People give me face, and I give them face.
This is Lake's usual style. Since the California Federal Bureau Chief has given him face, naturally, when it is time to return the favor, Lake will not be vague.
At the beginning, the call from the California federal bureau chief was to say, don't be polite, investigate, investigate thoroughly, and he promised not to protect anyone.
but...
Although he said so, Lake would not really do it. If he really did it, there was no doubt that the relationship between the two would drop to freezing point.
But Lake said that he would not let go of anyone who was related to his stolen vehicles.
so.
After telling the California FBI chief the name of the African-American Billy Kings, Lake directly stated his request. How to deal with the matter was the FBI's own business, but he didn't want to see this African-American in any occasion.
The California Federal Bureau Chief directly expressed his approval.
After all, if Lake were to use 32 federal charges to investigate Billy Kings, the FBI would look very bad, not to mention that the matter also involved the wife of the state speaker, Ms. Dirk, the director of the Los Angeles Women's Protection Agency.
Since then.
When Lake returned to the hotel at night, the vehicle theft case was successfully concluded.
Of course.
It's an imperfect ending.
His car had been tinted, but fortunately, the general agent of Porsche Federation got the news from somewhere and asked the dealer in Los Angeles to call Lake and say that their company was willing to replace Lake's car with a customized version for free. Of course, it was not free.
Porsche hopes to get Lake's permission. They want to use this story to make some changes and see if they can make it into a movie or something.
Lake thought about it and agreed directly, but asked that he review the script first.
The other party agreed readily. After taking Lake's customized requirements, he said that when Lake finished his vacation and returned to New York, his new car should be able to arrive from the head office.
Only then did Lake feel satisfied.
This also proves what Lake said, this is not a problem of just one car.
but...
Wait until the third day.
Lake's mouth twitched as he read the headline on a third-rate Los Angeles tabloid: [A car caused a shocking crime! !]
This isn't about the car.
Lake gritted his teeth. If he hadn't been planning to go on vacation to Santa Barbara with Rachel and Josie today, he would have promised to find the anonymous author and have a good chat with him tonight.
The Sun, where Rachel works, also put the female trafficking case in Los Angeles on the front page yesterday morning.
The news caused a huge sensation as soon as it was released.
After all, Rachel's news not only restored the crime scene from the first moment, but was also the first to obtain testimonies from the women who were rescued from the hospital.
This is a story that makes people feel that hell is empty and the devil is on earth.
Such a devilish father and son are actually city council members of Los Angeles?
Is it funny?
The Governor of California is in a big trouble.
The mayor of Los Angeles was directly besieged by local women's protection organizations, and countless Hollywood actresses gave direct interviews to criticize the Los Angeles city council and mayor. The support rate of the mayor of Los Angeles instantly plummeted to the freezing point. He had originally hoped to be re-elected this year, but it is estimated that his hopes have been completely dashed.
As for that Billy Kings?
disappeared.
Half an hour after Lake finished his phone call with the California Federal Bureau Chief, the FBI's Internal Affairs Investigation Department took the guy away.
With the arrest of Billy Kings, naturally, all the operations he led were stopped. Even the California Federal Bureau Chief directly ordered that all operations be frozen without his permission.
After Lake discussed with the California Federal Bureau Chief on the phone when he could come to New York to treat him to a drink, he hung up the phone and threw aside the third-rate tabloid in his hand.
That's it, you help me and I help you.
although...
Lake didn't intend to ask the FBI to help him with this, but since they did, Lake didn't say anything.
After Lake hung up the phone, Rachel walked over and kissed him: "Thank you."
Lake asked curiously, "Thank you, for what?"
Rachel said, "My good-for-nothing brother."
Lake said, "I didn't say anything."
Rachel nodded, "I know, so thank you."
Lake smiled, stood up, hugged Rachel, and said with a smile: "You are my woman. There is no doubt that you have the right and the qualification to share everything with me."
Lake and Rachel had already talked about marriage.
result...
good.
Rachel smiled slightly, looked into Lake's eyes, and then they kissed passionately.
Not far away.
Eight-year-old Qiao Xi was very upset. She coughed and said to the two unscrupulous adults in the living room, "Hey, are we not going to Santa Barbara?"
Lake and Rachel separated and looked at Qiao Xi. After looking at each other, they laughed out loud.
Santa Barbara!
Located north of Los Angeles, facing the Pacific Ocean, it ranks fourth among the top ten most livable cities for wealthy people in the United States. Even Tony Stark, who owns a hilltop mansion in Malibu, has a self-built manor in Santa Barbara.
really.
