Chapter 1288 - 568: Gathering (Part 2)
Besides, Fred Kramer's work is quite sensitive, and there might be danger in the future. Helping him at that time would be the same.
Luke accepted his invitation and had lunch with Fred Kramer at noon. They had a pleasant conversation and reached an agreement on the car transfer, everything went smoothly.
After lunch, Luke left Fred Kramer's house with a check for five hundred thousand US Dollars.
The cash Luke had on hand already amounted to over a million US Dollars, which definitely made him a wealthy man.
Without a car in Los Angeles, it's very inconvenient, so Luke planned to go directly to get a car.
After the shooting incident, Luke had thought about buying a bulletproof car, but later felt it wasn't very meaningful.
The price of a bulletproof car is relatively high, and secondly, the body is quite heavy, which would definitely affect speed, making it inconvenient to chase suspects.
Moreover, when investigating cases, Luke can't drive his bulletproof car all the time, and he still needs to use a regular police car, so overall, the practical value isn't high.
Of course, this is only for Luke. For those pampered wealthy individuals, a bulletproof car still has its value.
As for the next car he's interested in, whether to continue buying an SUV, or switch to a sedan or sports car, Luke hasn't made up his mind yet. Each has its own merits, so he'll choose slowly.
Today, he's planning to buy a pickup truck.
Some might think Luke is contradicting himself.
Actually, it's not contradictory. In Los Angeles, it's impossible to have just one car. Luke now has his own house, which is a sprawling mansion, so maintenance is inevitable, and a utility vehicle is indispensable.
Moreover, for future RV trips, he can directly rent or buy a trailer home, which the pickup can tow easily, making it very convenient.
He roughly understood the pickup truck market; the best-selling model is the Ford F150, among which the F150 Raptor's appearance and performance are better, belonging to an upgraded version.
Different configurations of the F150 Raptor have different prices, with the entry-level model at only over thirty thousand US Dollars, which is why the high cost-effectiveness leads to high sales.
The most expensive version is the 2023 model, Ford Raptor F-150 Raptor R, with power up to 710 horsepower, priced at nearly 110 thousand US Dollars.
This car is the top upgrade in the Ford 150 Raptor series, but Luke feels that the cost-effectiveness is not high; after all, it's just a utility vehicle, and there's no need to treat it like a luxury.
Finally, combining his own needs, Luke bought a Ford Raptor F-150 worth over fifty thousand US Dollars. Both the car's configuration and interior decoration are good, meeting Luke's demands.
After picking up the car, Luke went directly to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities and groceries to prepare for tomorrow's family gathering.
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The following afternoon.
A white sedan drove into the Palisades Community.
Linda was driving in the front seat.
The chubby boy and his girlfriend Maggie were sitting in the back seat, whispering to each other.
Maggie looked up out of the window, blinking her big blue eyes, "Wow, this community is so beautiful, colorful flowers and tall ancient trees…
Is that a peacock?
It's actually running around in the community."
"That's right, that is a peacock. We can get some food to feed it later.
I wanted to do this the last time I came."
"Does your brother live in this community?"
"Yes, his new home is just ahead."
Linda slowed down the car and turned right into a luxurious courtyard.
Maggie got out of the car, still a bit incredulous, "Oh my god, is this really your brother's house? It's so big."
The chubby boy also looked envious, "Yes, I'm considering how to persuade him to leave a room for me."
Maggie asked softly, "Isn't your brother a cop?"
"He is indeed a cop, and he's the best cop in Los Angeles." The chubby boy gave a knowing look, "He's quite famous. Many wealthy people will pay a high price to hire him to investigate things, and some will even hire him for treasure hunting.
Not long ago, he went on a treasure hunt and found a treasure worth tens of millions of US Dollars.
Do you remember the antique horn I showed you?
That was from him, very meaningful."
"I bet the treasure hunt was really thrilling!" Maggie's mouth widened in awe,
"You know what?
I'm suddenly quite admiring your brother."
"What?" The chubby boy frowned, "Shouldn't you be admiring me?"
He quickly changed his tune, stopping the bragging, "No no no, actually, he's not that great."
Maggie said, "Being able to live in such a house is already quite impressive."
"Hey, Maggie.
I will buy a house even better than this in the future, believe me."
Before Maggie could say anything, Linda cleared her throat beside them, "Jack, don't give yourself too much pressure.
Do you know?
When I was your age, I always thought I could be the next Monica Bellucci."
"Pfft…"
Maggie laughed, "Linda, I think your idea is more realistic."
The chubby boy "…"
"Hi, good afternoon!" Luke came over with a smile, waving to the three, "Mom, Jack, Maggie, welcome to my new home party."
Maggie held a gift box, "Luke, your new home is beautiful, congratulations."
"Thank you." Luke accepted the gift, "Jack, take Maggie around in a bit."
"I will." The chubby boy also handed Luke a gift box, then took Maggie to tour the house.
Linda walked over and gave Luke a hug, "My son, you have your own house now, I'm so happy for you."
Luke handed Linda a key, "Mom, I've reserved a room for you, you're welcome to move in anytime for a short stay."