Mysterious Hunting Ground

Chapter 91 91. Reversal, Rules

LVPD.

Because of the relationship between the inside and the outside, the process of recording the statement was extremely quick and concise.

Then Dean and Gretchen came to the interrogation room where the prisoners were held, and observed through the glass window the performance of the child kidnapper who was handcuffed and sat on a high stool.

"Grew Stone, 28 years old, graduated with a master's degree in economics from the University of Rio de Janeiro. How could he be reduced to kidnapping children?"

Dean flipped through the transcript and looked at Gerich suspiciously. The detective didn't respond. He put his hands on the table and leaned slightly to stare at the silent face behind the glass window. After declaring his identity, he made a phone call. After that, no matter how the police officer asked, the guy didn't speak.

"And don't you think his behavior is strange?" Gretchen circled the black hair with her index finger, "There is no tension or fear, just as relaxed as in your own home. Kidnapping children is never a small crime in Nevada, even if If it is attempted, it may also be sentenced to ten or eight years."

But soon, several people knew where Gru's confidence came from. Less than an hour before he entered the police station, a lawyer in a suit and leather shoes with a black briefcase entered the interrogation room and took out a large pile of documents neatly. ,

"Shet!" Gerich's entire face instantly darkened, as ugly as eating a fly.

"Is this lawyer not young?" Dean glanced at him. The guy was about forty years old, with sunken eyes, a big and straight nose, all the auburn hair was combed neatly, and his back was like He was as straight as a steel bar, with deep nasolabial folds on the side of his nose. He had the air of a business elite, but also had a reckless gangster air.

"Vladimir Ilyich Pushkin, a disgusting shit-stirring stick. Gru's identity is not easy if he can be hired, and the case is troublesome."

Gerich sighed, turned to the two,

"There is nothing for you to do next, so the visit ends here, you go back and continue dating."

"Let's stay a little longer," Gretchen begged unwillingly, "I want to see what happens to this kidnapper!"

"If you don't leave, I'll let Thomas go into confinement for a month!" Gerich immediately blew his beard and stared. He obviously belonged to the kind of detective who doesn't allow outsiders to intervene in the case.

The two had no choice but to leave, and Dean quietly remembered the names of the criminal and the lawyer.

……

If the original plan had been followed, Dean and Gretchen would drive to the suburbs in the afternoon to find a quiet lawn to bask in the sun and have a hearty discussion on fighting skills, but after such a kidnapping case, the two lost interest and separated. go home.

Dean took out the business card of Lucville, the lawyer in charge of Abby's case, and called the past to clarify his purpose.

"Vladimir Ilyich Pushkin? A red-haired man with a big nose?" Lucville's surprised voice came from the microphone,
"Yes, it's him."

"Vladimir is a hyena with an eye for money. As long as he is given enough money, he will take the case." Lucville's voice was subtle, part praise, part criticism, "He will do anything to win the defense Human beings have the ability to tell lies, take advantage of legal loopholes, create evidence without evidence, and are good at attacking opponents, launching "fatal blows" from various unexpected angles. The opponent collapses first, and he naturally wins without a fight."

Dean frowned.

"So, he has a high success rate in his cases. Doesn't he ask for a lot of compensation?"

"The analysis is good. The average family can't afford him, and his customers are either rich or expensive."

Dean's heart moved, "Have you heard of the name Gru Stone?"

"I have a little impression that a real estate businessman worth billions in Las Vegas is called Leighton Stone, and Gru Stone, if I remember correctly, is the young son of this real estate businessman."

"you sure?"

"Well. People in our business often participate in various social activities. I happened to meet Stone's family at a dinner party and took a photo together."

There was surprise in Dean's eyes,

As a rich second generation, Gru Stone obviously has no shortage of money to spend, so it is absolutely impossible for him to stun Tim Cambage just for business.

Moreover, he carries a gun with him, and when he sees something bad, he draws his gun and shoots. If another person faces him, he will be seriously injured if he does not die. This vigilance and ruthlessness is not like an ordinary rich second generation.

Dean felt a desire to explore—why did Gru kidnap a child?
There is a high probability that there is a second event hidden in it.

But at present, the other party is detained in lvpd, under multiple supervisions, and it is inconvenient for him to use superpowers to deal with him.

Be patient.

……

"Mr. Lucville, you have done me a great favor," said Dean. "How much should I pay?"

"The remuneration will be waived. You didn't consult legal issues, and you just became friends. Oh, no, it should be a small chat between future colleagues. By the way, it's a pity that you asked my David Lee last time, I I can't save him, I can only make him feel better in prison."

"Thank you for your hard work. I will sign a contract with you next year."

Lucville smiled happily, "So, what crime did Gru Stone commit to get that hyena out?"

Dean thought for a few seconds before telling the whole story about what happened today.

"Tsk tsk, you can catch a child kidnapper in 10 minutes, and you are better than I expected. But listen, Dean, I know you have a sense of justice, but I advise you to stay out of this case."

"Because of Vladimir?"

