Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

"Not a single one of you is getting away."

"I know you don't want to believe it, but it's the truth."

Mrs. Ramos retorted, "According to what you're saying, my husband hired a hitman to kill himself. Don't you find that ridiculous?"

Luke lifted the phone from the plastic bag, "This is your husband's phone. We found call records on the phone with the hitman, which proves your husband had contacted the hitman."

"That doesn't mean my husband instructed him to kill," Mrs. Ramos stubbornly responded.

Luke took out a voice recorder and played an audio clip,

"Who are you looking for?"

"Vadim Tovani."

"What do you want from him?"

"To kill."

"Who are you?"

"I was referred by Anas Boel, I need to kill someone in Los Angeles, I will give you fifty thousand US dollars after it's done..."

Mrs. Ramos's face showed confusion and helplessness, she covered her forehead with her hand and sat down abruptly on the ground, as if all her strength had left her, "Nonono, this can't be true, it can't be..."

Luke spoke gravely, "I know it's hard to believe, and you don't want to, but the hitman was indeed hired by your husband. He originally intended to kill Casdi Torres, but due to a mistake by the hitman, he killed your husband, his employer, instead."

Saying this in front of a family member seemed cruel, but Luke had to say it. Without a clear explanation, the deceased's family would not rest.

Only by accepting the truth could the case be successfully closed.

This was also the reason Luke patiently explained things.

Watching the woman in tears on the ground, Xiao Hei's initial dissatisfaction evaporated with her sobs. Any woman would find it difficult to accept their husband transforming from a victim into a perpetrator, especially when he was ironically killed by the hitman he had hired.

If this got out, her husband would become a laughingstock.

...

Evening.

Mezke Bar.

"Cheers!"

The case was closed, and Squad One of the Robbery and Murder Department got together to drink and celebrate.

Port scanned the room, "This is my first time at the legendary Mezke Bar. I like the atmosphere."

Xiao Hei said, "I almost forgot, it's your first time joining in. How does it feel working on a case with the Robbery and Murder Department?"

"It's awesome. Take this case, for example; I could never have imagined the perpetrator's hired hitman would kill himself. This sort of plot twist you only see on TV shows, it's unbelievable," Port said with a laugh.

The deputy raised his glass, "Port, you did well. Welcome to the Robbery and Murder Department.

A toast to the newcomer."

Luke couldn't help but find it amusing. Shouldn't I be the one saying that?

The others also raised their glasses, "To the newcomer."

Everyone took another drink, and Jackson gestured with his hand, "Hey, guys, we're moving a bit fast, and it's still early. We should take it slow."

Xiao Hei replied, "Better fast. I have to go home and spend time with my wife."

Port asked in surprise, "You're married too?"

"Of course, I'm actually newly married."

"Wow... I thought you were single. I never would've guessed you were married."

Xiao Hei shrugged, "I'll take that as you saying I look young."

"Ding ling ling..." Port's phone rang. He took it out, glanced at the screen, pressed the answer button, "Hello.

I'm at the bar.

Wait a moment, I'm drinking with my colleagues." With that, Port stood, "Sorry, I need to go take a call, it's from my wife..."

After speaking, Port went aside to answer the call.

The deputy smirked, "What's the big deal? As if he's the only one with a wife."

Xiao Hei shook his head, "This guy is all secretive, feels bit off to me."

Luke didn't join the conversation. Although Port had not been there long, he was very active at work. As for the private life of a new teammate, Luke didn't want to pry.

[Congratulations, Host, for successfully solving the hitman hiring case. Reward: 70 points, redeemable for existing cards.] Luke heard the familiar voice in his head.

With the points he had from before, Luke now had a total of 130 points.

In the fight with the hitman, Luke had used a Bullet-Proof Card. These cards could save your life in critical moments, so it wouldn't hurt to exchange for a few extra for safety.

Luke immediately exchanged for one Bullet-Proof Card, spending 30 points, which made him wince a bit.

Previously, he had exchanged for a Detection Card, which had only cost 10 points.

Luke's previously acquired Jujitsu Card had been used up, so he exchanged for two more, with one Jujitsu Card costing 20 points, using up another 40 points.

The system now had 60 points left.

Luke decided not to keep exchanging. He needed to save some points for times when he might need a specific card at a moment's notice.

Three different cards, each with varying costs based on their functionality.

Detection Card, 10 points.

Jujitsu Card, 20 points.

Bullet-Proof Card, 30 points.

The value of the cards could also be discerned from how much they cost to exchange.

Without the Bullet-Proof Card for protection, Luke might still be lying in a hospital bed, recovering from his injuries.

He really liked the upgraded exchange system that allowed him to freely exchange for cards as needed.

It gave him more peace of mind and confidence.