The World of American Drama: From the Los Angeles Patrol

Chapter 1453: Killing
"I asked to see my lawyer and I know my rights."

Even when facing the FBI agents, Quinn Alonzo did not show any fear and kept his head held high.

This is a typical African-American face. He does not have the big upturned nostrils and exaggeratedly thick lips. If you ignore his skin color and only look at his facial features, he seems to be no different from an ordinary middle-aged white man.

Their curly black hair was close to their scalps, and their skin color was not as dark as that of their compatriots who stayed in Africa, but it was not as shiny either, instead it looked a little dull.

He had a neatly trimmed moustache on his upper and lower lips, not as thick as Frank Reagan's, but obviously well maintained.

"Don't be nervous, Mr. Alonzo. The FBI just asked you to come back to assist in the investigation."

As Jack stepped into the room, he nodded slightly to signal the two FBI agents who were watching him eagerly that they could leave.

Alonzo turned to look at Jack, with a look of deep vigilance and surprise in his eyes. Although he recognized Jack at a glance, he was still surprised at his youth.

"ASAC (Assistant Agent in Charge) Jack Tavola, I know you. Not long ago, you led the investigation into the assassination of City Councilman Mike DeLancey."

Jack responded with a fake smile. "I remember that I was not on camera at the time, and not many media outlets mentioned my name. Public opinion was focused on Peter Matheson's suicide."

“In fact, I have been following you for a long time. Maybe many people have forgotten how the new artificial lake in Central Park came about, but I still want to pay tribute to you on behalf of the hundreds of patients and medical staff at St. Barclay’s Hospital.

The world only saw the name Danny Reagan in the newspapers, and when they lamented that a good father has a good son, they didn't know that you were also one of the heroes that night."

Alonzo is indeed a professional politician. Those who know him may think that he is being questioned in the reception room of the FBI New York office. Those who don't know him may think that he has been commissioned by the mayor or the councilman to come here to express condolences and inspect.

As the liaison officer between the FBI and the NYPD, Jack's relationship with Danny is clear to many people. Many FBI case files are open, and if someone wants to investigate and uses their connections to get some files, it is not difficult to find his name in them.

Even a crisis like the one at Alcatraz Prison was no secret within many federal units, and Jack had superpowers that prevented others from recognizing him without his glasses.

But he has always been low-key and will never appear in the media unless necessary. Even when attending a press conference after a major case is closed, he will try to stand back most of the time and give up the center position to Jubal or others.

Although female reporters would occasionally notice this good-looking young FBI agent, the looks of the members of the Most Wanted Criminals team were all acceptable, and most of the time, Hannah and Jiejie were the ones that attracted everyone's attention.

Jack chose to laugh off the implied provocation in Alonzo's words, and did not even deliberately emphasize the relationship between himself and Danny.

"Did Bogle and Pete tell you?"

Upon hearing these two names, Alonzo's pupils suddenly shrank, as if a poisonous snake felt threatened. Its first reaction was to coil up into a circle, curling up for defense while waiting for an opportunity to move.

"I've never heard either name, Agent Tawalle, whether assisting in the investigation or anything else, I think I have the right to request that my lawyer be present."

Jack ignored his request and waved his hand casually as if to shoo away a fly, "Don't be in a hurry, Mr. Alonzo, today is a special day, why don't we watch the news first." He didn't let this guy into the interrogation room, but had him sent to this meeting room. It was not because he intended to use courtesy before force, but mainly because there was a TV hanging on the wall here.

As Jack pressed the remote control, the righteous former New York City prosecutor Landon Walker appeared on the news screen, with his beautiful wife standing behind him.

"The people of New York have made their choice, and I am honored to serve as their next mayor."

There was thunderous applause from the audience and the atmosphere reached a climax in an instant.

Facing Jack's teasing expression, Alonzo shrugged calmly, "Yes, as Griffin's campaign manager, I knew he was out the moment he was exposed for his donation scandal.

Although we did some work to recover the situation afterwards, this incident essentially had nothing to do with me. If the FBI has any evidence, they can directly ask Griffin to assist in the investigation.”

He certainly didn't expect that the FBI would assist the NYPD in cleaning up "HR". After all, in this country, conflicts and frictions between federal power, state power, and municipal power are the norm.

But as a low-key evergreen in New York's political arena, who does not rely on power but instead relies purely on his network of relationships to weave the entire "HR" organizational structure, Alonzo has long prepared double insurance for himself.

"Don't be anxious, Mr. Alonzo, please keep watching." Jack leaned against the wall with his arms folded, nodding at the TV.

There seemed to be a sudden increase in noise in the venue, and then the applause suddenly stopped. Some people in the audience suddenly began to whisper to each other, and some even exclaimed. The originally bright smile on the face of Landon Walker standing on the stage suddenly froze.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the entrance of the venue. The clever live cameraman quickly turned the camera and saw Jubal, wearing a jacket with the letters "FBI" printed on it, followed by many agents wearing the same clothes, walking quickly into the venue.

"Landon Walker, you are arrested for bribery, corporate corruption and conspiracy. You have the right to remain silent. Everything you say will be used as evidence in court."

There was an uproar in the venue, and everyone looked on in shock as the future mayor, who had just announced his election victory, was handcuffed in public.

Jack turned off the TV with a click, his smile still gentle, but his eyes were chillingly cold.

"In addition, you are right about one thing. Ed Griffin has also been invited to the FBI to assist in the investigation. The two former FBI agents Bogle and Pete who were bribed by you are also willing to testify against you.

Oh, by the way, although they have not met you in person, every conversation between you has been recorded, and Officer Simmons Patrick of the NYPD has agreed to testify against you in court."

Double insurance, right? Any candidate who becomes mayor can protect you, right?

"Oh, by the way, I have another piece of news for you. Director Frank Reagan intends to run in the special election to be held later. His campaign slogan is 'Give New Yorkers a safe and clear sky.'"

Looking at Alonzo who had slumped in the chair, Jack took out handcuffs and put them on him. "Now, you can contact your lawyer."

(End of this chapter)