Rich people's houses are valued in terms of manors.
Driving to Santa Barbara for vacation, Rachel, sitting in the passenger seat, hung up the phone and looked at Lake: "Is Brian an undercover agent?"
Lake looked at Rachel.
Rachel said, "Mia just called and said Brian confessed to her."
Lake raised an eyebrow.
Rachel said with some amusement and curiosity: "Brian said he liked Mia and didn't want to deceive Mia, so he revealed his undercover identity to Mia himself."
Lake said, "Just blow yourself up. Anyway, the undercover operation is over."
Rachel looked at Lake: "So, you knew Brian was undercover?"
Lake nodded: "I found out when I was looking for a car."
Rachel said "oh".
Lake then asked curiously, "What happened next? Did Mia angrily kick Brian out, or did she choose to forgive him?"
It should be the latter.
Rachel shook her head. "I didn't ask, but judging from Mia's tone, she seems to be willing to forgive him. After all, Brian revealed his undercover identity. Does that mean he's been fired?"
Lake nodded. "That's the normal process, but it's rare because his undercover operation has been frozen. Even if it's exposed, it won't cause any trouble. However, his supervisor is under investigation, so even if he returns, he'll be on the bench."
And considering his friendship with the California Federal Bureau Chief, even if he is on the bench, he will probably be the one sitting on the coldest bench.
soon.
The whole picture of the town of Santa Barbara appeared before our eyes.
Lake and Rachel didn't bother to discuss the story behind them in Los Angeles. There was nothing worth discussing.
Dominic Toledo's trouble has been solved. Before leaving, Rachel called Dominic and told him that this was the last time. If there is a next time, haha, Rachel swore that she would let Lake arrest Dominic.
Lake looked helpless as he listened, but he was also relieved. At least, Rachel was not the kind of person who supported her brother.
The collapse of Fast and Furious.
Lake doesn't feel anything either, just let it go.
That's right.
Lake stopped at the door of the villa and seemed to think of a question when he got out of the car. If Fast and Furious were performed normally, it seemed that there would be a villain named Sever in the future?
Could it be my Cypher?
Lake blinked and shook his head. It was unlikely. That Sever wanted to destroy the world. His Sever was just a simple and ordinary little girl.
Um.
As Westerners, it's normal to have the same name.
Open the villa door.
"Wow."
Qiao Xi exclaimed in amazement at the layout of the villa's lobby, especially the floor-to-ceiling windows opposite the lobby, which offered a panoramic view of the private beach.
Qiao Xi ran over quickly, opened the French window, and ran out.
Rachel shouted to Qiao Xi to be careful, then looked around and looked at Lake: "Whose villa is this, your boss's?"
Lake shrugged. "The mayor of New York."
Rachel blinked.
Lake said, "My friend, the crime novelist, Cassel, is good friends with the mayor of New York. Coincidentally, he rented it to me at a very favorable price."
Rachel laughed, "I thought he would lend it to you."
Lake shrugged. "Borrowing is a big favor. Renting is also a favor, but smaller."
At first, the mayor wanted to rent it for free, but Lake did not agree. It would be better to spend less money on rent. At least, in this way, if anything happened in the future, he could deal with it.
If it's easy, then do a favor; if it's not easy, then just decline it directly.
Qiao Xi outside turned and shouted at the two people who were still in the living room looking at the layout.
After a while.
Lake, wearing a T-shirt and beach pants, and Rachel, wearing a bikini that showed off her figure, also walked out of the living room and onto the private beach of this independent house.
Lake held the bourbon, sat on the lounge chair, facing the sun, and tasted the bourbon in his hand.
"Mother!"
Qiao Xi, who was tiptoeing on the beach, ran over and pointed at a manor that was barely visible on a hill near the sea. "What's that place?" she asked.
Qiao Xi was not envious, but rather curious.
This is the beach.
You built it on a mountain, how can you get to the beach?
Lake listened to Qiao Xi asking Rachel this question, and he had to admit that he was also curious. You bought a vacation villa by the sea, not close to the beach, but built directly on the mountain. Does this count as a vacation?
However, it is normal for top billionaires to have unique imaginations.
Rachel explained to Qiao Xi with her brain broken, then shook the sunscreen on her hand towards Lake: "Honey, can you help me put it on?"
Lake put down the bourbon.
Just then.
The doorbell of the villa rang.
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