A retired reincarnator from a certain American film studio

"What's wrong."

"The press conference is about to begin."

"Coming right away."

Luke said something to Debbie on the phone, then hung up and looked at Vince: "When you're following them, keep an eye out to see if they're following you."

Vince was slightly taken aback.

Lu Ke's expression was serious, not like he was joking.

Vince understood.

nod.

"okay, I get it."

"Thank you."

Luke didn't offer any pleasantries about rewards after the job was done. He stood up, simply thanked Vince, and then walked towards the car at the door.

Vince is my brother.

After half an hour.

1100 Wilshire Avenue.

After parking his car in the underground garage, Luke took the elevator up to the first floor and arrived at the FBI's External Press Office.

into the eye.

The detectives were busy preparing for the press conference to be held at 11:00 a.m.

Luke walked into the lounge behind the press conference and headed towards Earl, Jack, and Debbie, who were standing not far away with a tall, blonde woman.

The tall, blonde beauty is named Fiona.

She was the FBI's press liaison in Los Angeles, responsible for helping and maintaining the FBI's relationships with major media outlets on the West Coast.

Before joining the FBI, Fiona was a well-known media reporter with excellent interpersonal skills.

The last time news broke that Bill Kings's stubbornness nearly wiped out the Los Angeles police task force was thanks to Fiona's connections. She made one phone call after another to major influential media outlets, which prevented the West Coast media from reporting the incident extensively.

"Deputy Supervisor Lu."

"Just call me Luke, or you don't mind if I call you Fiona, do you?"

"of course."

Fiona smiled slightly: "Luc, you seem to be late today."

Luke laughed and explained, "If I said I was nervous and couldn't sleep because I knew I was going to be on stage today, would you believe me, Fiona?"

Fiona shook her head with a smile.

"Do not believe."

“Okay, the new place is a bit far from the office, and you know how bad the traffic is in Los Angeles at nine in the morning.”

"I believe that."

Fiona nodded seriously: "I remember last month I needed to go to Washington, D.C. My flight was at nine o'clock at night, and I left home at six o'clock, but I was delayed because of the terrible traffic."

Appropriate jokes and shared criticisms can quickly bring people closer together.

After jokingly complaining about Los Angeles' traffic, Fiona turned to Luke and said, "I spoke with several media outlets last night. When you go on stage, they might ask you some questions that are not related to this case. You need to be prepared."

As she spoke, Fiona took out a sheet of paper from the folder in her hand, which contained a few questions that the media might ask later, and handed it to Luke: "Take a look."

Lu Ke took the paper and looked at the questions written on it.

The problem mentioned above...

Luke looked at Fiona with a strange expression: "Our Los Angeles really is an entertainment metropolis that's obsessed with entertainment to the death."

Fiona smiled in agreement: "Of course, when you mention Los Angeles, the first thing that comes to mind for everyone is Hollywood."

Let's say that.

The issues on this paper cannot be said to be related to yesterday's Columbia Tower case, but they can also be said to be completely unrelated.

Look at these nine questions and see what they are.

Someone asked if it was true that Rudd said yesterday that he fell in love with Ms. Rachel Willerlis at first sight.

Some people also asked about Lu Ke's current relationship status.

Some even inquired whether Luke and Ms. Rachel Willellis would get together because of this case.

There are even more outrageous examples.

Lu Ke was speechless.

Do we need to provide answers to all these questions?

"unnecessary."

Fiona smiled and said, "I'm just giving you a heads-up. I've already spoken to most of the media."

Luke nodded.

after awhile.

Fiona and Luke discussed the important points to note at the press conference later, and then Fiona checked the time on her watch.

It's 10:50.

Outside the lounge, the noise of media people entering could be heard one after another.

Fiona smiled slightly.

"Alright, Lu Ke, I'll go to the front and say hello to the media friends who are coming in."

"it is good."

After watching Fiona turn and leave the lounge, Luke looked at Earl beside him and asked, "Where's the director? Hasn't he arrived yet?"

Earl pointed to a small room with its door tightly closed on the right side of the lounge.

Luke looked in the direction Earl was pointing.

I happened to see Rebecca, who was wearing a red bodycon dress, walking out of her room today.

Rebecca also saw Luke.

Her face was rosy and she was smiling.

"Deputy Director Lu, the bureau chief wants to see you."

"it is good."

Luke nodded, pushed open the door and walked into the small room. Ignoring the lingering ambiance of the room, he looked at Director Louis, who was standing by the small window with his hands behind his back.

"Director," Lu Ke called out after closing the door.

Director Louis turned around, looked at Luke standing in the doorway, and pointed to the sofa next to him: "Luke, come, sit down."

Ignoring the visible water stains on the sofa, Lu Ke smiled and said, "Chief, I can stand up!"

Director Louis paused for a moment, then looked at the water stains on the sofa, laughed heartily, and changed the subject.

"So, do you like the house?"

"like very much!"

Luke said, "I overslept this morning, thank you, Chief."

Director Louis waved his hand: "No need to thank me. As I said, I like capable people. As long as you can do a good job for me, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."

Luke's answer was concise and to the point.

"I'm willing to die for the bureau chief!"

"Ha ha!"

Director Louis laughed again, handed Lu Ke a glass of whiskey he had just poured, and said, "Good, I like Deputy Director Lu's straightforward personality. However, the family problems need to be resolved this month, otherwise, there will be trouble."

Luke took the glass and clinked it against Director Louis's: "Understood, I will handle it well, thank you for your concern, Director."

The two drank it all in one gulp.

Rebecca knocked on the door from the outside, then pushed it open and came in, looking at Director Louis: "Director, the press conference has already begun."

Director Louis nodded to Rebecca, then looked at Luke: "You are my subordinate, and I am your director. Caring about you is what I, as your director, should do."

Lu Ke's expression was serious: "Thank you for your trust, Director."

Director Louis said nothing more, patted Luke on the shoulder, and followed Rebecca, who was standing at the door, out of the building.

Lu Ke placed the empty glass of wine on the desk and then walked out.

Not long after.

After his press liaison, Fiona, briefed the media present on the Columbia Tower case from the previous day, Chief Louis also took to the stage at the press conference.

If yesterday was Luke's moment of glory, then today's press conference was actually prepared specifically for Director Louis.

Meanwhile, the West Coast media, who have always cooperated with and maintained good relations with the FBI, were very cooperative with Director Louis's performance.

In a question-and-answer session, the qualities that Director Louis should possess as the FBI's California director were perfectly demonstrated through the dialogue.

But when it was Luke's turn to take the stage...

The style of the story took a complete 180-degree turn from a very serious case report and headed straight for entertainment to the death.

"I am Marlene, a reporter from the Columbia Entertainment News."

After being pointed at by Fiona, the blonde female reporter quickly stood up and introduced herself to Lu Ke, who was standing on the stage, dressed in a suit and tie and looked even more handsome today than yesterday. She then asked, "Deputy Director Lu, the public is very curious to know, did you really say that you fell in love with Ms. Rachel Willellis at first sight? Or was it just something you used to deceive that ruthless bandit?"

Luke placed his hands on the podium and smiled as he replied, "I personally don't like to lie, so yes, I was telling the truth at the time."

The blonde reporter, Marlene, was immediately impressed.

However, she had already asked all her questions.

but……

The female reporter from the West Coast Daily then asked Marlene the follow-up question.