Butler Tommy almost wanted to say something ridiculous.
What the hell, I just called you five seconds ago and you can’t answer the phone now
Unfortunately, after calling several times, the only voice I heard was the answering machine.
He put down the phone helplessly, sighed, and went to inform Mrs. Soderbergh of the bad news.
Everything was quiet after that. New York was particularly quiet tonight, and even the sound of gunfire was almost inaudible.
The next day, after breakfast, Luke and his wife drove out. Just as they arrived at the small villa in New Jersey, Dustin called them and asked, "Did you offend the Soderbergh family?"
His voice was a little low, and Luke thought for a moment: "Last night there was a guy claiming to be their butler, and ordered me to attend some evening party, but I refused. Does this count as provoking him?"
Dustin was silent for a moment.
If this is considered an offense, then this family is too petty.
But… He looked at the middle-aged woman sitting in his office and sighed helplessly: "Why don't you go and see what they are doing? Maybe it's related to the case from the day before yesterday."
Luke laughed, "Boss, you know it's definitely nothing."
Dustin: "Just do me a favor. I have a lot of shit to do here, and this Mrs. Soderbergh is sitting in my office and wants me to call you, and I can't just tell her to leave."
Luke found this funny: "Are you worried that if NYPD gets less donations from the Soderbergh family next year, the director will blame you?"
Dustin: "What else? Rich people are all petty... well, you are not one of them."
Luke was extremely impressed by this kind of behavior of scolding rich people in front of rich people: "Okay, let her give me some time. It's better to meet alone. I don't have time to attend any banquets. I'm very busy."
Dustin: "You're busy?"
Luke hesitated for two seconds and said, "Isn't it okay to just enjoy the life of a rookie detective in NYPD?"
Dustin: "... I don't care about your life, but please send this family away and don't interfere with my life. I believe you have the ability, Luke."
Luke was stunned: "What abilities do I have?"
Dustin: "Okay, you are always good at dealing with rich people, especially women. Sheila, Ginny Gwyneth, Jennifer Perry, you have a good relationship with them."
Luke: “…ok.”
In his heart, he looked down on Dustin: You only target women. Aren't old man Aoki and Tony Stark, the two richer guys, men
As the saying goes, if you have a woman in your heart, everything you see is related to women.
Dustin must have been too "close" with lawyer Jennifer recently, as he dared to say such gossip out loud.
Luke silently despised the old man who had finally come back to life, hung up the phone, and called Mrs. Soderbergh's private number.
This was the personal business card that Mrs. Soderberg gave him directly when they were handling the case that day, and was passed on to him through Dustin.
What’s even more amazing is that Dustin wasn’t included.
Ms. Aurora Soderbergh only gave one personal business card, which was specifically for Luke.
Although, Dustin could write down the number, it would be meaningless.
For example, the private numbers of wealthy and powerful people can only be called by people they have given their business cards to. If others write down the number and call it, it will be considered as harassment and ignorance of the rules.
If you call such a number privately, it is unlikely that the other party will help you, and it is almost certain that the name will be remembered and added to the blacklist.
This is also the reason why Luke didn't bother to pay attention to the butler.
If she really wanted to invite him, Aurora could just call herself.
If Aurora was proud of her status or was too busy and asked the butler to invite her, the butler should not treat Luke as a small character who could be summoned and dismissed at will.
Luke wasn't sure whether this was Aurora's problem or the housekeeper's problem, but he had no interest in figuring it out.
If a dog bites a person, will the person ask the dog for compensation? That must be the owner's responsibility.
From what Luke had seen of Aurora, she was certainly not a kind, gentle and benevolent old lady.
On the contrary, arrogance, harshness, and an omnipresent sense of superiority are the most obvious characteristics of Mrs. Soderbergh.
The phone rang more than ten times before it was connected, and Aurora's voice came from the inside: "Who is this?"
Luke: "NYPD, Luke Coulson. What does Mrs. Soderbergh want to see me about?"
Across from her, Aurora, who was still sitting in Dustin's office, frowned. She could tell the other party's tone was cold and formal.
This is not normal.
How many ordinary people in New York know her identity and can speak to her in such a calm tone
She didn't want to waste time talking. The housekeeper who was hung up on last night was a lesson for her: "If possible, please come to my house. How about having afternoon tea together today?"
Luke almost understood it in his heart, and asked directly: "Private matter?"
Aurora was silent for a moment: "Well, so it's not appropriate to talk about it in the police station."
Luke: "Ok, two o'clock in the afternoon?"
Aurora: "Sure, I can send a car to pick you up..."
Luke interrupted her: "Mrs. Soderberg, I have my own car and I am not disabled. I don't need your housekeeper or you to arrange my itinerary for me, understand!"
Aurora was stunned for a moment, frowning, but couldn't help but explain: "Okay, I don't mean to force you."
Then what are you doing in my boss' office? Are you trying to hook up with a lonely middle-aged man? Luke was surprised and said, "Your housekeeper is not as humble as you are. That's it. Just text me the address. Bye."
Listening to the dead tone on the phone, Aurora slowly put it down, her brows still furrowed, and she turned her head slightly to look at the butler who was standing at the door.
"Mrs. Soderberg, is that okay?" Dustin had a smile on his face, but his words clearly showed that he was trying to get rid of her.
Aurora frowned even more and asked, "Luke, could this be a newcomer you brought here?"
Dustin was a little surprised, but still shook his head: "Haha, I'm old, and I can't take care of him."
Aurora had no interest in continuing to argue with Dustin's polite rebuff.
This type of person is the most troublesome because they don't mind dragging things out, but it is difficult for them to change their minds.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Director Hammer." She stood up gracefully, said as if praising a servant, turned and walked out of the office.
Dustin watched her leave the detective bureau's lobby door before curling his lips and saying, "Your husband isn't a mayor, but you act like a mayor's wife."
After complaining about this troublesome lady, he continued to work at his desk.
As for why this woman was looking for Luke, he didn't care much.
Luke is very good at dealing with rich people, and a rich detective with no ambition is almost invincible.