Tommy Butler almost wanted to make a joke.
What the hell, I was on the phone with you five seconds ago and you can't answer now
It's a pity that I dialed several times in a row, but the answering machine's voice always came from the phone.
He reluctantly put down the phone in his hand, sighed, and went to inform Mrs. Soderbergh of the bad news.
Afterwards, everything was quiet, and New York was very quiet tonight, even gunshots were barely audible.
The next day, after breakfast and driving out, before Luke and his wife arrived at their small villa in New Jersey, Dustin called: "Did you mess with Soderbergh's family?"
His voice was a little low, and Luke thought for a while: "Last night, there was a guy who claimed to be their housekeeper and ordered me to attend some evening banquet, but I refused. Does this count as annoyance?"
Dustin was speechless for a moment.
If this can be considered a problem, then this family is too cautious.
But...he looked at the middle-aged woman sitting in his office, and sighed helplessly: "Why don't you go and see what's going on with them? Maybe it's related to the case the day before yesterday."
Luke laughed: "Boss, you know it must be okay."
Dustin: "Just do me a favor. I have a lot of shit going on here, but this Mrs. Soderbergh is sitting in my office and wants me to call you, and I can't just drive her away. "
Luke heard it amused: "Are you afraid that nypd's donation from Soderbergh's family will be less next year, and the director will remember it on you?"
Dustin: "Otherwise? Rich people are narrow-minded... well, not including you."
Luke admired this coquettish operation of scolding rich people in front of rich people: "Okay, let her give me time. It's best to meet alone. I don't have time to attend any banquets. I'm very busy."
Dustin: "Are you, very, busy?"
Luke pondered for two seconds: "Busy enjoying the life of a NYPD rookie detective, can't you?"
Dustin: "... I don't care about your life, but please get rid of this family and don't interfere with my life. I believe you have the ability, Luke."
Luke was stunned: "What ability do I have?"
Dustin: "Okay, you've always been good at dealing with rich people, especially women. Sheila, Ginny Gwyneth, and Jennifer Perry have a good relationship with you."
Luke: "... ok."
In his heart, he despised Dustin: You only stare at women. Aren't old man Aoki and Tony Stark, who are richer, men
As the saying goes, if you have a woman in your heart, everything you look at is related to women.
Dustin must have been too "intimate" with lawyer Jennifer recently, and he dared to say such gossip directly.
Silently despising the old man with a dead tree in his heart, Luke hung up the phone, and then dialed Mrs. Soderbergh's private number.
This is the personal business card Mrs. Soderbergh gave him directly when handling the case that day, and it was passed on through Dustin.
What's even more amazing is that Dustin has no part.
This Ms. Aurora Soderbergh gave only one personal business card, and it was named for Luke.
Although, Dustin could write down that number, but it doesn't make sense.
Like the private numbers of the rich and powerful, only those who have sent their business cards are eligible to call them. Others who write down the number and dial it will only be considered harassment and do not understand the rules.
It is impossible to ask the other party to help the act of dialing this kind of number privately, and it is almost inevitable to remember the name and blacklist it.
That's why Luke didn't bother to talk to the butler.
If she really wanted to invite him, Aurora could have called in person.
If Aurora relied on her status or was too busy and asked the butler to invite her on her behalf, the butler shouldn't treat Luke as a small character who can come and go when he is called.
Luke didn't know whether it was Aurora's own problem or the butler's problem, but he was not interested in distinguishing.
If a dog bites a person, will people demand compensation from the dog? That must be the master's responsibility.
As far as Aurora Luke had seen, she was indeed not a kind, kind and kind old lady.
On the contrary, the arrogance, meanness, and ubiquitous 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 inside: "Who is there?"
Luke: "nypd, Luke Coulson. What does Mrs. Soderbergh want from me?"
On the opposite side, Aurora, who was still sitting in Dustin's office, frowned, and she could hear the other party's tone being cold and formulaic.
It's not normal.
How many people in New York know her identity and can still speak to her in such a flat tone
She didn't want to talk nonsense either. The housekeeper who was hung up on the phone last night was a lesson from the past: "If you can, please come to my house. How about having afternoon tea together today?"
Luke almost understood it in his heart, and asked directly, "A private matter?"
Aurora was silent for a moment: "Well, so it's not suitable to talk in the police station."
Luke: "OK, two o'clock in the afternoon?"
Aurora: "Yes, I can send a car to pick up..."
Luke interrupted her: "Mrs. Soderbergh, I have my own car and am not disabled. I don't need your housekeeper or you to arrange my itinerary for me. Understand!"
Aurora was stunned, frowned, and couldn't help explaining: "Okay, I didn't mean to force you."
Then what are you doing in my boss's office? Hook up widows and lonely middle-aged people! Luke felt relieved, and said in his mouth: "Your housekeeper is not as "modest" as you. That's it, just send me the address in a text message, goodbye."
Listening to the blind tone on the phone, Aurora put it down slowly, without loosening her brows, turned her head slightly, and looked at the butler at the door.
"Ms. Soderbergh, are you alright?" Dustin had a smile on his face, but the meaning of driving people was obvious in his words.
Aurora frowned even tighter, and asked, "Luke, shouldn't it be the newcomer you brought out?"
Dustin was a little strange, but he still shook his head: "Hehe, I'm old, and I can't take him with me."
Aurora is not interested in entangled with Dustin's polite soft nails.
This kind of person is the most troublesome, because they don't mind dragging it down, but it's hard to change their mind.
"Thank you for your cooperation, Director Hammer." She stood up gracefully, said something like a compliment to a servant, and turned and walked out of the office.
Dustin watched the man leave the hall door of the police station, and then curled his lips: "Your husband is not Mayor, but you look like Mrs. Mayor."
After complaining about this troublesome lady, he continued to work at his desk.
As for why this woman is looking for Luke, he doesn't care much.
Luke is still very good at dealing with rich people, but a wealthy police detective with little ambition is almost invincible.