bit, and heard the door to the house open before heading in the direction of the house.
A white man stepped out of the house, looked at Jackson and the others, and asked, “Are both, no, all three of you cops?”
“That’s right.” Jackson introduced, “This is Captain Lee from our Robbery Murder Division.”
The white man stared at Luke for a moment, “I think I’ve seen you on TV.”
My name is Radke Dormer, I’m a doctor and I’ve never done anything illegal. Captain Lee, have you made a mistake?”
Luke said, “Mr. Radke Dormer, you don’t have to be nervous, just answer me a few questions.”
“OK.”
“Do you know Mr. Henrik Lawrie?”
“Something sounds familiar ……,” Radke Domer thought for a moment, “Oh, I remember, it’s that missing gubernatorial candidate, I saw the news this morning.”
“That’s right. Have you ever met him?”
“No, no interaction whatsoever.”
“Did you go to the Four Seasons last night?”
“I was on duty at Marco Community Hospital last night, and the nurses there can testify to that.”
Luke nodded and pointed to the white BMW X6 again, “Is the car in the yard yours?”
“Sure, I bought it six months ago, any questions?”
“Did anyone drive it last night?”
“Not that I know of.”
“Does anyone other than you have access to the keys to this car?”
“Can I ask what happened to my car?”
“Please answer my question first.”
“My girlfriend.”
“What’s her name?”
“Sharan Sanda.”
“Where is she?”
Radek Dormer turned back and looked around the house …… Soon Luke met Sharan Sanda in the dining room where she was preparing afternoon tea.
She was a young lady with brown hair, a dark-framed eyeglass, and a tall figure with a sensual air.
Sharan Sanda looked at Luke and the others and was a bit surprised, “My dear, are these your friends?”
We’re a little short on preparing refreshments. But that’s okay, I can still cut a piece of fruit.”
Luke flashed his badge, “Ma’am, no need to get busy, we’re not here for afternoon tea. We’re police officers.”
Sharan Sanda was a little taken aback and looked at Radke Dormer, “Honey, why would the police come to your house?”
Radek Domer shook his head, “Sharan, they are here to see you.”
“Looking for me, why?”
Luke asked, “Ms. Sharan Sanda, last night, did you drive the white BMW X6.”
Sharan Sanda shivered lightly, put down the dinner plate in her hand, and looked at Radek Dormer, who was to the side, “Honey, I want to talk to them alone.”
Radek Dormer opened his mouth and looked at Sharan Sanda, then at Luke and the others.
Sharan Sanda came over to him and grabbed his arm, “Go back to the bedroom and I’ll tell you later.”
Radek Dormer nodded and went up the stairs.
After seeing Radke Dormer up the stairs, Sharan Sanda took off her apron, still a little uneasy, “Let’s go outside and talk.”
The four of them came out into the courtyard and Luke asked, “Ms. Sanda, you know why we’re looking for you.”
Sharan Sanda licked her lips, “Give me a cigarette.”
Black handed her a cigarette and helped her light it.
“Thanks.” Sharan Sanda took a drag on the cigarette and slowly said, “Originally I was not sure, after watching the news this morning, I realized that he was staying at the Four Seasons Hotel, and now that you guys have come to my door …… I’m sure he’s Henrik Laurie.”
“Where is Henrik Laurie?”
“I don’t know, I’m not familiar with him.”
“If you’re not familiar with him, why did you drive to the Four Seasons last night to pick him up?”
Sharan Sanda took a hard drag on her cigarette, “I can tell you guys, but you have to keep it a secret for me, especially if my boyfriend doesn’t know.”
“OK.”
“Also, I want an immunity agreement.”
“If it doesn’t involve a criminal case, I can promise you that.”
“I’m a call girl, and he looked at my information online, paid a deposit, and then called me to drive to the Four Seasons to pick him up. Then we completed the sex transaction in the car.”
“Was he unusual during this time?”
“No.”
“Did you recognize him at the time?”
Sharan Sanda shook her head, “No. I don’t give a damn about those politicians.”
“Where did he go after completing the deal?”
“He offered to buy me a drink at the bar. But I refused, I was just completing the deal and wasn’t going to get emotionally involved with him. Then he got out of the car in front of Naseem’s bar and I drove home.” Sharan Sanda glanced at the house and lowered her voice, “I swear I had nothing to do with his disappearance.”
“What time did you pick him up?”
“I think I got to the Four Seasons a little after twelve.”
“What time did he get out of the car?”
“Less than two o’clock.”
“What time did you get home?”
“About two-thirty.”
“Where else have you been since?”
“Nowhere, just sleeping at home.”
Luke stared at the other man, finding no obvious signs of lying.
Luke pulled out a business card and pairs it to the other, “Remember to contact me if you think of any new leads.”
Sharan Sanda breathed a sigh of relief, “I will.”
Blackie was curious, “Your boyfriend is a doctor, he should be rich, why did you go to work as a call girl?”
“As you said, my boyfriend is rich, but I don’t have any money.”
I couldn’t keep reaching out to him for it, and if that happened, he might not stay with me.
I don’t want to do this kind of thing either, but I haven’t graduated yet and I need the money.”