An American knife seller? No, please acknowledge me as your godfather.

Seattle Police Department Headquarters, third floor.

In the spacious and brightly lit conference room, a routine case summary meeting was just coming to an end.

The police chief sitting at the head of the table was a black man in his fifties with a full head of silver hair but eyes as sharp as a hawk's.

The director cleared his throat, his gaze sweeping across the room before finally settling on Annie, who was sitting in the front row.

"Before the meeting concludes, I would like to give special commendation to Detective Annie."

The chief's voice was loud and clear: "Although the intelligence for yesterday's operation was incorrect, Detective Envy remained calm and made the right choice under pressure. In the end, she not only successfully killed the suspect who violently resisted arrest, but also exceeded her mission goals by seizing a large quantity of prohibited drugs. Well done! Let's give her a round of applause!"

clap clap clap!

As the bureau chief took the lead, enthusiastic applause immediately erupted in the room.

The contempt in the eyes of the surrounding police officers looking at Annie had completely vanished.

If we could say that their performance in the Jimmy case was just a lucky break, then...

So, the fact that we were able to achieve such a great victory against the armed black doctor this time couldn't just be luck, could it?

It seems this newly arrived young lady is quite capable and shrewd.

Surrounded by applause of admiration, Annie nodded slightly and smiled faintly, her previously aloof demeanor dissipating considerably.

His expression appeared calm, but inside he was overjoyed.

She has never lacked any position or merit; what she lacks most is this kind of emotional value that is recognized by everyone!

"Alright, I hope Detective Annie will keep up the good work. Meeting adjourned!"

The bureau chief gave Annie a look of high approval before quickly leaving.

Annie immediately got up, quickly packed up the files, and walked outside.

Along the way, police officers kept stopping to greet her with smiles, which made Annie even happier.

With her delicate chin slightly raised, her steps seemed much lighter.

She absolutely loved the feeling of earning respect through her own abilities!

Just then, my phone vibrated in my pocket.

Annie's eyes lit up when she saw the caller ID, and she immediately walked to the corner of the stairs to answer the phone.

As soon as the call connected, a hearty, deep laugh came from the other end:

"Hahaha! Not bad, not bad! Your bureau chief just called me personally and said that your performance in leading a team alone for the first time was amazing, and your methods were quite shrewd and decisive!"

"It seems my previous arrangements for you were unnecessary. Even without my paving the way, my daughter could still become a top detective!"

Upon hearing this, Annie's lips curved upwards even further: "Of course, don't you know whose daughter I am?"

"Haha! Good! That's ambitious!"

The person on the other end of the phone was clearly in a good mood: "Give me another two years to hone my skills at the grassroots level, and once I've accumulated enough experience, I'll transfer you directly to SWAT or the FBI. The small Seattle Police Department doesn't really offer much of a future."

Upon hearing this, Annie frowned unhappily: "Let's talk about it later. I think I'm doing quite well at the grassroots level now. This place tests case-handling abilities more."

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. It won't hurt to get more experience and training at the grassroots level."

The old father's tone suddenly changed, becoming earnest and earnest:

"By the way, you can't put all your energy into work all the time. Girls eventually have to get married. How are things going with Evans lately? Any real progress?"

Upon hearing the name Evans, Annie's good mood vanished instantly.

"Dad, I've told you before, I have no feelings for him, we're just not right for each other!"

"Sigh, feelings are cultivated. How can you know if you're compatible if you don't spend time together?"

The person on the other end of the phone earnestly advised, "Go out and socialize more, have a meal, watch a movie. Oh, and by the way, young people can socialize, but be mindful of boundaries. Always remember to use protection; I don't want to have a grandchild so soon..."

"Dad!" Envy interrupted through gritted teeth, a chill running down her spine. "I'm not talking to you anymore, I have a case to handle! Bye!"

Beep!

Annie hung up without hesitation and walked into the locker room with a dissatisfied expression.

Ten minutes later.

When Annie walked out of the door, she was completely different.

She changed into a pair of perfectly tailored black high-waisted wide-leg pants.

It not only accentuates those incredibly long legs, making them appear straight and slender, but also outlines a waistline that could be encircled with one hand.

Her upper body was covered by a white cotton shirt of excellent quality.

