Was it a double cross, or was it a robbery?
Suddenly, the phone on the desk rang. Selina quickly picked it up and hung up. "Let's go. Dustin's looking for us. It's an urgent case."
A case that Dustin had summoned was either urgent or major, which was why he had come in person.
They arrived at Dustin's office and closed the door.
Dustin immediately said, "Go to Colmore Hotel. There's been a kidnapping case there."
Didn't we just come back from there? Luke and Selina looked at each other. "Who was kidnapped?"
Dustin said, "Tony Stark."
Luke and Selina exclaimed, "F * ck! (What the hell?) "
Looking at their expressions, Dustin said, "It was a failed attempt! That's why you're going. If the kidnappers succeed, all the police officers in Los Angeles will be searching the streets. "
Luke sighed. "So, we're just going to go through the motions?"
Dustin said, "You could say that. But it's best if we can find the kidnappers. Do you know how much Stark Industries donates to our police department every year? "
Luke nodded. "Okay, let's go. But we won't be able to meet Mr. Stark, will we? "
Dustin looked at him strangely. "Why else do you think you were assigned to investigate this case?"
Luke and Selina were lost for words.
So that was why!
Luke and Selina had come in with the glittering title of "Backdoor Entrant," and the annotation "— Stark."
That was why the department had given them the case.
Luke sighed again and nodded. "Got it."
Let's investigate it then! In any case, Stark is fine. He mumbled inwardly.
The two of them returned to the Colmore Hotel and asked the security guard, but the security guard immediately replied stiffly, "No comment."
That was how famous Stark Industries was in Los Angeles.
Even if it was official business, and even if they were talking to police detectives, the security guards were unwilling to reveal Tony Stark's whereabouts.
Luke didn't think much of it. He simply circled the main corridors of the hotel, and soon arrived at … the entertainment hall.
Looking at a certain playboy not far away, he chuckled. "Long time no see."
He gestured to Selina, and the two of them walked over.
Luke didn't try his luck in front of a certain tycoon. Instead, he went to one of the security guards, showed his badge, and said something in a low voice.
The security guard didn't make things difficult for him, but he didn't let him get close either. Instead, he went to find the fat security guard next to a certain someone and whispered to him.
A moment later, the fat security guard walked over and said in a low voice, "It's Mr. Stark's private time now. You can make an appointment at the company and wait for further notice."
Luke raised an eyebrow. "Mr. Happy, remember me?"
The fat security guard frowned and observed him for a moment. He suddenly looked at Selina, as if remembering something. "It's … you?"
Luke smiled. "Since Mr. Stark is busy playing, why don't you ask him to play another round with me?"
The fat security guard was displeased. "I said, this is private time."
Luke's expression didn't change. "Ask him if he wants to beat me once. After all, it seems like Mr. Stark lost last time … very unwillingly? "
The fat security guard looked displeased. "You …"
On the other side, a certain someone finally noticed the commotion and looked over.
Seeing Luke and Selina, his expression changed. He stared at Selina for a moment before he was about to speak.
Suddenly, an unpleasant experience flashed through his mind. For example, he had asked a female detective out for dinner, but it turned out that it was really just dinner.
Then, the young man's face reminded him of an even more unpleasant experience.
For example, he had been tricked once, and didn't even have a chance to win back.
Narrowing his eyes, he waved his hand. "Happy, what's up?"
Happy walked back and whispered a few words. Stark didn't look too good either.
Happy had already tactfully repeated what Luke had said just now, but Stark was still very upset.
Was he a sore loser? Yes, he was.
It wasn't a matter of money, but the feeling of being tricked and not having a chance to get back at him, which made him feel like he had nowhere to vent his anger.
He said something to Happy in a low voice.
Happy immediately came over. "How do you want to bet?"
Luke pointed at the dice on the table. "Let's bet on the size of this. Also, if Mr. Stark wants to come a few more times, you can use the best of three or the best of five. "
Happy asked, "What's the stake?"
Luke took out a bank card. "This card contains all my savings."
Looking at Happy's strange expression, he chuckled. "There's 520,000 dollars in it. You can check it first. Of course, if Mr. Stark thinks it's too little, then forget it. After all, this is equivalent to five years of my salary. "
Hearing that, Happy couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you … win a lot of money last time?"
It wasn't easy for him to swallow the word "win."
Luke shrugged. "Shouldn't I spend money when I have it? Mr. Stark is my role model in this regard. "
Happy: What you said really makes sense! But I … still don't like you.
Happy whispered in Stark's ear for a moment, and Stark's eyes were fixed on Luke. He didn't pay much attention to Selina.
Then, he nodded slightly.
Happy walked over and said, "Mr. Stark has agreed to your request. Let's make a bet on the best of five."
Luke gave him his bank card and said with a smile, "What about my request for the investigation?"
Happy frowned. "I can give you five minutes."
Luke shook his head. "No, Mr. Stark's five minutes are precious. I just need the security guards who were present at the time to cooperate with me as much as possible. They can't only have five minutes, can they? "
Happy was stunned, but he didn't ask Stark this time. He simply nodded and said, "Okay."
It wasn't like Tony Stark's security team only had a handful of people. He could transfer another group over to take over the security work.
Besides, Luke only wanted the security guards who were present at the time of the attack to cooperate with the investigation.
But a thought flashed through Happy's mind. Since he just wanted to talk to the security guards, why did this little detective want to make a bet with Stark?
Luke was right. A five-minute conversation with Stark was really valuable.
It would be a little more troublesome for a detective to talk to the security guards, and he could always find an opportunity to do so in a day or two.
There was no need to pay half a million for a day or two in advance at all.
But the agreement had already been reached, and Happy's confusion was only fleeting. He gave the credit card to a security guard to verify the amount.
Last time, Tony Stark had been scammed before the amount was confirmed. Even if it was because of a certain tycoon's carelessness, Happy didn't want another accident to happen.
Thankfully, when Luke stood in front of Tony Stark, the security guard came back and confirmed that the amount on the card was correct.
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