"Who is he? Why would he do this?"

"He is a rather radical liberal, supporting feminism, legalization of cannabis, same-sex marriage, abolition of the death penalty, and cutting police funding. His ideas are completely different from those of the award presenter.

He orchestrated this incident to target the award presenter, to make him lose public trust and lower his approval ratings."

"So, the award recipients were just used as 'tools for revenge'."

Frank nodded, "You could say that."

Luke thought for a moment, "But why do I feel like they were also targeting me?"

Frank smiled, "That's true.

Besides the presenter, you indeed received special attention."

"Why? It was my first time in the Special District, and I rarely express my own ideas, nor have I targeted liberals."

"You indeed never targeted them, but some of your actions have caused them major problems.

For example, the 'kneeling' case, where the suspect George (Floyd) was kneeled on by an officer and had to be taken to the hospital for breathing difficulties. Many accused the LAPD of violence enforcement. It caused a huge uproar, with protesters nationwide, and they were the ones pushing it.

That night, George was targeted again, but you and your partner saved him.

I realized the severity of the issue—George couldn't die, or it'd lead to an opposition between the LA police and the citizens.

After consulting with Reid, we spread fake news that George was killed, making those behind the scenes believe he was dead, so they wouldn't send anyone else to assassinate him.

I left this matter to you.

You handled it even better than I expected, not only calming the situation but also quelling the demonstrators and crushing the liberals' scheme."

Luke said, "I didn't think too much at the time, just about solving the case and restoring stability and peace to the city."

"I know, but some people don't want that.

In order to achieve their goals, they get citizens onto the streets, planning one demonstration after another until their goals are met.

It was also through this incident that I developed a closer connection with the award presenter.

Although the guy isn't likable, at least he doesn't support cutting police budgets. I have to take responsibility for the entire LA Police Department."

Luke curiously asked, "How will this situation ultimately turn out?"

Frank smiled, "That depends on how far that person wants to go, and it's no longer our concern.

We just need to maintain the safety and stability of LA."

"I understand."

Frank took out a business card, "Call me if you need anything."

"I will."

Luke took the card, also handing his own card to Frank, "sir, I await your orders anytime."

Frank pocketed the card, "OK.

Let's go out.

You are the star of tonight, you can't disappear for too long."

...

Eleven o'clock at night.

Luke returned home, washed up, and then leaned back in his bed, weighing the pros and cons.

He had received the highest honor medal, and although there were a few hiccups, he had not been substantially harmed.

As for those who plotted against him, they were all captured as spies and probably wouldn't have good days ahead, Luke got his revenge.

All in all, the gains outweighed the losses.

More importantly, Luke had earned Frank's approval.

Previously, apart from receiving his rank and award, Luke had no direct contact with Frank, even after joining the yacht club, they merely entered the same circle without truly interacting, mostly communicated through Reid.

This private conversation with Frank was of extraordinary significance to Luke.

Like Frank said, the matter in the Special District was over, LA was their main base.

...

The morning of October 28.

"Hello, this is 911 Emergency Center."

A trembling voice came through the phone, "I want to report a crime, I'm really scared right now..."

The operator asked, "Can you speak up a bit? I can't hear you clearly."

"Sorry, I can't speak louder, he will hear me…" the voice sounded like a young woman.

"Who is he? What happened?"

"I don't know him, he killed my friend, there's blood everywhere…"

The voice was intermittent, the operator struggled to hear, "Where are you now? Are you in danger?"

"I'm in the closet, I dare not go out, he's just outside."

"Is this your phone?"

"Yes."

"Can you tell me your address?"

"Let me think..."

"Have you been drinking?"

"I drank last night.

Hey, I'm really sober now, there's blood everywhere in the house, I also saw an arm at the bedroom door, there must be someone lying there, probably already dead.""

"Is there anyone else in the house?"

"Yes, I can feel him just outside, he might be dealing with the body, please, you need to send the police to rescue me quickly.""

"What's your name?"

"Suri Shamari."

"Suri, stay calm, I need you to remember the address."

"It's my friend who brought me here, I think it's 105 Prandle community, on the east side of the community, there's a black pickup parked at the door..." the woman's voice grew increasingly panicked,

"I can't talk anymore, I hear footsteps, he's coming…"

...

Police Detectives Bureau, gym.

At this time, there weren't many people in the gym, just a few.

The few who could come to exercise at this hour were mostly high-ranking officers in the police department.

Luke was working out on the climbing machine on the east side of the gym, while Reid was beside him on the treadmill.

Reid looking at the climbing machine joked, "What's the point of that thing? You should run on the treadmill with me, we could even have a friendly race."

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