Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

"What promises?"

"Before transferring shares, I clearly stated that once my financial situation improved, I could repurchase some of the film company's shares each year as a priority.

He agreed to that as well.

The second promise was to produce at least three films within two years, with me fully involved in their production and distribution.

But now a year has passed, and only a low-budget action movie has been made. The remaining two films are nowhere in sight, yet he wants to use the company's already limited resources to make a documentary about the Coffey family.

Fuck, who would be interested in their family affairs? Does he intend to reveal the true history of the Coffey family's rise to power?

Even thinking with my ass, I know it's impossible.

Therefore, this family documentary is unlikely to turn a profit.

If the film company can't make money, I won't have the funds to repurchase shares. This guy just wants to take over my film company using such a despicable tactic."

Luke thought for a moment before saying, "You think Gallian Coffey wants to take over your film company?"

"Yes."

"Why would he do that?"

"Obviously, he sees the potential of Otway Film Company. With professional management and dedication, this company could generate massive profits."

"How much stock do you still have in Otway Film Company?"

"Less than forty percent."

"So you hope the film company makes money, allowing you to use the dividends to repurchase shares?"

"Yes."

Luke stared at him, "I find this a bit hard to understand."

Otway Stone shrugged, "What do you mean?"

"According to what you just said, Gallian Coffey acquired shares in Otway Film Company because he believes it can make money.

If the company doesn't turn a profit, what is his motive for acquiring it?

If the company does make money, regardless of timing, you can use the dividends to repurchase shares.

Why are you so eager to pressure him into making movies?"

Otway Stone hesitated and helplessly said, "Listen, things are more complicated than they seem. I've mentioned before that I had investment failures, which is why I sold the film company's shares to repay debts.

Even so, the debts aren't paid off. I need the film company's dividends to settle them.

If the company doesn't make a profit, under the pressure of debt, I'll be forced to sell more shares, and by then, I'll completely lose Otway Film Company.

It's the work of my lifetime..."

"So you brought a gun to negotiate with Gallian Coffey, trying to force him to make movies you believed could quickly repay your external debts."

"That's right, that was indeed my idea, also our initial agreement. And I want to emphasize again, it wasn't a real gun, just a prop.

Although we had disagreements, I would never kill, nor was there any need."

"But in fact, he's indeed dead."

"I swear to God, it has nothing to do with me.

He died, and there's no benefit to me.

Now it's not just the Coffey Group that's in chaos; Otway Film Company's situation is a total mess too.

I don't even know who to talk to about the film company's issues, and the movie production plans are even more uncertain.

This isn't what I wanted to see."

Chen Kelin said sternly, "You threatened the deceased, had a clear motive, and followed him to the scene of the crime.

I find it hard to believe you're unrelated to Gallian Coffey's death."

"By voluntarily coming to the police station to assist with your investigation, I've already shown my sincerity. If you still don't believe me, show me the evidence." Otway Stone glanced at his watch, "I've said what I needed to say. I'm leaving.

If you have further questions, contact my lawyer directly."

"Mr. Stone, please wait a minute." Luke stopped him, "I have one more question to ask you."

"What question?"

"Do you know Coffey Travel Company?"

"Yes, a subsidiary of Coffey Group.

Last year, my family and I went on vacation through that company."

"Do you know the CEO of that company?"

Otway Stone thought for a moment, "Dido Bruns.

I met him at a Coffey family party; he's quite a talkative person."

"How is his relationship with Gallian Coffey?"

"It seems quite good."

"If Gallian Coffey is dead, would Dido Bruns gain any benefits?"

"I don't know; I'm not familiar with the internal affairs of the Coffey Group." Otway Stone hesitated slightly and said, "However, I've heard some rumors at the party."

"What rumors?"

"It's said that Dido Bruns became the CEO of Coffey Travel Company thanks to his wife's connections."

Luke speculated, "Is Dido Bruns' wife having an affair with Gallian Coffey?"

"No, Dido Bruns' wife is very sociable, often hosting parties and knows many high-class ladies.

Dido Bruns' wife and Gallian Coffey's wife are very close friends.

Many say that Dido Bruns got his position as CEO of Coffey Travel Company by leveraging his wife's connection with Gallian Coffey's wife."

"Grace Coffey."

"That's right, she's an exceptional woman, also very capable." Otway Stone seemed to remember something, "You reminded me.

Now that Gallian Coffey is gone and the Coffey Group is in turmoil, I should talk to her about Otway Film Company."

Luke inquired, "Does Grace Coffey hold a position within the Coffey Group?"

"Of course, she's the Chief Director of the Coffey Group. Now that Gallian Coffey is dead, she's most likely to take on the role of acting chairman."

Luke probed, "So, after Gallian Coffey's death, his wife Grace Coffey is very likely to control the big power of the Coffey Group."

Otway Stone shrugged, "The Coffey Group is the estate of the Coffey family, is there a problem with that?"

Luke had met Grace Coffey and had talked to her. At the time, he only thought she was a graceful noblewoman, but now it seems this woman is not simple.

The two deceased were her husband and her husband's lover.

She already had a motive for the crime.

Secondly, the point that the deceased Blanchie Coluk's husband, Buddy Corruck, returned from a business trip and discovered the adultery also has her shadow.

According to Buddy Corruck, his early return home was due to a job change, and the person who arranged for him to return to Los Angeles was Dido Bruns, the president of Coffey Travel Company.

