Los Angeles Detective

 Early morning.

Luke opened the bedroom window, and a burst of fresh, moist air hit his face, with a "fresh fragrance" of earth.

　　It rained all night last night, and Luke slept soundly in his new home.

  Los Angeles has mainly sunny days and rarely rains. The occasional heavy rain feels good.

I don't know if it's because of the rain, but Luke is a little lazy. Today is another day off, so he just plans to stay at home, choose a good TV series, cook some of his favorite dishes, have a few drinks, and have a nice afternoon. Get some sleep.

Luke is a person who likes to enjoy himself. He does whatever comes to his mind. He first goes to the underground wine cellar to choose a bottle of good wine.

The wine cellar is four hundred square feet, with a constant temperature, and contains a variety of wines, including white wine, red wine, whiskey, rum, etc. The variety of wines is rich, but the stock is not large. The entire wine cellar looks empty. There will be opportunities in the future. , Luke will also stock up on another batch of wine.

Especially for liquor, as long as the storage environment is suitable, the longer it is stored, the better it tastes.

"Jingle Bell…"

 As soon as Luke picked up a bottle of blue and white porcelain, his cell phone rang.

He took out his phone and looked at it. Lilith Finn's number was displayed on the screen.

 Since the last time she invited Luke to a party, but Luke refused, the two have not contacted her again.

Luke thought for a moment and pressed the answer button, "Hello, I'm Luke."

 “I’m Lilith, have you been busy lately?”

"I was really busy the past few days, but I have a day off today. Is there anything wrong?"

Lilith said in a playful tone, "Can't I come to you if I have nothing to do?"

“Of course, I just moved to a new house and I’d like to invite you to be my guest.

 Are you free at noon today?

 Let's have a few drinks. "

Lilith didn’t know what she thought of, and paused for a moment, “I stopped drinking recently.”

“This is not a good habit.” Luke returned to the living room with a bottle of wine and asked, “Or did you refuse my invitation on purpose?”

“No, I want to go.

However, I am running into some trouble now and would like to ask you for help. "

"What's up?"

Lilith gave it a try, "It's a different kind of treasure hunt. I wonder if you're interested?"

“Forget it about treasure hunting, I have no similar plans recently.”

“Hmph.” Lilith snorted. She didn’t expect Luke to refuse so simply. You made money from the last treasure hunt, and I also fell asleep. What’s the point of dissatisfaction?

 “Did you feel dissatisfied with anything about your last treasure hunt?”

Luke smiled, “I was very satisfied with the last treasure hunt and it was very exciting. It was an unforgettable trip.

However, I am not short of money now.

 I just want to enjoy my new mansion. "

 Lilith said, “No one is short of money, including me.”

“I don’t have a lot of personal expenses, and I don’t like brand-name luxury goods. My current savings are enough for me to live a comfortable life for a few years.

Then why not give yourself a short vacation? "

"Maybe you have a good idea, but... I need your help." Lilith said in a coquettish tone, "You will come, right?"

Luke did not answer directly, "Favor is something that should be used once and less."

Lilith smiled and said, "You are right.

But thinking about it on the other hand, friendship can only be strengthened by meeting each other, right? "

 …

 Buggs Club.

This is a private club located in Los Angeles, covering a large area. The club has a horse racing track, a golf course, and also holds concerts and auctions. The members of the club are either rich or expensive.

Luke drove his newly purchased Ford Raptor pickup truck to the outside of the club. After giving his name, the doorman let him go.

After Luke entered the club, he drove the car to the parking lot following the signs.

A blond beauty wearing a blue dress was already waiting there. With her fair skin, graceful figure, and elegant temperament, she looked like an elf coming out of an oil painting.

As soon as Luke stepped out of the car, Lilith came up to him and said with a smile, "Luke, you are finally here."

Luke looked around and asked, "Does this club belong to you?"

  “I hope so.

　　It belongs to the Fenn family, and I am just managing it on your behalf.

There was trouble just after I took over the club, and there must be a lot of people waiting to see my joke.

 Luke, you are the only one who can help me now. Lilith said flatteringly, "It's great that you can come." "

Luke was not confused by her words and asked calmly, "Tell me about the specific situation."

“Last night, the club held a small auction, and one of the auction items was stolen. The auction item was of high value, and the auctioneer has to claim compensation from the club. This is also the first challenge I have faced since taking over the club.

 I hope you can help recover the stolen auction item. "

  Luke asked, “Have you called the police?”

“Yes, we called the police last night.

 But until this morning, the police had found no clues about the stolen auction items.

 The guests of the club may leave at any time, and I am worried that some of them may be related to the theft. If they leave with the auction items, they may never be able to recover them.

 And I can’t keep guests in the club forever.

