Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

One day, I smelled a strong perfume on him, and I never use that kind of perfume.

I guessed that bastard might be having an affair.

I didn't ask him but secretly observed his every move.

That bastard is indeed FBI, and I couldn't find anything for a long time...

Until half a year ago, I finally caught him taking a young woman into a hotel, the woman in the photo.

Because of this, we had a big fight, and then we divorced.

I kicked that bastard out of the house." Mrs. Winter said and wiped the corners of her eyes, "What happened between him and that short-haired woman? Why is the police investigating them?"

Luke replied perfunctorily, "The situation is a bit complicated, and we haven't figured it out yet."

"Will he go to jail?"

"Possibly."

Mrs. Winter's face showed complexity, "You can go, that's all I know."

"Thank you." Luke and Anthony left the house.

The two got into the car, and Luke muttered, "It's not Hugo Joduri who's connected to the mole, it's Sofia.

Looks like we've all been fooled by her."

Anthony said, "Since Creasy Hoskin knows Sofia, it proves my suspicion is correct; he's the mole.

What do you think their relationship is about, and who is the mastermind behind it?"

Luke also found it hard to guess what exactly happened with Sofia?

If Sofia hadn't lost her memory, then why didn't she return home? Even if her father is dead, he left her substantial wealth, so why become a kidnapper?

If Sofia truly has amnesia, she shouldn't remember the kidnapping case from back then. So why do their methods of kidnapping Isa Redman match exactly with the one from ten years ago?

Right, it must be Creasy Hoskin who told her; Creasy Hoskin has been working at the FBI and has access to the case files from the kidnapping ten years ago...

Luke still felt something was vaguely wrong.

He looked at Anthony beside him, "Did you participate in the investigation of the kidnapping case ten years ago?"

"No, I was in a different department at that time. You're not doubting me, are you?"

Luke laughed, "Well, who knows, maybe you're the thief crying thief."

"That's not a funny joke; I don't lack money or have mental issues. Why would I do such a thing?"

Luke teased, "Maybe you're a pervert."

Anthony stretched out his hand, "So, are you going to arrest me?"

Luke waved his hand, "Seriously, based on your experience, could the kidnapping case ten years ago be related to Sofia's stepmother?"

Anthony shook his head, "The possibility is extremely low. Although we don't admit it, once a child is kidnapped, stepfathers or stepmothers are always listed by the FBI as potential suspects.

The FBI definitely would have investigated Sofia's stepmother."

Luke nodded, "When do you plan to arrest Creasy Hoskin?"

"Let's wait a bit longer. I don't want to alert him without enough evidence." As he hesitated about taking action against his colleague, Anthony was still a bit indecisive, "How about this, we split the tasks: I'll investigate the mole, and you investigate Sofia.

We'll share information promptly and confront them both once we have enough evidence."

The next morning.

Luke invited the nanny to the Robbery and Murder Department.

Luke introduced himself, "Hello, I'm the captain of Team One from the Robbery and Murder Department, Luke Lee.

I'm handling the investigation of Sofia's case, and I invited you here today to learn about Sofia's situation."

The nanny nodded, "I also hope I can help the child."

"Yesterday, Jenny took you to meet Sofia. Do you think she is the Sofia who was kidnapped ten years ago?"

The nanny said confidently, "She is not."

Jenny shrugged, "Sara, you didn't seem so sure yesterday."

"Yes, yesterday was the first time I saw that child, so I wasn't sure.

After I returned to the hotel, I looked through Sofia's old photos, and the more I looked, the more I felt they weren't the same person.

I took care of Sofia for five years, and although she has grown up, that sense doesn't change."

Luke said, "Over these ten years, Sofia has had a difficult life, and those experiences might have changed her personality."

Sara Santos said, "But Sofia had a red mole behind her, which she doesn't."

"Are you sure the real Sofia had a red mole behind her?"

"Yes, I'm sure."

Luke probed, "Ma'am, when did you arrive in Los Angeles?"

"The day before yesterday."

"Before coming to the police station, did you meet Kelly Lax?"

"Yes, we had dinner together the night before last.

I know what you're implying.

You suspect the two of us are colluding or that I've been bribed by Kelly Lax?

I haven't, and what I said is all true.

That night, we were just catching up, nothing more."

Luke observed the other party and didn't see any obvious signs of lying. The source of thɪs content is Nove1Fire.net

"Alright, thank you."

Luke personally escorted Sara Santos out.

Half an hour later, Kelly Lax was also invited to the Robbery and Murder Department.

"Mrs. Lax, do you still stick to your judgment?"

"Yes, I don't think she is the Sofia I remember."

"But we've already done DNA testing."

"I know my words can't change the DNA test, but I also have the right to express my thoughts. She isn't the Sofia I remember.

How do you judge?"

"I just feel; although she has the same hair color as Sofia, she isn't like my husband."

"Mrs. Lax, do you have a more objective way to judge?"

"You think I'm afraid Sofia will take my property, so I'm pretending not to recognize her." Kelly Lax shook her head, "My husband was a very smart man.

He loved his daughter very much.

He also thought that his daughter might still be alive and that family members might hinder their reunion.

So before he died, he established a family trust fund, which I don't oversee.

I can only withdraw an amount from the trust each month, which is a substantial sum, enough for me to live comfortably.

Sofia also has her own share, and even if I recognize her, it won't affect my interests.

I just don't want someone to impersonate my husband's daughter."

"Mrs. Lax, is it true that your husband was buried?"

Kelly Lax frowned, "Yes, what do you want to do?"

"If you agree, we'd like to use your husband's remains for DNA testing with Sofia."

Kelly Lax rubbed her forehead, "I don't agree.

My husband has a sister, you can do a DNA test with her and Sofia."

"I understand your feelings, but even testing your husband's sister and Sofia doesn't necessarily prove Sofia isn't your husband's daughter, as there's a generational gap.

There are loopholes both legally and logically."

Kelly Lax took a deep breath, "Is this the only way?"

Luke didn't answer, just quietly watched her.

Kelly Lax thought for a long time and reluctantly said, "Okay, I agree."

"Thank you for your cooperation, I know it's a difficult decision."

Kelly Lax's eyes reddened, "As I've said, I also hope you find the real Sofia, but I don't want anyone to impersonate my husband's daughter."