"No, because of Gru's family, his parents who are engaged in real estate, other businessmen, lawyers, and media in their circle... including their good friend Donald, the owner of the Hyatt Hotel in New York State, and politicians who have received donations from them , will help Gru get rid of the crime, and use their amazing financial resources and influence, as well as the rules and regulations they set, to crush any stumbling blocks."

Lucville paused,
"And you, Dean, I don't mean to belittle you. You haven't graduated from high school yet. You have no money or power. There's no point in taking a huge risk to try a boring rich second child with a case that doesn't cause any adverse effects. generation."

"Just let it go."

Dean was a little moved by the simple and deep words, so he pretended to cover it up.
"I understand. This incident will end here. I will take my vacation and wish you a happy holiday."

……

The next two days went into the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dean was not on holiday, so he privately asked Holden to help investigate Gru Stone's family background.

Father Leighton Stone, mother Shannon Stone, two older brothers and one older sister, a total of six people live together in a manor north of Las Vegas.

In addition, he heard bad news at Holden's house——

"After 48 hours in custody, Gru Stone was released without charge. The nobleman should be home by now, enjoying a cleansing party."

Holden turned on the TV and switched a channel. On the screen, an old handsome guy in a blue striped suit, tall and straight, with short platinum hair was cutting the ribbon for a newly built building with a smile on his face. Beside him, stood a bunch of A middle-aged man with a fake and friendly smile of a person in a high position on his face.

"Grew's father, Leighton Stone, with the mayor and the president of the Architectural Society standing beside him...do you see anything?"

"Rich people, if they know a few politicians, they can kidnap children at will without being responsible?" Dean sat next to Holden, opened a can of juice, carefully looked at the smiling faces,
"Who said Gru was a child kidnapper?" Holden shook his head jokingly. "He just mistook someone...Mistaking Tim Cambage for his long-lost brother."

"Sounds like a coincidence? But it's true. The Stone family has a young son, Reggie Stone, who disappeared ten years ago and looks exactly like Tim from old photos."

"Gru missed his younger brother becoming ill, and seeing Tim's familiar face, he couldn't help playing with him as a doll, and then warmly invited him home as a guest."

"Do you believe this kind of nonsense? The pervert obviously stunned Tim with anesthetics, and sneaked away from the safe passage in a doll suit." Dean spit on his face, "He didn't have the guardian's permission. Taking Tim away privately, isn't it kidnapping?"

"No, Tim changed his words and said that he remembered wrongly. He agreed to go home with Gru, and he deliberately hid in a doll costume to prepare for a prank." Holden shook his head and sighed, "In addition, Tim's parents felt that Gru Love for my brother, understanding of what Gru did, dismissing the case against him."

A kidnapper just got off the hook in such a grandiose manner?
Dean frowned in disbelief.
"Grew shot me in the safe passage, didn't it break the law?"

"Don't worry about this anymore, if you continue to pursue it, you will be the one who draws the gun and shoots!" Holden solemnly urged, "Let me remind you that there were only three people in the safe passage at that time, and there were two people on Gru's side." Personal ID—himself plus Tim, you're only one, and your fingerprints are on the gun."

There was a sudden silence in the room, and the air instantly became as thick as mud, making it difficult to breathe.

Dean's pupils contracted, and a sarcastic smile appeared on his face. He squeezed the juice can with his right hand, and the burst juice splashed all over the table, the ground, and his t-shirt.

It's only been two days, and the result of a certainty has been completely reversed, and it has in turn threatened the safety of such a brave man like himself.

Is this a society ruled by law?

Holden put his hands on the table, turned his head and glanced at him, and said meaningfully,

"Just yesterday, the kidnapped kid Tim's father was promoted to manager of the sales department, and his mother also changed to a well-paid and easy job."

"From now on, you should re-understand the basic rules of human society - there is no trouble that money and power can't solve, no matter how ugly the facts are, they can be covered up, or even turned black and white."

Dean looked straight at him, "So, for the benefit of a pair of parents, even the murderer who hurt the child can forgive?"

"The key is that Tim didn't suffer any real harm, but brought tangible benefits to the family." Holden's tone was erratic, "And who can judge that Gru took Tim away not because he missed his dear brother?"

Dean fell silent.

……

"Man, I've seen this kind of shitty, no-throttle case countless times, and that's how the ideals and passions of some of my former colleagues were wiped out. I tried my best, but I can't change it, not even the president of this country There is nothing I can do." Holden sighed and pressed his shoulders, "Sometimes you can live a more carefree life if you are a little confused."

"If you're going to continue to uphold justice and show kindness, it's too cheap."

Cheap kindness.

Dean rubbed his face vigorously, smiled,
"You're right. I shouldn't be meddling in my own business. From now on, I don't care whether they live or die. Now, let this group of ungrateful shit go to hell!"

"Let's have some fun." Dean threw Holden a small blue gift box. "A holiday gift, it's not a valuable item, please accept it."

"Thomas said you don't celebrate Thanksgiving."

"But I will not force others."

"You have a heart." Holden smiled emotionally, "This is the only gift I have received in recent years."

"Only I can understand a talkative older bachelor like you."

Dean bid farewell to the relieved Holden, and walked into the deep twilight outside the window.

He still has a bill to settle with Gru.

(End of this chapter)