 So, the auction item must be retrieved as soon as possible. "

  Luke asked, "Do you want me to assist in the investigation in my private capacity?"

“Can the Robbery and Murder Division take over the case?”

Luke asked, "Is anyone dead?"

“No, I don’t want that to happen in the club. It’s terrible.”

“The Robbery and Murder Division generally does not handle burglaries.”

 “But the value of that auction item is very high.”

“Will he donate the auction item to the police station?”

"How can it be?"

“What does the value of the stolen auction items have to do with the Robbery and Murder Department?”

“OK, then I will ask you as a hired detective to help find the auction items. As for the hiring fee, you will definitely be satisfied.”

  Luke nodded and did not ask about the specific amount of the employment payment. After all, the relationship between the two was somewhat complicated, and talking about money hurt feelings.

Of course, if Lilith is not satisfied with the commission she gives this time and cannot maintain the human relationship between the two, Luke will not help her next time.

However, judging from the previous interactions between the two, Lilith is a smart woman and will not break her promise.

 “If you trust me, I can help investigate.

However, I cannot guarantee that the auction item will be recovered. "Luke's investigation in his private capacity will have certain limitations and it will not be possible to make good use of the police's powers and resources.

"I believe you can." Lilith put her arm around Luke's shoulders, "Comon, I will take you to meet the relevant personnel."

As the two of them walked, Lilith introduced the club. This club was a membership-based club and outsiders were not allowed to enter.

 There are a variety of facilities and services in the club, and the environment and living conditions even exceed those of a five-star hotel.

 While talking, the two walked into the club hall.

A tall white woman walked over quickly. She had short black ear-length hair, wore a dark blue tight vest and green yoga pants, and her bulging figure was vividly outlined.

 Very eye-catching.

 “Lilith, where have you been? I’ve been looking for you.”

 “Hi Cheryl, what do you want from me?”

 “Yes, there is something I have to talk to you about. I lost my necklace.”

Lilith sighed softly, glanced at Luke, and then said to Cheryl, "Let's go to the sofa to talk."

 The two women walked to the sofa and sat down. Luke followed and sat next to Lilith.

 Cheryl glanced at Luke, "Is he your friend?"

"Yes." Lilith gave a brief introduction to the two of them, "His name is Luke, and he is a very trusted friend of mine.

 If anything happens, just say it. "

Lilith introduced to Luke again, "Her name is Cheryl Ganassi, and she is my best friend."

 Cheryl Ganassi looked at Luke and said to Lilith, "I know almost all your friends...but I have never met him.

It can’t be your new boyfriend. "

Luke smiled and said, "I'm just an admirer of Miss Finn."

Lilith was very satisfied with Luke's answer, but she was in no mood to continue the topic now, "Cheryl, what happened?"

 Cheryl Ganassi sighed and said anxiously, "Do you still remember the sapphire necklace I wore at the dance the night before yesterday?"

 “Aquamarine Star?”

“Yes, after the dance, I put it in the room safe.

 I went to check this morning and found that Aquamarine was missing.

 I originally wanted to call the police, but considering that you are now the person in charge of the club, I came to discuss it with you. "

Lilith was stunned for a moment, as if she was digesting the news, and then confirmed, "Cheryl, are you sure that the Aquamarine Star was stolen and not that you left it somewhere and forgot about it?"

“It is impossible for me to leave such a precious necklace lying around. I am sure it has been stolen.

Lilith, should we contact the police immediately? "

Lilith felt a little tired. The matter of the stolen auction items had not been dealt with yet, and now another precious gem necklace had been stolen. If this news spread, her ability would definitely be questioned again.

"It is certain to call the police, but please don't make any noise first. Leave this matter to me. I will definitely help you find Aquamarine Star as soon as possible." Lilith comforted Cheryl Ganassi and looked aside. Luke, "Luke, what do you think?"

"What you did is very safe." Luke responded, then looked at Cheryl Ganassi who was standing aside, "When did you find out that the Heart of Ocean was stolen?"

 “Ten minutes ago.”

 “Do you have any suspicion?”

"No."

 “What’s the specific time it was stolen?”

"I don't know either.

I went to the gym to exercise this morning and heard about the theft of the auction items. When I returned to the room, I felt a little uneasy. I checked the valuables in the safe and found that the Lamar Star was missing. "

Lilith said softly, "Luke, I don't want the news that the necklace was stolen to spread, which will make the guests of the club feel unsafe. So, can you investigate the case of the theft of the Aquamarine Star first?"

Luke nodded. Anyway, the police had already started the case of stolen auction items, but that case was not in a hurry. "Miss Ganassi, can I go to your room and have a look?"

 Cheryl Ganassi vaguely heard the conversation between the two and asked Lilith, "Who is he?"