Chapter 620 Crisis

Money is a good thing.

But Luke is no longer the poor kid who just came to Los Angeles.

He has his own business, and has gained a certain reputation in the industry. There are more and more ways to make money, and he doesn't need to put any money in his pocket.

As for the reasons for rejecting Penny, there are two main points.

He is very satisfied with his current relationship with Lilith, with cooperation and in-depth communication, and he does not interfere in each other's lives.

The second point is that treasure hunting is a dangerous job and involves huge interests. Team members must trust each other, otherwise it is easy to cause unnecessary disputes due to conflicts of interest, and even murder and treasure grabbing may occur.

Penny and Luke have only met twice. It is impossible for the other party to completely trust Luke. Likewise, Luke does not completely trust her.

Since he was not happy in his heart, why should Luke wrong himself.

After dinner, Luke took his leave and left.

Penny looked at Luke's back, her eyes uncertain, wondering what she was thinking.

At ten o'clock the next morning, the sky was clear and the wind and waves were not bad.

The announcement sounded on the cruise ship, "Dear passengers.

The cruise ship is about to arrive at the Atlantic City port. Passengers disembarking at this port are asked to rush to the exit on the right side of the cruise ship.

Welcome aboard this cruise, thank you. "

Subsequently, the broadcast was repeated twice more.

After Luke heard the announcement, he also boarded the deck, followed not far by two Hamadi Xiao's bodyguards.

The cruise ship travels very fast on the sea. Because the cruise ship is large in size, the deck does not feel too bumpy.

Luke stood by the side of the cruise ship and watched the cruise ship enter the port.

There is a small boat in front of the cruise ship, which seems to be leading the way.

There were some people standing on the pier in the distance, looking at the cruise ship. Some looked like staff and some looked like passengers.

The cruise ship slowly came to a stop, but not quite close to the dock.

Those passengers who were originally standing on the pier slowly approached the cruise ship in a small yacht.

The escalator was lowered on the cruise ship, the yacht docked next to the cruise ship, and the passengers climbed the escalator to board the cruise ship.

Luke observed every customer who boarded the cruise ship to see if there was anyone suspicious.

Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure.

CBS TV station's intern reporter, Inoue Nami.

All the passengers boarded the deck, and Luke asked the two bodyguards behind him, "Have they been photographed?"

A bodyguard shook his phone and said, "Don't worry."

"If these people deliberately approached Hamadi Shaw, you know what to do."

The two nodded and left the deck.

Luke walked towards Inoue Nami and said hello, "Hi, beauty, good morning."

"Luke, why are you here!" A look of surprise appeared on Inoue Nami's fair cheeks.

"That's what I want to ask too."

"I came here for a trip, did you board the ship in New York Harbor?"

"Yes."

"Let me guess." Inoue Nami blinked her big, smart eyes, "Did you go to New York to investigate the murder and dismemberment case?"

Luke smiled, "You won't follow me anymore."

"If I wasn't on vacation, I would definitely go to New York with you. The murder of the New York mayor's wife is big news.

I can't wait to hear the inside story. "

Luke spread his hands and said, "Looks like I have dinner tonight."

Inoue Nami waved her hand, "See you later, I'm going to check out my room."

After watching Inoue Nami leave, Luke went to find Hamadi Xiao, who was swimming in the pool.

After seeing Luke, he took the initiative to swim over and wiped the water on his face. "Luke, do you want to have a competition to see who can swim to the other side first?"

"What bet?"

"Whoever loses gets a treat tonight."

"Sorry, I have an appointment."

"Wow, you made new friends on the cruise so quickly."

"I just met an old friend." Luke said perfunctorily and asked, "Have you seen the photos of the new passengers?"

“Yeah, they showed it to me as soon as they got back.

No one recognized.

However, the Asian beauty among the new passengers is quite beautiful. "

Luke raised his eyebrows and said, "You have good eyesight. I will keep an eye on her for you."

"You know that's not what I meant." Hamadi Xiao shook his head and laughed, "What are you going to do next?"

“It’s very simple, stay in your room as much as possible, the less contact you have with outsiders, the safer you will be.

Be sure not to escape the sight of the bodyguard. "

Hamadi Xiao sighed, "OK, I listen to you."

Luke stood up and looked at Hamadi Xiao in the water, "It's time for you to lose weight."

"Haha... people around me will only pay attention to the gold coins in my pocket, no one will care about my figure."

…

eight pm.

Silver Cloud cruise ship, Hua Guo Restaurant.

Luke and Inoue Nami walked into the Chinese restaurant together.

There were not many people in the restaurant, only a few scattered tables of customers.

In order to facilitate the conversation, the two sat at an outdoor table, and a waitress handed them the menu.

Inoue Nami gestured and handed the menu to Luke, "You order today, and let me try some authentic Chinese cuisine."

Luke took the menu and teased, "I hope you brought enough money."

Most Chinese food in the United States has been modified according to the habits and tastes of the local people, but some dishes have been modified more, and some dishes retain the original flavor.

