Thankfully, Director Brad broke the awkward atmosphere with a bunch of official language.
In summary, it was what Dustin had said, but it was all official and implicit.
After that, Director Brad nodded and said, "Luke, Miss Perry would like to thank you in private. Take her to the reception room."
It was the reception room next to the director's office. They went through a door in the room, and Luke closed the door.
Hesitating, Jennifer said a moment later, "Because you solved the case quickly and saved me a lot of trouble, I'll give you a million dollars as a reward."
Luke was amused and shook his head. "No, Miss Perry, I didn't make such a great contribution to this case, so I'll pass on the reward."
He didn't want to take the money.
For one thing, it was too little, and it would be too eye-catching.
He now lived in a small villa and had millions of dollars in his bank account. He also had millions of dollars in cash that could not be exposed to the public. Why would he say that?
Secondly, Jennifer's money was actually hush money, which was different from the villa that Takagi had willingly given to him. If he accepted the money, he would feel that it was extortion.
Biting her lip, Jennifer said, "Please accept it."
Luke knew what she meant. He thought for a moment and asked, "May I ask if you'll donate to the police department this time?"
Stunned for a moment, Jennifer replied, "Yes, I'll donate a million dollars to the police department." Naturally, it was also hush money, or it wouldn't be good for the police department to spread rumors about the case.
As for the two security guards, it didn't matter what they said.
No photos? There was no point in talking without a picture.
The most important thing was that the police couldn't contradict the suspects' words.
Luke nodded. "Let's change it to two million. If you want, you can donate some to the Major Crimes Division. I'll be very happy. "
Jennifer was surprised. "To the Major Crimes Division?"
This was America. Why would she donate a million dollars to the police department? Did she really think those medals were for anything?
Luke nodded and said solemnly, "That's right. Also, it's not a requirement. I work hard because the police department pays me a salary, not a reward for the victims. That's enough, Miss Perry. I didn't take those things away that day. My attitude is already very clear. Don't worry about this anymore. I'm not that free. "
Jennifer felt a little ashamed. Could it be that I'm really too complicated? Did he really just want to be a good cop?
After tricking Jennifer, the two left the reception room and returned to the director's office.
Luke said, "Chief, I'm done talking to Miss Perry."
Brad looked at the expressions of the two and nodded. "Alright, then you go ahead."
Luke saluted and left, before he closed the door.
Back at her desk, Selina was looking at the files in her hands with a bored expression. Seeing that he was back, her eyes lit up. "What's the good news?"
Luke chuckled. "Why don't you say that Dustin asked me to give him a good scolding?"
Selina was disdainful. "He can't bear to scold you. You don't need a promotion, and you're still very hardworking."
Luke was very supportive of this argument. He gestured for her to come closer and tell her about Jennifer.
Selina was lost for words.
Luke said, "It's fine as long as you know. Even if you're talking to Elsa and Dustin, you have to act like you don't know anything, got it?"
Selina: "Huh?"
Luke said, "Do you know how to act? Detective Selina, if you don't know how to act, do you want a promotion and a raise? "
Selina said, "Okay, got it."
Very soon, Luke's phone rang again. This time, he picked it up and said a few words with a confused expression on his face.
Selina said, "Acting! Pay attention to your acting! Detective Luke. "
Luke said, "… Wait, I might really have to compete with a superstar in acting."
Selina: "What?"
Luke said, "The director said that the superstar needs my help with something."
Selina was lost for words. "… Did she suddenly change her sexual orientation?"
Luke chuckled and went to the director's office again.
After more than ten minutes, he returned.
Selina was lost for words.
Looking at her glittering eyes, Luke knew that while she wasn't a big fan, she cared a lot about celebrities and was passionate about revealing embarrassing things about them.
Most of the scandals that he knew about celebrities had been accidentally revealed to him by Selina when she talked about them, such as when a certain celebrity went on a stroll, peed in a car, or forgot to shave, and so on.
"Okay, let's clean up and leave the case to Elizabeth. We have a new mission." Luke smiled.
Selina quickly stood up and shifted the blame to Luke. She walked back to pick up her clothes.
Luke helped her pick up her bag and walked out.
Putting on her coat, Selina chased after him. "What's the new mission? Where's the file? "
Luke gave her her bag back and said, "Let's talk in the car."
In the parking lot, Luke got into his car and drove next to a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. He rolled down the window and honked.
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter slowly started up, and Luke followed it.
Looking at the car up ahead, Selina asked curiously, "Is that Jennifer's car?"
Luke said, "Of course. Ordinary people wouldn't use such a luxurious van."
Selina exclaimed, "How much does this car cost? It must be at least a hundred thousand dollars. "
Luke said, "… I don't know, but this car has been modified. It's possible that it'll cost more than the original car."
Selina nodded. "She's not our new mission, is she?"
Luke nodded helplessly. "She's rich and capricious. What can I do? I'm desperate too. "
Selina found that odd. "What's wrong?"
"Apparently, there's a rumor that accidents happen on the set she's going to, so she asked us to protect her for two days to make sure that she's safe on set," Luke explained.
Selina said, "What? We're not from the witness protection team. We're not professionals. "
Luke said, "She paid us."
Selina asked, "Huh? What money? "
Luke said, "A million to Westside Police Department, and another million to the Major Crimes Division."
Selina was lost for words. "… Well, do you need us to protect her 24/7?"
Luke said, "Just watch her on set. You don't have to be so excited. It's not like we're giving you money."
Selina said, "Hehe. We'll definitely get a bonus. We can consider having a big meal to celebrate."
Luke couldn't argue with that.
Since they had cracked the case, Elsa, Luke, and Y 'lisabet would all get a bonus.
This was a case that had resulted in a two-million-dollar donation to the department. It wouldn't be right if they didn't get a bonus.
Of course, many detectives wouldn't have such luck in their entire lives.
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