Two buttons on her collar were deliberately undone, vaguely revealing her delicate collarbone and a hint of alluring white skin.

Her hair was tied up in a neat ponytail, and a pair of large black sunglasses sat on the bridge of her nose.

This outfit is so perfect, you could easily pass for walking the runway.

Just as she stepped out of the police station's lobby, Annie seemed to catch a glimpse of something out of the corner of her eye and quickly turned back.

But it was too late!

"Envy! What a coincidence, you're still here?"

Dressed in an expensive suit and holding a bouquet of bright red roses, Evans scurried forward like a fly drawn to fish, and said with a smile:

"I heard you led the team to great success. To celebrate, I've already made a reservation at a Michelin-starred restaurant on the top floor downtown. How about we go have dinner together?"

Annie glanced at him coldly through her sunglasses, her tone aloof: "No time, I have to work overtime."

Evans' smile froze, but he still stood in front of her relentlessly: "Don't joke around, Annie. I asked your colleagues, and you're not scheduled to work tonight."

Annie's eye twitched slightly: "I have an appointment."

"Impossible, no one in the bureau would dare..."

Evans's voice abruptly stopped, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, his expression turned somewhat grim:

"It's that Lin guy again, isn't it? Annie, what do you see in him? I've told you he's just a lowly lackey, he's not good enough for you!"

Hearing Evans belittle Lynn like that, Annie's suppressed rebellious emotions surged up instantly.

"Yes! I did ask him out!" Ai

Nivi raised her chin, a provocative sneer curling her red lips: "I'm going to see that lackey right now, and I'll be the one treating him to dinner! Get out of my way!"

After saying that, she unceremoniously shoved Evans aside with her shoulder and headed straight for the parking lot.

Rumble!

With a wild roar of the engine, Annie drove off in her top-of-the-line Ford Mustang GT sports car.

All that remained was a wisp of smoke and the pungent smell of tires.

Yes, and there's also Evans, who's eating exhaust fumes while holding a rose.

Staring intently in the direction Annie had gone, Evans's expression was almost contorted: "Damn it!"

……

the other side.

On the intercity highway leading to Lighthouse Mountain.

Just as Lynn could see the Lighthouse Hill community in the distance, the cell phone in the passenger seat suddenly vibrated violently.

Lynn glanced at the screen displaying Annie's name, her eyes lit up, and she immediately answered the call.

"Feed?" Annie asked hesitantly.

"Is there something you need, Detective Envy?" Lynn asked in a deep, sexy voice, one hand on the steering wheel.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before Annie cleared her throat and asked, "Are you... free to have dinner with me tonight?"

Upon hearing this, Lynn's lips immediately curled into a mocking smile: "Officer, are you trying to ask me out?"

"Ahem, of course not!"

Annie coughed twice and immediately retorted, "I just... I just don't want to owe anyone a favor. Never mind that, just tell me if you're free or not!"

"No, I'm very busy tonight," Lynn said crisply.

"you……"

Annie's voice changed tone, as if she hadn't expected to be rejected after taking the initiative to invite him out.

Instantly, a strong sense of frustration washed over me: "Fine, forget I said anything!"

"However..." Lynn suddenly changed the subject, his voice rising slightly:

"Since Officer Annie is personally treating us to dinner, how could I possibly refuse? No matter how busy I am, I'll make time for you."

Having lived in America for many years, Annie had never seen anything like this before and immediately froze, unsure how to respond.

"Give me the address, I'll be there right away." Lynn said without wasting any words.

"it is good."

I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but Annie’s voice seems noticeably lighter.

Half a minute later.

Upon receiving the location via text message, Lynn glanced at the navigation and immediately swerved the steering wheel without hesitation.

With a screeching sound of tires, the Camry illegally veered off the road, crossing three lanes.

Amidst the friendly curses of the surrounding drivers who were attacking the spawn point, the car sped towards the main urban area.

Although the original plan for tonight was to go home early to guide Katie in shooting the new OnlyFans video series.

But then again, OF's online porn business isn't going to suffer any longer.

It would be a complete waste to leave a cool and aloof policewoman who is showing interest in you like this!

Click!

Lynn lit a cigarette with one hand, took a deep drag, and gradually increased the pressure on the accelerator.

His eyes gleamed with a hunter's excitement.

police?

He's recently fallen for a police officer!

……