Luke and Selina's eyes widened. "Their family's … city?"
Elsa nodded. "Back then, their ancestors dug out a gold mine there, and the Elsworth city came to be. That's how they became one of the upper-class families in California. "
Selena sucked in a cold breath.
A family that had been around for more than a hundred years couldn't be messed with as long as it hadn't declined.
Judging from Sheldon and Henry's social status, it couldn't be said that their family had declined.
Luke asked, "So …?"
Elsa said, "So, this case isn't urgent. You can work on other cases first! If you don't have absolute confidence … No, if the Elsworths are involved, you have to let me know first and don't alert them. "
Looking at her for a moment, Luke suddenly smiled. "Okay, Elsa."
Elsa wasn't trying to suppress him. She knew the local power of these families, and knew what their bottom line was.
By saying that, she was taking on a large part of the responsibility and danger, which wasn't a smart move.
But she was indeed a boss that Luke admired.
If she couldn't take the blame for her subordinates at a critical moment, then she couldn't expect her subordinates to fight for their lives.
After they left, Luke went to Sonia. "How's the investigation on Big Nick and his gang coming along? We have to make an appointment with this bigshot later. "
Sonia looked away from the screen and raised her head. She said in a low voice, "There's something wrong with them. I've checked their files for the last few years, and there are more than thirty complaints about their abuse of force every year. "
Luke chuckled. "So, each of them gets a complaint every season?"
Sonia said, "And that's just the abuse of force. There are many other minor complaints. Actually, none of them are idle every week. But … "
"But they can fight," said Selina.
Sonia nodded helplessly. "These guys are either transferred from SWAT or retired from the army. But they don't want to go to SWAT, and are now in the Major Crimes Division of the county police department. They're really good at dealing with violent crimes. Sometimes, even the county police's special operations division can't do as well as them, so the county police department turns a blind eye to some of their dirty tricks. "
Of course Luke understood.
Since he could handle cases and fight, he couldn't expect him to be equally outstanding in other aspects, such as having excellent moral integrity and strict discipline.
If there really was such a perfect person, why would he stay in the county police department? He must have a better place to go.
Choosing the lesser of two evils, the higher-ups of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tolerated Nick's gang.
After all, there weren't many police officers in the county police department who were capable of fighting the professional robbers without retreating.
If ten or twenty ordinary police officers went there, they would definitely be taught a lesson by the group of retired Marines.
Leaning against Sonia's desk, Luke pondered for a moment. "So, this Nick is actually quite influential in the county police department? Then yesterday's work was not in vain. "
Sonia shrugged. "Yes. They have a lot of power and are well-informed in all aspects. "
Luke was amused. That's true! It wasn't hard to understand. Those guys didn't look like decent police officers. Well, for example, no one would believe that a bright and upright young detective like him could do both sides of the law.
He checked the time. It was already eleven, so he called Big Nick.
After a brief conversation, Luke got up and said, "Let's go, but Alessandro and I will have to interrogate them later."
Selina and Sonia were confused, but they didn't say anything. They went to the parking lot and drove off.
In the car, Selina asked, "What did Elsa mean by that?" She found what Elsa said a little strange.
They hadn't even started working on the death of the girl in pajamas yet.
If there was trouble, they could've just left it at that. Why did she warn them? Why didn't she say that they couldn't touch the girl?
Pondering for a moment, Luke sighed. "If you have power and influence, you'll naturally have enemies. We're probably just tools to test them. "
Selina didn't expect to hear such an answer. "Then, should we continue with this case?"
Luke nodded. "It's our duty to work on cases. We have to go."
But it was up to him to decide how to start or even how to end it. He wouldn't foolishly play the role of a gun for someone else.
Elsa's behavior just now was a hint to him.
But she obviously couldn't afford to piss off someone who was up against the Elsworth family. She couldn't say it out loud, either. She could only ask Luke for her opinion before he got involved.
That was the foundation of a veteran detective!
Compared with Dustin and Elsa, he didn't have many connections here, and wasn't as sensitive when it came to power struggles.
However, he would probably be able to establish his connections in a year or two at most. By then, nobody would be able to make use of him.
The two cars soon reached their destination. Selina's eyes widened when she saw the sign. "Didn't you have enough last night? Why are you here so early in the morning? "
Luke said, "This is the meeting place that Nick picked, okay? Also, I'm very strong. One night is nothing. "
Selina was lost for words.
Luke really wasn't that thirsty to come to a place like this so early in the morning.
Every time he went to see Jenny or Jimena, he would feel refreshed.
As he got out of the car, Luke said, "You and Sonia stay here. I'll keep the voice connection open. Keep an eye on your surroundings."
Selina nodded and took over the driver's seat.
Luke called out to Alessandro, and they gave Nick's name to the security guard at the entrance. They entered the club called South American Jungle one after another.
The club was very quiet after they entered.
It was only a little after ten, which was the break time for such places.
The security guard at the entrance shouted at them and pointed at a corner.
The two of them walked in that direction, passed through a passage, and arrived at a place that looked like a private room.
"1024. This is it." Luke looked at the number on the door and knocked.
A moment later, the door opened with a click.
Wearing jeans and a tank top, Nick opened the door.
Luke could only lower his Sharp Nose and try not to come into contact with the bearded man.
But what left him speechless was that the smell inside was even worse.
For safety reasons, he couldn't turn off Sharp Nose, and could only try to keep it as sensitive as possible.
Nick opened the door and saw them. He looked at Alessandro and asked, "Your partner?"
Luke glanced at Alessandro and nodded. "Yes."
Nick stepped aside and said, "Come in."
Luke and Selina finally entered the room.
It was a suite with a thirty-square-meter living room that was connected to five other rooms.
The rooms weren't particularly luxurious, but they weren't cheap.
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