Chapter 003: Thunder Rolls

In fact, Megan has been suspended

If the person in front insists that he is the informant within the police department, how should he prove his innocence

A gesture and an expression, the composure and steadiness of one who is confident and assured, akin to the whispers of a demon, murmuring in Adrian's ear

"Get out, get out of here right now, the NYPD does not welcome you"

Come, let us think together about a solution

Secondly, he needs an entry point, a collaboration with an internal investigator from the special investigation department

Kirk smiled instead of getting angry, the corners of his mouth curving upward, a smile gradually flowing from the depths of his eyes, "Thank you for the compliment"

At that time, the duty officer was Megan Davis, who was enjoying a lively conversation over pizza with the gentleman before her

private detective

In the next moment, Adrian yanked Kirk's arm as if he were a whirlwind, rushing toward the interrogation room, and with a "bang," slammed the door shut.

Last Thursday, there were rumors about the leakage of key evidence information in the "Homeless Case" from the evidence room, according to the New York Times

Adrian's expression paused slightly, and the gaze he cast again underwent a subtle change, accompanied by a hint of hesitation in his words

Just a little bit, just a tiny bit, Adrian was almost about to take a seat, but the last remaining shred of reason stepped on the brakes

Adrian pulled a cigarette from his pocket, roughly stuffed it into his mouth, and was about to light it when a surge of anger welled up once again

Adrian was perplexed

Before arriving at the Special Investigation Division, Kirk had already completed the background investigation and identified three targets

At present, with Megan suspended and Stephen temporarily out of sight, Adrian naturally becomes the most suitable choice available.

This should be our first formal meeting, Kirk-Hell

As a disciplinary measure, Megan has been suspended for two weeks

Oh, I thought that those lives that could no longer breathe were the victims, but now there should be one more added? Kirk continued to stroll leisurely.

I can leave now, immediately; but Detective Guzman, who do you think they will believe leaked the information

It is indeed you

You should still learn the specific situation from Megan

Adrian felt a severe headache, as if a power drill were boring a hole into his temple, the thudding sound directly transmitting to the nerve endings

Do you know what you are doing? This matter has caused a huge problem for the NYPD, one that is unprecedented.

Despite feeling somewhat irritated, Ade Mhetushucomcom Lian still managed to control himself, maintaining politeness and responding

Adrian hesitated for a moment, but ultimately took the business card, glanced at it, and immediately choked on a sip of water

On one hand, there is the update of information, and on the other hand, there is "cooperation"—the collaboration in writing serves to guide this detective in uncovering the truth and solving the case

Kirk was neither prepared to admit nor to deny.

It should have been about a week ago, after nine o'clock in the evening, when all the police officers on night duty would go out for dinner, leaving only the youngest member to continue standing guard in the office. However, Adrian forgot his wallet in the drawer, returned, and then saw the person in front of him.

Because last Thursday, while Megan was on duty in the evening, she forgot to lock the door of the evidence room. Although no evidence was lost, it still constitutes a serious dereliction of duty

Adrian is straightforward and has no intention of scheming against his colleagues behind their backs

... ... wait, it seems that something is a bit strange

Only after a moment's delay did Adrian realize that this was the first sentence spoken by the man before him. The entire situation and infinite possibilities collided in his mind, leaving him standing there as if struck by lightning, with a thin layer of sweat forming at his temples

Thus, with a slight upward curve of his lips, Kirk carefully scrutinized Adrian's expression, which was innocent yet profound, and asked, "Do I need to know anything?"

It has been a long time; returning to such an environment truly feels like a fish in water

However, he has different plans

This gentleman, do you know what is going on

Today, Kirk has a purpose in returning to this special investigation unit within the various divisions of the NYPD

Adrian was momentarily taken aback, unable to contain himself any longer, and exclaimed, "Damn!" After a moment of reflection, still feeling unsatisfied, he cursed again, "Damn! You are nothing but a scoundrel."

At this moment, upon meeting again, Adrian realized that they had not even exchanged greetings at that time, and he did not know the name of the person before him; however, with a fleeting glance, Adrian was still left with a deep impression, and after a brief recollection, the image emerged in his mind

Kirk's right hand received no response, feeling somewhat lonely, but he did not mind. With a twist of his wrist, as if by magic, a business card appeared at his fingertips

This poor Irishman was on the verge of forgetting how to breathe

It is you

It seems that Megan's date is unaware of this matter

Seeing Adrian come and go, Megan felt a bit flustered and tried to explain herself, but Adrian seemed unfazed and paid no attention. He had no interest in playing the role of the disruptor of others' dates, so he took his wallet and turned to leave

Get lost

Adrian felt a deep sense of powerlessness as he looked at the contented Kirk before him. A heavy punch felt as if it had struck cotton, yet the surging emotions gradually subsided somewhat. He was filled with anger and helplessness, anxiety and depression, a complex mix of feelings swirling on his tongue, trying to regain his rationality, but it was not easy

A crisp sound reached Adrian's ears, and he instinctively turned to look in the direction of the sound. He then saw Kirk gently tapping the table with his fingertips, signaling that he should take a seat opposite him. The encouraging expression on his face seemed to convey the message:

Are you sure? Kirk asked

Looking at the burning ginger head before him, Kirk not only remained calm but also took a seat in the interrogation room, as if he were the one questioning the police.

Kirk, can deny

Kirk, with an innocent expression on his face, leisurely leaned back against the chair, gently reclining until three legs of the chair lifted off the ground, supported only by one leg. The swaying appearance resembled that of swinging in his own backyard.

Tap. Tap

Of course, he can completely deny it, as there is no evidence to prove that he ever broke into the evidence room, and even if Megan were here, she would not be able to prove it; he is not worried at all

The scattered clues thus connect in my mind

Adrian instinctively turned to look at the door of the interrogation room, realizing that his recent actions with the * diagram * book were akin to having yellow mud fall into his pants. What should he do now

Are you here to look for Megan? Uh, I think you should contact Megan yourself; if nothing unexpected has happened, she should be at home now

Who are you

Brunette hair and blue eyes, with a relaxed brow and slightly tousled, wavy hair; the corners of the mouth gently uplifted, revealing a hint of laziness and nonchalance, this is a face that is not easily forgotten

Adrian looked at the outstretched right hand before him, so poised and dignified, that for a moment he was at a loss for words

If it is true, despite the unexpected and the impact, it is not impossible, after all, the NYPD has a mountain of cases piled up

First, he needs to confirm whether the Special Investigation Department was truly unaware of the possibility of a serial murder case

No, I, you

However, if they are aware that this is a serial murder case yet still choose to ignore it, it necessitates a thorough investigation into who is obstructing the case investigation and who is attempting to conceal the truth. Different circumstances may lead to entirely different directions, and the focus of the subsequent investigation may also deviate.

One is Megan Davis, one is Stephen Campbell, and the one in front is Adrian

Adrian paused for a moment, retracing his memories, and then he remembered.