Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

Chapter 1449 - 700: Case Closed (Grand Finale) (Part 5)

Other officers from the Robbery and Murder Department also gathered around, holding their glasses, drinking and chatting.Soon, the deputy team lead brought over a white woman, "Folks, let me introduce to you, this is my fiancée, Olinka Barros."

He then pointed at Luke and others for introductions.

"This here is Deputy Director Lee, also my superior. Yes, he's the lucky guy I mentioned to you yesterday."

Olinka Barros smiled awkwardly, "Hello, Deputy Director Lee."

Luke ignored the old man's jesting, or rather, he was already immune to it. Olinka seemed to be in her fifties, wearing a white long dress, elegant and gracious, giving a very pleasant vibe.

"Hello, Ms. Barros, just call me Luke."

"This is Captain Chen, he is now under Luke's command. I feel we should have many common topics."

Chen Kelin "..."

"This is Detective Raymond. Just because he doesn't speak, doesn't mean he doesn't like you; he just doesn't like talking."

"This is Detective Marcus, a total bad boy who loves defying me.

If I end up being so annoyed that I die, it's definitely his doing."

Marcus "..."

"Darling, my memory's not great; you're introducing so many people at once, I fear I won't remember them all.

Why don't we sit down later, and we can chat slowly?" Olinka Barros interrupted the deputy team lead, before he offended everyone he just met.

The deputy chuckled, "You're right. They're like family to me; I'll introduce them to you gradually."

Luke was a bit surprised, wow, when did this stubborn old man become so amenable?

"Reid Chief has arrived!"

An exclamation came from the crowd.

Everyone looked up and indeed saw Reid walking in from the entrance.

"Darling, let me introduce you to an old friend." The deputy team lead pulled Olinka Barros to go greet.

"Reid, I'm so glad you could come to my engagement ceremony." The deputy team lead gave Reid a hug.

"Old buddy, even if you hadn't invited me, I'd still come." Reid and the deputy gave each other a hug.

"You rascal, how did you become so mushy?" The deputy teased and then introduced, "This is my fiancée, Olinka Barros.

This is Commissioner Reid, also my former partner."

"Hello, Commissioner Reid, I've often heard Vincent mention you."

"He surely didn't say anything nice about me." Reid joked and handed over a delicate gift bag, "Ms. Barros, this is an engagement gift for you and Captain Vincent, wishing you both congratulations."

The old man got serious again, "Deputy team lead, it's Deputy Vincent."

Reid shrugged, looking at Luke beside him, "You haven't told him?"

"Told me what?"

"Luke has been promoted to Deputy Director of the Robbery and Murder Department. I asked him to recommend someone for the team lead position.

He recommended you.

I also approved.

So, you are now the acting captain of Team One."

The deputy's jaw dropped in surprise, "Are you serious?"

Reid shrugged, "You should ask Luke, he recommended you; it has nothing to do with me."

The deputy looked at Luke, asking the same question, "Are you sure you want a guy in his sixties leading the team?"

"You're not willing to accept it?"

"No, of course I am, but aren't you worried... I'm a bit old?"

Luke said, "In terms of investigation skills and experience in the whole Robbery and Murder Department, if you claim third, no one dares to claim second.

You are fully qualified for the team lead position.

As for the age issue.

I think a positive mindset is more important than biological age.

Nowadays, many young people lack the courage for engagement and marriage; they don't want to take on too much responsibility.

But you, possess the courage to shoulder responsibility.

Handing Team One over to you, I'm very assured."

"Mate, thank you for your trust and recognition." The deputy's eyes were red, feeling quite moved.

He truly never thought he'd see the day he would be promoted to team lead.

This day, he had waited for too long...

So long that it felt somewhat unreal.

This was undoubtedly the best, most precious gift he received.

With this surge of excitement, the deputy—no, Captain Vincent's engagement ceremony officially began.

On the podium, Vincent and Olinka recounted their journey of meeting, knowing, and loving each other...

Luke sat among the crowd, listening, with a mix of envy and respect.

The deputy was truly a warrior; he felt if he were the deputy's age, he definitely wouldn't have the courage to marry again.

"Ring-ring..."

Luke's phone rang.

He took out his phone and pressed the answer button, "This is Luke."

"Deputy Director Lee, this is Frank Reagan."

"Hello Commissioner, is there something you need from me?"

"I just received news that several bandits have hijacked a school bus, with fifteen students on board being held hostage."

Luke frowned slightly, "What are the bandits' demands?"

"They demand the release of an incarcerated felon within an hour.

Once the time is up, if the felon isn't released, they will execute a hostage every ten minutes." Frank Reagan's tone was stern, "This case is very tricky and urgent; the bandits are challenging the police's limits.

I hope you can take over this case."

Luke glanced at Reid, noticing him also on a call, having evidently received the news.

However, Commissioner Frank calling himself was enough to show his trust in Luke.

"Commissioner, where is the hijacking location? I'll head over right now."

"Excellent, I didn't misjudge you; I'll have them send you the information right now.

From now on, the entire Los Angeles police department will cooperate with your operations!"

"Yes, sir."

Luke stood up, gazing into the distance, the road ahead was still long...

(End)