It was rare for Claire and Selina to see Luke so slow-witted.
After laughing for a while, Claire rested her chin on her hands. "Make a wish, young man! Maybe you'll find that all your wishes come true next year! "
Luke nodded with a smile and put his hands together as he made a wish in his heart.
"What did you wish for?" Karl-Hundred-Thousand-Whys. Lyle asked again.
Luke patted her head with a smile. "You ask every time!"
Claire said regretfully, "You didn't tell me every time."
Luke smiled, but he sighed inwardly. Every time I make a wish, it's that everyone is safe and happy!
But in this place, that wish was undoubtedly extravagant.
Thus, he made this wish every birthday, hoping that it would be of some use.
After a simple birthday ceremony, Selina turned on the lights. "Okay, we can cut the cake."
The dog head was already drooling like a waterfall. It loved cream cakes, especially those with strawberries.
There weren't any fresh strawberries on the cake today, but there was strawberry jam on top. The dog's mouth was already thirsty.
Luke had only just cut the cake, when his phone rang. He took it out and said with a smile, "It's Catherine and Selina. Okay, I've already cut the cake. You can dig in. "
The two women and the dog head then started to divide the "spoils" in high spirits.
Luke picked up the phone on the couch and chatted with Catherine with a smile.
On the other end of the line, Catherine also wished him a happy birthday. She then pulled Robert over and wished him well too.
A certain rough man was just that arrogant.
Actually, from the subtle noises on the other end, Luke knew that Robert was listening next to Catherine.
After the birthday greetings, the formal chitchat began.
Luke asked about their romantic trip, and Catherine said with a smile that Robert was too conservative, and covered himself up tightly on the boat.
Luke chuckled and didn't say anything.
He didn't have much to say about that.
After all, he liked to cover himself up too.
To hide his guns and equipment, he always wore a loose T-shirt or shirt. He didn't use the waist holster that many detectives used, but continued to use the inconvenient underarm holster.
Some of Robert's habits were similar to Luke's, and he had other considerations, such as covering up his scars. Of course, he didn't dare expose himself.
After a while, Catherine was about to hang up, when Luke suddenly heard a commotion on the other end.
He frowned. "Robert, what's going on?"
Catherine was silent for a moment before saying hesitantly, "He just went to check on the situation. It seems a little … noisy outside?" Her tone was also a little bewildered.
Luke said, "Don't hang up. Don't go out either. We'll talk when Robert comes back."
Two minutes later, Robert's voice rang out. "There's a problem. Unidentified armed criminals have appeared on the ship. I've already seen more than forty of them. These fellows have definitely received formal training and are very organized. It's very likely that this is a premeditated operation. "
Luke's mind raced. "Don't be rash. Catherine's still here."
Robert was annoyed. "You think I'm an idiot? If I were alone, I'd kill them … Oh, I'm sorry, my dear, I was wrong. "
Obviously, a certain rough man was glared at by Catherine again.
Luke said, "Try to stall for time. Don't run into them. I'll get reinforcements for you."
Robert scoffed. "I'm floating in the Atlantic right now. The nearest land is hundreds of kilometers away. How are you going to get reinforcements?"
Luke said, "I just made a fortune."
Robert was stumped for a moment. "So what?"
Luke said, "Twenty million dollars. What do you think I can do?"
Robert was stumped.
What could he do with twenty million dollars? Even a retired Special Elite like Robert could hire dozens of them for an emergency private assignment.
You could do whatever you wanted with money.
After a brief silence, he said, "Fine, I won't look for anyone else."
He could get reinforcements as long as he asked, but he didn't want to owe someone a favor.
Although Luke would bicker with him whenever they were together, they were family.
Luke wanted to do his best for his and Catherine's safety. Robert didn't have the right or the need to stop him.
Luke said, "That's it, then. Remember, for Catherine's sake, Robert, don't be rash. "
Robert was furious. "Get lost!"
Wasn't Luke telling him to feign weakness? Fine, that was indeed what he was planning to do.
Luke was right. With Catherine around, Robert didn't dare take any risks.
He was even glad that he had chosen to send Joseph to his grandpa's place instead of bringing him along when he discussed the trip with Catherine.
Otherwise, he and Catherine would be jumping with anxiety right now.
Luke hung up the phone and smiled at the two women, who were already looking at him suspiciously. "There's a small situation. I need to take care of it."
Claire asked nervously, "Mom, did something happen to them?"
Luke patted her head. "What are you thinking? Even I'm scared of Robert when he's angry. Don't underestimate him."
But Claire still didn't look reassured.
Luke didn't waste any more time. "Don't worry. Your brother has money now. I can hire someone to keep them safe." As he spoke, he gave Selina a look and gestured at a certain dog head behind his back.
They went to the garage and drove out. The dog head snuck out of the house and climbed into the passenger seat.
"No matter what method you use, find me a plane that can fly to New York immediately. It has to take off and arrive as soon as possible." As he started the car, Luke called Jenny. "At the same time, contact a small plane in New York that can parachute down. I need it to take someone to 43.09 north latitude and 296.31 east longitude. It also has to get there as soon as possible!"
After a brief silence, Jenny repeated the coordinates and said, "I'll get back to you in five minutes." She then hung up.
Luke put away the phone and sighed at Gold Nugget, who was sitting obediently on the side. "Wait, come with me. Are you scared of parachuting? "
Gold Nugget looked at him disdainfully and barked.
Luke understood what it meant. "Fine, if you do well this time, I'll give you a bonus when we get back."
Gold Nugget's eyes lit up and it started to whine.
Luke said, "Ten thousand, no upper limit. How does that sound?"
Gold Nugget whined and nodded in satisfaction.
After they talked for a while, the phone rang.
After the call was picked up, Jenny gave the location of a private airport and said, "This private commercial plane will arrive at a private airport in New York in four to five hours. I'll contact the plane that you want that can parachute down. You can check if it's suitable before you arrive in New York. I'll have it wait at the private airport before you arrive in New York. "
Luke said, "Thank you."
After a brief silence, Jenny said, "Be careful."
Luke put away his phone and glanced at the dog head. "What are you looking at?"
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