Legendary FBI Detective-Chapter 315: Suspect, Advance Preparation, Heading to the Other Party’s Home
Special Investigation Team, office area.
The middle-aged white man who appeared on the computer is named Lawrence; he was the SWAT captain standing with Potante Byrne, answering questions during the previous independent factory operation.
Lawrence has been working in SWAT for nearly a decade. He is experienced and capable, and his colleagues think very highly of him. They all say that he is helpful and that he's the kind of teammate you can trust with your back.
After pondering for a moment, Luo An said:
"Mona, check those two guys who are good at making booby traps and mechanical structures, see if they have any connection with Lawrence."
"OK."
Mona nodded, just about to investigate that case, when nearby Michelle suddenly spoke up:
"No need."
"Huh?"
Both Luo An and Mona stopped their actions and looked at her. Michelle quickly walked out of the group leader's office, then swiftly came back, handing Luo An a folder:
"I went over the two criminals who could make mechanical structures in detail after coming back from the Trace Examination Department.
There's no connection between the suspect in prison and Lawrence.
But that guy who died in a car accident two years ago, his last crime was captured by Lawrence leading his men."
The folder provided by Michelle showed that the suspect was making a mechanical structure, preparing to commit a crime, and was then cornered at home by Lawrence and his SWAT team.
Afterwards, that mechanical structure was taken away by SWAT for a short period before being handed over to the Trace Examination Department.
"Luo An, I found something."
Just then, Mona suddenly called Luo An and Michelle over, pointing at her computer and saying:
"On the night when Group Leader Owen was killed, the internal operation records of SWAT showed that Lawrence and one of his subordinates went out to carry out a certain mission.
The mission content is confidential; I couldn't find out, but the time of the mission was not far from the time of Group Leader Owen's death.
Additionally…"
Mona tapped on the keyboard rapidly, pulling up a spending record:
"One of Lawrence's team members bought a pair of sports shoes the same model as yours."
This indicates that the person in black seen in the surveillance is most likely Lawrence.
This Lawrence, who is agile, might also be the same person who previously sneaked into Luo An's house to deliver a gift.
"Tsk tsk tsk…"
Tossing the folder aside, Luo An smacked his tongue and laughed:
"Using an experienced SWAT captain to frame me, that's really going big."
However, upon reflection, Luo An thought this was actually a good thing.
Using a SWAT captain for the task implies that the person at the captain's level is someone the mastermind behind the scenes trusts. Lawrence must have had face-to-face contact with the mastermind.
The number of people involved in stealing money from the fund, a confidential matter, couldn't be too many.
Being able to contact Lawrence meant the circle of suspects had significantly narrowed.
This was also why Luo An was not in a rush to start investigating from those ten executives:
Executives wouldn't get their hands dirty. They have more time to deal with small details about themselves and strive to be perfect without a single flaw.
Looking for breakthroughs from them is undoubtedly very difficult.
Those at the bottom who really carry out the orders are definitely easier to get clues from than the high-ups.
The only challenge is how to get these bottom-level order executors to confess or, in other words, how to closely link these bottom-layer individuals with the high-level ones through clues.
How to do this, Luo An is not in a hurry; he already has some strategies in mind.
Glancing up at the clock not too far away, it was now 6:15 PM. Luo An didn't hesitate any longer, saying:
"Michelle, later you and Mona stay in the Special Investigation Team area.
Apart from my orders, do not agree to anyone asking you to leave the office area or to someone who wants to enter it, got it?"
"Understood."
Michelle immediately agreed, while Mona frowned, realizing some problems:
"Luo An, are you planning to act alone from now on?"
"Hmm."
Luo An nodded; he had the system and the potions. Even if he encountered enemies, he was confident in defeating them or escaping.
But if he were to bring others with him, his confidence would likely split, with them being...well, the other being eight out of ten.
"But..."
Mona was still worried. When she was about to say something, Luo An walked over to her and whispered:
"Mona, trust me.
Also, you must stay with the Special Investigation Team this time. I need your help with some things..."
Hearing Luo An's words whispered into her ear, Mona was first stunned, then pondered and nodded:
"No problem, leave it to me."
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Half an hour passed, and everything was ready. Luo An called Reesi to confirm that she was hiding well and briefly explained a few things. Then, he walked into the equipment room and left the Special Investigation Team.
Driving an SUV away from the Los Angeles Branch of the FBI, Luo An circled around the roads for a while. Through the rearview mirror, he saw a familiar car, grinned, and floored the accelerator. The SUV dashed forward like lightning.
Captain Lawrence's home was in West Los Angeles. Luo An parked the SUV by the side of the road, checked his equipment briefly, and walked up to knock on the apartment door.
Soon, a middle-aged Caucasian man of roughly Luo An's height, with brown eyes and a hawk-nose, opened the door.
"Good evening! Deputy Group Leader Greenwood!"
Seeing Luo An, a flicker of imperceptible coldness flashed in Lawrence's eyes, but his face showed a warm smile. While reaching out his hand to Luo An, he asked:
"What brings you here?"
Luo An stretched out his hand and shook with him, smiling:
"Just a small issue I'd like to ask for some clues about. May I come in to talk?"
Lawrence quickly stepped aside and stretched out his hand towards the room:
"Of course, please come in!"
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Luo An entered the apartment with a smile, and Lawrence, behind him, quietly locked the door without making a sound.
Lawrence's home was a common two-story apartment seen in Los Angeles City, with a small living room on the first floor and rooms such as the kitchen.
As Luo An entered the living room, he saw someone he didn't expect:
Hunter Anderson.
Seeing Luo An, Hunter quickly got up from the couch and reached out:
"Good evening, Deputy Group Leader Greenwood."
"Good evening."
Luo An glanced at the wine glasses on the table, smiled, and shook hands with him. Then casually asked:
"What brings you here? Sharing a heart-to-heart with Captain Lawrence? Is my timing off?"
"Don't joke, Deputy Group Leader Greenwood, we only like women.
Hunter is here to discuss some minor work issues he wasn't sure about and have a chat with me."
At this point, Lawrence came over, explained with a laugh and then picked up a wine glass to pour a drink for Luo An:
"I wonder what Deputy Group Leader Greenwood wants to ask tonight? As long as I know, I definitely won't hold back!"
"Don't be so formal, just call me Luo An."
Luo An smiled as he took the wine glass, clinked with Lawrence and Hunter, then sat down on the couch:
"Since Captain Lawrence said so, I won't beat around the bush.
I would like to ask, Captain Lawrence, what were your feelings when you shot and killed Group Leader Owen?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the air in the living room instantly quieted down.