Luke told Selina the news that Elsa was coming, and she didn't look surprised at all.
A foodie said: "Come if you want, you made a lot of barbecue today anyway."
Luke: ... Is this about eating? Can you please pay attention to something serious? Forget it, eating is definitely a very serious matter for someone.
Half an hour later, he welcomed Elsa into the backyard.
Looking at Selina, Elsa's eyes seemed to be red. She was silent for a moment before looking at Luke beside her: "Is this how she usually spends her time when she gets home from get off work?"
Luke thought about it and shook his head: "No, if the weather is good, I can come twice a week."
Elsa rolled her eyes.
Los Angeles is sunny and has little rain all year round, and there are very few bad weather days. It is easy to take a big bath twice a week and sunbathe at the same time.
Selina smiled and called from the big bathtub: "Boss, want to take a bath together? Hey, this big bathtub has temperature control and massage functions, it can relieve muscle fatigue."
Elsa: “Really?” But she immediately came to her senses and glanced at Luke beside her.
The team leader’s authority cannot be lost... No way!
Luke used to be her partner and they had a very good relationship, and Selina also has a close relationship with her now.
Both of them have straightforward personalities, without too many complications.
"I didn't bring a swimsuit." Elsa said.
Selina jumped up, put on a big bath towel, came over and pulled her into the house: "I bought a few new ones, and I haven't worn them yet. See which one is suitable for you."
More than ten minutes later, Elsa also came out wearing a bathrobe.
Luke smiled and gestured to the barbecue: "Want some first?"
Selina decisively proposed a better suggestion: "It's more comfortable to eat while soaking in the bathtub. You can eat while sitting in the big bathtub."
Elsa looked at Luke, who shrugged, "Indeed, as long as you don't want me to set you a table."
After a while, Luke served barbecue and salad to the two women in the pool, while he sat on a beach chair nearby and ate leisurely.
Elsa doesn't care much about food, but what Luke makes is really good, and more importantly, the environment is even better.
Los Angeles in March is no longer so cold.
On a sunny afternoon, in the backyard with direct sunlight, in the spacious bathtub, the warm water hits Elsa's tired muscles in massage mode.
She sighed comfortably: "No wonder you go home after get off work."
If she had this big bathtub, she would still be too lazy to go out. When the weather is good, she might even consider going home two hours earlier to take a bath or sunbathe.
After lazily finishing a small plate of grilled meat and fruit salad, she got up from the big bathtub, dried her body with a towel, put on a bathrobe, and sat on the beach chair next to Luke.
After enjoying the quiet and comfortable afternoon for a while, she said, "Someone wants you to put a lot of effort into investigating the case of the pajama girl who was hit and killed."
Luke hummed and waited for the next words.
Elsa looked at the open sky in front of her and lowered her voice: "This is what the director conveyed, but..."
Luke leisurely took the teacup, took a sip, and continued listening.
Looking at his behavior, Elsa suddenly felt a little funny, as if she was more nervous than him.
She relaxed her body, and the upper body that had been slightly raised leaned back again: "But the boss and I agree that you just need to deal with this matter. If something really happens, we may not be able to protect you."
Luke laughed: "I understand, just going through the motions."
Elsa looked at him sideways, and nodded slightly after a moment: "It's good that you understand. Some things can't be too hard."
Luke nodded, picked up the juice beside him and poured her a glass: "Thanks."
Elsa took the juice, took a sip, and closed the parasol above her head: "Selena, come and help me put on the sunscreen. I haven't sunbathed for many days."
Selina hummed, stood up and came to help.
Luke held the teacup in his hand, taking a sip occasionally, thinking about what Elsa had just said.
It seems that the disappearance of Henry and his plane has been confirmed, and some people can't sit still and want to do something. This idea came from Director Brad.
However, everyone is selfish.
Dustin is Chief Brad's confidant, not a puppet.
Even if he really helped some people to bring down the Esworth family, what benefit would it bring to Dustin? Could he be promoted to director
A family like the Esworth family, which has lasted for nearly a hundred years, would not fall so easily.
By then, when the Esworth family fights back, it may be difficult to deal with those rival forces, but it will not be so troublesome to deal with a few small policemen and let them go home to eat themselves.
As long as you are willing to spend money, whether it is framing or setting a trap, you can make a young detective like Luke get involved in the investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In that case, even if Luke could get away in the end, he would be disgusted to death by this method.
The Esworth family also has many connections in the police department, including the Internal Affairs Department.
Director Brand will protect Dustin, but soldiers like Elsa and Luke may not be willing to do their best.
For Dustin, Elsa and Luke are his subordinates whom he must try his best to protect.
The chief of the serious crime squad doesn't have such strong detectives under him, so he can't even speak with confidence and can't achieve good results.
Of course, if Dustin were in Chief Brad's position now, it would be a different story.
The saying that the butt determines the head is still very true.
For Luke, this matter was actually very simple.
He can investigate if he wants to, and not investigate if he doesn't want to. Who can force him to investigate a case
Not to mention Dustin, even Chief Brad can't threaten him now.
Chief Brad cannot do anything, whether firing or demoting him.
Luke was a person that Tony Stark had inserted through the back door. Who would dare to target him for no reason? Tony's favors were not so easy to get.
Besides, Luke was very rich, and his income of more than two million dollars in Las Vegas was recorded in the files.
It is unrealistic to use a dangerous job with an annual salary of tens of thousands of dollars to threaten a young man with a net worth of more than three million.
Dustin and Elsa also understood this, which was why they were even more reluctant to let Luke get involved in the matter.
There's really something wrong. Even if Luke didn't become a policeman, he could still be a small rich man.
If he really wants to continue being a policeman, he can choose to go to the FBI or return to Houston.
At that time, Dustin and Elsa did not gain any benefits, but lost a capable general in vain.
He just sat there thinking about these things, occasionally watching the barbecue and reading some information.
It was a rare occasion for Elsa to be lazy. The environment was comfortable and safe, and with Selena's company, she relaxed and enjoyed herself.
She didn't drive away until she finished dinner.
Before leaving, she couldn't help but remind Luke once again, "Remember, don't take it too seriously. This is not an ordinary investigation, but a struggle for the interests of those rich people. We are just cannon fodder when we enter the scene. No one will feel sorry for us if we die."