Selina was surprised. "Transferred?" She had thought that Brad was going to get a promotion.
After all, Brad's abilities and achievements were obvious, and he had been rumored to be promoted to Deputy Commissioner of LAPD.
"Yes." Dustin took another sip of juice and nodded. "Once he's transferred, he'll need a group of reliable and familiar subordinates to quickly take control of the situation. Do you understand?"
Luke and Selina both nodded.
That was normal.
That way, Brad wouldn't be tripped up by his subordinates when he went to a new place.
Although it was not too difficult for Brad to solve this kind of problem, it would take at least a few months to calmly control the situation.
That wasn't an ideal start for Brad, who had just taken over the position.
"I'm just here to ask if you're interested in a transfer." Looking at Luke and Selina, Dustin said, "This is my idea, and you're free to do it. Director Brad doesn't know about it. But we've had a great time working together in the past few months, so you're my top priority after Elsa. "
Elsa turned her head away, too lazy to look at Dustin's old face.
She knew very well that if it weren't for the fact that she and Luke were close, Dustin would've talked to Luke and Selina alone without her.
Luke and Selina weren't surprised.
Dustin was Director Brad's loyal follower, and it was understandable that he would go over to help Brad.
Luke and Selina, on the other hand, were Dustin's loyal followers, so he wanted Luke and Selina to go with him.
Dustin and Brad had different positions, but their methods were exactly the same.
After saying that, Dustin thought for a moment, then added, "Also, if you want to be transferred, you'd better talk to Stark Industries first."
His heart ached when he said that, and he felt that the chances of Luke and Selina agreeing to it were really slim.
Selina didn't say anything. Pondering for a moment, Luke asked, "May I ask where the big boss will be transferred to?"
Dustin hesitated for a moment, but decided to reveal the truth. "Keep this information to yourselves. Director Brad will be transferred to New York as First Deputy Commissioner.
Chief (three stars) will be transferred to New York as First Deputy Commissioner.
Deputy
Commissioner, four stars). "
Luke and Selina were stunned. "New York?"
Luke hadn't expected Brad to directly jump from the West Coast to the East Coast, and to take up a post like New York at that.
The First Deputy Commissioner of NYPD was appointed by the Commissioner (five-star) and was on the same level as the Chief Superintendent (four-star), who handled actual affairs. He was second only to one person in NYPD.
For Brad, this transfer was definitely a promotion.
Brad was going to New York, the financial and cultural center. He was going to the largest police department in the United States, NYPD. It wasn't as simple as adding one more star.
Being promoted from a three-star sub-bureau chief to a four-star first deputy commissioner was similar to China's ancient times when a soldier became a civilian, or a soldier became an official.
Just like the old saying in China, "Those who work with their minds govern people, and those who work with their muscles govern people."
From then on, Brad had the right to become a commissioner. At that time, he was no longer a police officer, but … a politician.
That was one of the reasons why Dustin dared to talk to Luke.
Following the big boss was one of the best choices no matter where he was.
Dustin, on the other hand, wasn't very confident about Luke.
At the age of eighteen, this young man already had more money than most police officers could earn in their entire lives. He had never been interested in a promotion, and had accumulated a lot of credit and experience.
If Luke stayed in Los Angeles, he would still be able to do well even without Dustin and Brad's support.
Don't forget that Tony Stark was Luke's real backer.
Compared with Stark Industries, the super powerhouse in Los Angeles, the First Deputy Commissioner of NYPD wasn't worth mentioning.
Pondering for a moment, Luke said, "I need some time to think about it. Is that okay?"
Dustin naturally had no objections. "No problem."
Looking at his face, Luke said with a smile, "It's not that urgent, is it?"
Dustin revealed something else. "It'll be October at most. It won't be as easy to make a move after that."
Luke understood that he meant that Brad's transfer would probably take place after October, or more likely in November or December.
Those who wanted to go with him would have to give the big boss an answer in advance so that he could arrange a place for them.
Logically speaking, going to New York wasn't very attractive for Luke, but it was different for most police officers in Los Angeles.
Those who went with Brad would definitely be regarded as Brad's loyal subordinates.
As long as Brad climbed up one level and became the boss of NYPD, his loyal subordinates would definitely benefit a lot.
There were only a few people whom Dustin could ask for advice on a transfer, and Brad couldn't bring a lot of people with him.
Those who went with him would also have to be ostracized by the local police officers in New York, and they had to have enough mental fortitude and experience.
For example, Dustin's old partner, Roger, who had a family and a heart attack for no reason, wasn't on the list.
That was the end of the business.
Dustin had come specifically for this matter, and didn't waste any time. He got up and was about to leave.
Luke tried to persuade him. "Boss, the D.A. and the judge told us to take it easy. Why don't we leave after dinner?"
Dustin shook his head. "I have a lot of things to do. You can eat on your own."
As he said that, he realized that his trusted subordinate was still lying lazily on the beach chair and had no intention of getting up. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "You're not leaving?"
Elsa said, "I haven't had a vacation in days. I'm here to take a bath and sunbathe."
Dustin was even more surprised. "Take a bath?" What kind of operation was that? Could it be that even this iron lady was Luke …
"Cough, cough!" He hurriedly cut off his unreliable and divergent thoughts.
Selina was still here. It was purely a natural reaction.
Elsa didn't notice Dustin's strange expression. She simply pointed at the massage pool. "It's Selina's personal massage pool. It's been months since I last enjoyed it. How nostalgic."
Dustin looked at where she was pointing, only to see an oval pool that was three meters in diameter. "Massage … pool?"
All of a sudden, his confidence in persuading Luke to go to New York dropped by another 10%.
Dustin, who had always been serious, looked a little lost, but he still started to walk to the front yard.
Luke, however, pulled him to the barbecue grill on the side. "Boss, since we're already here, we can take some back no matter how busy we are."
Dustin didn't refuse. In any case, it wasn't the first time he had eaten Luke's snacks and takeout.
They walked to the barbecue grill, and Luke picked up a food box on the side. He opened the lid of the grill and put the food in the box.
His mouth was not idle either. He casually asked, "Boss, I'll give you two portions, right?"
Dustin replied casually, "Sure."
But he immediately sensed that something wasn't right. "Wait, why do you ask that?"
He was the boss of the Major Crimes Division and had been a detective for more than ten years. His instincts were very sharp, and he instantly sensed that something was wrong.
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