Hilton Hotel restaurant.

A little after six in the evening, the Luke family was preparing to have dinner.

Even though the room being burglarized was a bit disheartening, they still planned to enjoy their meal.

The chubby kid looked curiously at Orty sitting across from him, "Are you the legendary female detective?"

"I am a female detective, but not a legend."

"You're very beautiful, especially your eyes, they look like blue jewels."

Orty laughed, "You're as cute as Luke said."

"Is your job usually as exciting as in the movies?"

"My work is more clerical, I interact more with clients, to be honest... it's quite dull most of the time."

"Are you here on vacation in Hawaii too?"

"I wish I were." Orty shrugged, "I accepted a commission to bring your brother back to work in Los Angeles."

The chubby kid frowned, "What kind of work? Sounds a bit complicated…"

"It really is quite complex, better not to ask and just enjoy your dinner." Luke cut off the chubby kid; it involved some interests that were not suitable for too many people to know.

Val pouted, he didn't think it was complicated; such a beautiful woman actively seeking him out…

He sneaked another glance at Orty, feeling sure he had seen this beauty before.

Right, that time in Washington.

She went to a bar looking for Luke that night…

When did police become so popular? Maybe I should switch careers?

Orty was very good at communicating with people, sharing some interesting stories about the detective industry, quickly mingling with the Luke family.

"Ring-ring…"

Luke's phone rang.

He took out his phone and saw it was Martin George's number.

"Hello, this is Luke Lee."

"Captain Lee, I found the thief based on the suspect's description you provided.

You're amazing!" Martin George's voice carried a hint of admiration.

"Did you find the documents?"

"Yes, not only did we find the documents, but we also recovered the missing cash due to the prompt arrest."

"Thank you, Officer George.

Why did she steal from our room?"

"She said it was to steal money to support her family."

"Then why did she take our documents?"

"I asked too; she said she just took them on the spur of the moment, without much thought."

Luke said, "Officer George, was it because she was a habitual thief that you captured her so quickly?"

"Yes."

Luke shrugged, "An experienced thief usually has a clear target, her reason doesn't hold up."

Martin George nodded, "Perhaps, but she won't admit it."

Luke was silent for a moment, "Officer George, can I talk to her?"

Martin George pursed his lips, "By regulations, it's not allowed."

Luke said, "This afternoon, I just received a call from the leadership to participate in the investigation of a major criminal case. I was planning to book a flight out.

And then my documents were stolen at just this time, I don't think it's a coincidence.

I suspect the thief might be involved in the major criminal case, and the purpose of stealing the documents could be to impede the investigation.

I request to interrogate her in my capacity as an FBI criminal investigation consultant."

"OK, I'll apply to my superiors."

"Thank you."

After more than a dozen minutes, Martin George called again, "Sir, are you with the FBI or LAPD?"

Luke laughed, "FBI, do I need to apply for interrogation procedures?"

"No, just come to the police station, no one will doubt your identity."

Subsequently, Luke drove to the Hawaii police station.

Martin George greeted Luke downstairs at the station, "Sir, I've seen your news, no wonder you looked familiar. It's just you're so young, I didn't dare to recognize you."

"I hope what you saw was positive coverage about me."

"Of course."

After a few pleasantries, Martin George led Luke to an office, "Sir, due to special circumstances, I think this place is more suitable as a talking location than the interrogation room."

Luke nodded, "I have no objections."

Soon, a young girl was brought into the office, her skin was tan, and she had features somewhat like a Eurasian mix. Luke guessed she might be a native Hawaiian.

The native girl glanced at Luke, then quickly lowered her head.

Luke smiled, "Do I look better in person than in my ID photo?"

The native girl said softly, "Sorry, sir, I… shouldn't have stolen your things, I know I was wrong."

"Why did you steal the money?"

"I needed money."

"Lift your head and look at me. Why did you take the documents?"

The native girl slowly raised her head, "I… didn't think too much at that time, I just took them."

"Were you instructed by someone to steal my documents?"

"No." The native girl shook her head, her young face showing a hint of uncertainty.

Luke said, "You might be good at theft, but you're not good at lying.

Who instructed you to steal my documents?"

"Sir, really no one, you've misunderstood."

Luke showed his FBI credentials, "I just received a task to participate in the investigation of a major criminal case, and then my documents were stolen.

If I can't reach the crime city in time, it might affect the case's resolution.

So, I have plenty of reasons to suspect that you're also involved in that major criminal case.

If your involvement is confirmed, you could face a sentence of dozens of years, or even life imprisonment.

This is not some petty street theft, think carefully before answering me."

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