Luke ordered a few dishes that are rarely eaten by foreigners and only ordered by Chinese Americans. These dishes were also the least modified.

Among them, he considered that Inoue Nami's taste is lighter, so he mainly focuses on Cantonese cuisine.

The two opened a bottle of red wine.

After the waiter left, Luke looked at Inoue Nami. She was wearing a beige dress, with a hint of white on her chest, and her graceful figure was looming.

If white beauties are passionate and hot, East Asian beauties have a delicate sense of beauty.

As the sea breeze blew by, Inoue Nami smoothed her long hair around her ears and said impatiently, "Luke, can you tell me about the murder and dismemberment case in New York?"

"Why are you so excited? It's not like you haven't reported on murders before."

"The one who died was the wife of the mayor of New York!"

If someone else asked, Luke would most likely not tell, but he and Nami Inoue had cooperated before and had a certain foundation of trust.

He glanced around and saw no one was approaching, so he briefly explained the situation of the case.

After hearing this, Inoue Nami felt a little unfinished and a little regretful, "This is a major case that the whole world is paying attention to. I really hope you could contact me at that time."

"I thought about contacting you at first...

However, the identity of the deceased was so special that the FBI director personally issued a hush order.

The entire case has been kept secret, and the reporters were only belatedly aware of it.

Even if I contact you in advance, I won't be able to broadcast some sensational news.

Next time there is suitable news, I will tell you. "

"You must keep your word and don't perfuse me.

My supervisor said that as long as I work harder, I can become an official reporter soon. "

"I would never lie to a beautiful lady, just wait for my news."

Seeing Nami Inoue smile, Luke changed the subject and asked, "What did you do in Atlantic City?"

"travel."

"Traveling alone?"

“I’ve wanted to visit Atlantic City for a long time.

I originally planned to come with my boyfriend.

However, we broke up two months ago, so I came alone.

And you? Are you also taking a cruise back to Los Angeles alone? "

"I was with friends."

Nami Inoue asked in a low voice, "Are you here to investigate the case?"

"No, a friend of mine is also going from New York to Los Angeles.

However, he ran into some trouble and was worried that someone would do something bad to him, so he wanted to go with me. "

Nami Inoue stood up, sat next to Luke, and asked curiously, "What is the trouble you call? No one will attack the cruise ship, right?"

The two of them were so close that Luke could smell a faint body fragrance and said with a smile, "Don't worry, it's a small thing."

Based on Inoue Nami's understanding, it would not be a trivial matter to get Luke to take action.

She tentatively asked, "Are ordinary passengers in danger?"

"No." Luke shook his head and joked, "If you're scared, you can stay in my room tonight."

Inoue Nami chuckled, "You should have said it earlier, so that I could save a lot of money on the room."

Outside the restaurant, a black figure walked past, his steps were slow, and he could just see Luke and Inoue Nami's table from the corner of his eye.

He did not stay, returned to his room, closed the door, entered the toilet, and turned on the faucet.

He took out the satellite phone from the bag in the toilet and dialed a number.

A moment later, a voice rang from the satellite phone, "Did you succeed?"

"not yet."

"Have you found your target?"

"No."

"You boarded the ship this morning, why haven't you found the target yet?" The voice on the other side was somewhat dissatisfied.

The man in black explained, “After I boarded the cruise ship, I first became familiar with the cruise ship’s environment.

I started looking for the target's location in the afternoon, but I never saw the target.

I feel that the other party should be prepared. The task is more difficult than expected. "

“Hey, don’t make excuses for your incompetence.

After you receive the deposit, you have to get things done. This is the rule. "

"I saw a very dangerous man on the boat and I was worried that something bad might happen to him."

"who?"

"Los Angeles Police Department, Captain of the Robbery-Murder Division, Luke Lee.

He is responsible for investigating homicide cases. He is well-known in the Los Angeles Police Department system and has solved many homicide cases. "

"You must have read it wrong. Since he is a Los Angeles police officer, what did he do on the cruise ship?"

"I have no idea.

But when I boarded the boat, he was standing beside the side.

I'm sure he saw me.

And, I had a feeling that he was looking for me. "

The voice on the other side was solemn, "Do you think he was invited by Hamadi Xiao to protect him?"

"It's very possible."

"You don't think you can complete the mission because Luke Lee is on the cruise?"

"No, even if Luke Lee came to protect Hamaidi Xiao, I am still sure to kill Hamadi Shaw.

But Luke Lee was the most famous detective in Los Angeles, and if I killed Hamadi Shaw, he would probably catch me.

He has solved many difficult cases and may also be able to find you behind the scenes.

That's what worries me. "

“Then be careful and wait until he’s gone to do it.

After it's done, I'll add an additional $100,000.

Moreover, you may have misunderstood, and the other party may not be the police.

Don't scare yourself. "

The man opposite him snorted and said dissatisfiedly, "Buck up, I don't want him to come to Los Angeles alive, do you understand?"