And Dido Bruns' wife has a good relationship with Grace Coffey, and the reason he could become the president of Coffey Travel Company was also due to Grace Coffey's connections.

So, was Buddy Corruck's sudden return and discovery of the affair intentionally arranged by Grace Coffey?

Luke thought this speculation was quite possible; Grace Coffey had enough motive and ability to do so.

Half an hour later, the questioning ended.

After consideration, Luke and Chen Kelin did not detain Otway Stone.

Chen Kelin escorted Otway Stone out of Unit Two, then returned to the conference room with two cups of coffee.

Luke took the coffee, "Thanks."

Chen Kelin took a sip of coffee, "I always feel like this guy wasn't telling the truth."

Luke raised an eyebrow, "Regretting letting him go?"

"Not really." Chen Kelin glanced out of the window, lowered his voice, "I sent two team members to follow him."

Luke smiled, "Be careful."

"They are all veterans, there won't be any problems." Chen Kelin pulled a chair to sit down, "By the way, is there any issue with Dido Bruns, the president of Coffey Travel Company, whom you mentioned earlier?"

Luke explained the relationship between Dido Bruns and several involved people.

After listening, Chen Kelin smacked his lips, "If your speculation is correct, then Grace Coffey is likely the one manipulating behind the scenes.

She discovered her husband's affair with his secretary and wanted to take revenge on them both but was afraid the police would trace it back to her, so she wanted Buddy Corruck, the secretary's husband, to be the scapegoat.

Buddy Corruck works at Coffey Travel Company, and the president of Coffey Travel Company has a close relationship with her. She could use this connection to arrange Buddy Corruck's work schedule, allowing him to return to Los Angeles early and catch his wife and Gallian Coffey in the act.

It's just a pity that Buddy Corruck is a coward. Even after discovering his wife and Gallian Coffey's affair, he didn't make it public. Instead, he slunk away."

Chen Kelin paused for a moment and added, "If all of this was orchestrated by Grace Coffey, would she have arranged for others, such as sending someone to monitor near Buddy Corruck's home? Buddy Corruck didn't commit the murder, but the person responsible for surveillance did it and framed Buddy Corruck."

Luke spread his hands, "It's all just speculation for now; there's no evidence."

Chen Kelin suggested, "We could talk to Dido Bruns, the president of Coffey Travel Company. We might get some clues from him."

Luke answered, "That guy left Los Angeles yesterday on a business trip.

Moreover, even if we find him, he can claim it was a normal work arrangement and that he knows nothing about Gallian Coffey's affair."

"Suddenly leaving Los Angeles further proves his guilt, showing our speculation is correct; he has problems.

Grace Coffey is probably problematic, too, and might even be the mastermind behind Gallian Coffey's murder."

Luke stroked his chin, "I've thought it over carefully and feel Grace Coffey might have set up Buddy Corruck to discover the affair and cause a scene, forcing her husband and his secretary apart.

But it shouldn't be to the extent of hiring someone to kill her husband due to an affair."

Chen Kelin laughed, "Why? These wealthy people may seem elegant, but that doesn't mean their integrity is high."

Luke said, "It's precisely because I don't trust these people's integrity that I feel Grace Coffey wouldn't kill over her husband's affair.

For wealthy people, affairs and lovers are not a big deal.

Those seemingly upright, always-talking-about-family tycoons, who doesn't have a few lovers in secret?

It's nothing unusual.

Many clues are related to Grace Coffey; I also suspect her, but if it's just an affair... it shouldn't lead to murder.

Unless there's another irreconcilable conflict between them."

Chen Kelin nodded, "Should we contact Grace Coffey?"

Luke said, "This woman is wealthy and powerful, and has good relations with the police higher-ups; she likely has a team of lawyers behind her.

Unless there's sufficient evidence or other reasons, do not easily alert her."

Chen Kelin, though somewhat reluctant, also knew Luke was right and could only nod helplessly.

"Knock, knock..."

The conference room door knocked, and a police officer pushed the door open, "Captain, Mary from the tech team is here."

Luke put down the coffee cup and left the conference room with Chen Kelin.

Mary said, "Luke, you're here too, so I don't have to make another trip."

Luke smiled, "Hope it's good news."

"That depends on who it's for." Mary shifted her tone, "We extracted multiple biological samples from the crime scene, and one fingerprint found is related to a murder case from forty years ago."

"Forty years ago?"

"That's right, it's confirmed to be the same person's fingerprint."

"Do you know this person's identity?"

Mary shook her head, "He was one of the suspects in that murder case forty years ago, but the police never identified the fingerprint owner."

Chen Kelin frowned, "A forty-year-old cold case?"

Mary nodded, "It's very likely the murderer has struck again."

"Thank you, this clue is very important."

"The rest is up to your investigation. I have to go." Mary left a set of materials and left Unit Two.

Luke picked up the materials to examine them, finding records related to the forty-year-old cold case, the Silver Cross case.

Chen Kelin shrugged, "A case from forty years ago, with the passage of time, it's inevitably missing or incomplete, just thinking about it gives me a headache."

Afterwards, Luke used his access to retrieve the Silver Cross case file from the archives.

Luke perused the old file, gradually understanding this old cold case, and also found a familiar name among the case handlers, Vincent Sis.

Deputy Chief?