Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

Luke laughed, "So, you want me to investigate this threatening letter for free?"

Hill Cruise spread his hands, "I'm just providing you with some clues."

"You must be a successful businessman."

"Haha... thanks for the compliment.

I must tell my father this.

Hard work indeed." Hill Cruise patted Luke on the shoulder and turned to leave. "See you at dinner."

Luke had just spoken with him and didn't spot any signs of lying; the threatening letter written to Fuan Cruise was probably not related to him.

However, what somewhat depressed Luke was that he hadn't cleared the first threatening letter yet, and now there was a new one added to the pile.

Moreover, it was very likely not written by the same person.

It seemed that this commission was not as simple as he had imagined.

If it had been simple, they wouldn't have offered a commission of two hundred thousand US dollars.

…

Seven o'clock in the evening.

Dinner was served on time at Cruise Farm.

Compared to noon, the evening was much livelier. Besides Luke and Fuan Cruise, the Hill Cruise family was also present.

The dining table was laden with lavish dishes, and the Cruise family gathered around, with the addition of Luke.

After a prayer before the meal, everyone started eating.

Fuan Cruise said to his son, "Hill, this is Mr. Luke Lee, the security consultant I just hired."

"I've met Mr. Lee this afternoon; he even praised me as a successful businessman," Hill Cruise said, then picked up his wine glass and gestured towards Luke.

Luke picked up his glass and took a sip as well.

Having met Hill Cruise and his daughter Erin, this was the first time he was seeing his wife.

Luke observed her closely. She seemed to be about fifty, still charming, very elegant, and charismatic. She must have been quite a beauty when she was young.

Luke looked at her, feeling she looked somewhat familiar. "Ma'am, have we met before?"

The woman smiled and said, "I don't think so. If I had met a dashing young man like you, I would definitely remember."

Luke smiled and said, "The moment I saw you, I felt a sense of familiarity too. How may I address you?"

"Isabel."

"Ma'am, it's a pleasure to meet you."

…

After dinner, Luke returned to his bedroom.

He began to analyze the day's events.

Having met the Hill Cruise family of three, Luke not only failed to find any clues about the first threatening letter but also had more doubts.

Big families are indeed a messy affair.

"Dinglingling..." Luke's phone rang. He took it out and saw that the screen displayed Orty's number.

Luke pressed the answer button, "How's my car doing?"

Orty was momentarily stunned and then joked, "Wow... It seems I'm less valuable to you than a car?"

Luke smiled and said, "I want to know how many tickets were stuck on the car."

"I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. Your car is fine, and I even washed it this afternoon."

"Thank you."

Orty shifted to the main matter, "I've found some information on Chanel Karl.

She used to be an actress, shot a few TV series, and was somewhat famous.

Later, she married a wealthy businessman and left the entertainment industry, moving to New York with her husband.

Ten years ago, her wealthy husband went bankrupt, and they got divorced.

It was only three years ago that she returned to Los Angeles."

"Do you have more detailed information?"

"There wasn't much time; I've only been able to gather this information for now. If you need more, I will continue investigating her circumstances."

Luke thought for a moment, "I heard from Fuan Cruise during dinner today that Chanel Karl might be visiting the estate tomorrow. I'll meet her then and probe her situation."

Orty asked, "Did you find anything in the estate today?"

"I met Fuan Cruise's son Hill Cruise and his family.

Yesterday, Hill Cruise also received a threatening letter, but the letter's placement location and handwriting were different, and the tone of the threat was not the same.

It's very likely it came from another person."

"This commission is more troublesome than I imagined. Is there anything else you need me to do?"

Luke thought of the woman he had met at dinner, "Help me look into Hill Cruise's wife, Isabel Cruise."

"Do you suspect her involvement with the threatening letters?"

"It's too soon to say, but start by investigating her, and send me the information you find."

"Okay, be careful."

"Good night."