Chapter 3 The Arrangement of Fate and the Reunion with Father

"Sir, the specific evidence has been written in the report. I have investigated the residential area around the red house before. The red house is the place where the local children grew up. They are very familiar with the terrain and environment. It's easy to play tricks in it." Brant explained seriously, "According to my on-site investigation, there are only footprints of children under 12 years old in the red house, and no other adults come in and out. They use an old video to play terrifying movies in the house, creating a terrifying atmosphere in the whole building."

"Well, now that it's a trick of a teenager, just close the case as soon as possible. Find the parents of those kids and persuade them." The big-bellied police assigned tasks again. "The superior has told us that this demolishing project can't be delayed."

"Got it!" This was the first case that Brant had ever investigated since the police. Although the case was not complicated, he was still very happy in his heart. This sense of accomplishment and satisfaction was unprecedented.

"Congratulations! You will get system points and 5 points soon." The prompt of the detective upgrade system sounded.

"I have completed the actual combat task. Can I go back to the system to continue my study?" Lucas asked excitedly.

"It's not the right time. You have a more important task to complete. Yesterday's case is just a small test. Next, you have to investigate the demolition company. Why did they choose the red house?"

"Demolition company?" In fact, during the site investigation, Lucas also felt that the red house was strange, but he was eager to find out the truth of the ghost case, so he didn't care about other details.

When he came to the red house again, the team demolishing had entered the scene again. The red house had been besieged outside, and outsiders were not allowed to enter. Several children of seven or eight years old stood outside, picked up a stone, and threw it at the fence, murmuring, "Big bad guy! Blackheart and black lung! You must be not able to die a natural death!"

Several workers ran out of the construction site and coaxed the children away fiercely. Lucas stepped forward and asked: "Who is the person in charge here? I want to ask you something."

"Consulting what? Don't you see that we are busy now? This house will definitely be demolished. Don't think of any crooked ways." The foreman threatened impolitely. He regarded Lucas as a resident nearby who was against the construction of a chemical factory.

"This is my certificate. I'm a special police officer of the municipal police team, Brant. I hope to know why you choose to build a chemical factory here. It's not suitable to build a factory here." Lucas showed his police certificate to the foreman.

"It's not your business whether it's appropriate or not. Go and catch more murderers when you have time. Don't meddle in our business." The foreman rudely began to push Lucas away, but how could he push the physically strengthened Lucas? Lucas stood still.

"Guards, throw this young policeman out!" Four bulky men walked out of the fence. They were not only the workers who moved bricks on the construction site but also the hatchet men hired by the demolition company.

It was difficult to fight against four hands with two fists. Lucas was easily lifted by the four people, raised above their heads, and thrown on the rubbish heap of the surrounding residential area.

"How dare you attack the police in public?" Lucas had never been humiliated like this. He wanted to rush over and continue arguing with the foreman but was stopped by four strong men.

"Well, see you later." Lucas decided to go back to the police station and apply for an investigation warrant.

"Sir, Eckes, it's not that simple to make a ghost in a red house. The demolition company is also very suspicious."

The big-bellied police were surprised. This new toyboy suddenly changed his style recently. Not only was his work enthusiasm high, but also his brain was much better.

"What are you talking about? That's the largest real estate company in Texas-Texas Property Company. Don't investigate it."

From the words of the Eckes, Lucas got some different information. He confirmed that there was a secret behind the red house tearing down. He must complete this task.

Lucas began to look through the information in the police station. As the biggest real estate company in Texas, there was actually no file of a civil case, let alone a criminal case. This was illogical. Even big enterprises were inevitably involved in lawsuits. There must be a force protecting the business of Texas Property Company.

He planned to explore the headquarters of Texas Property Company corporation at night. Not long after he left the police station, Lucas realized that he had been followed by someone. He smiled contemptuously, turned around, and walked down a street with many people.

In the crowded night market, Lucas randomly picked up a stall and sat down, ordering something casually. "Boss, give me a glass of beer and a plate of peanuts."

"Another bottle of beer." A man sat down beside him and his voice sounded very familiar.

Lucas turned his head and saw the man in a long dark windbreaker and a beige cap, squinting at him nervously.

This man was the father that Lucas had been missing for a long time-Richard. Since his father committed suicide at the age of 10, Lucas had not seen this handsome face for 12 years. This crescent eye belonged to his exclusive father.

"You are..." Lucas was too nervous to speak.

"Keep your voice down. Someone is following you," said Richard in a low voice, putting his arm around Lucas's shoulder

"Okay." Lucas held back his excitement and tears, enjoying the reunion of father and son.

"I'm a detective. I've been following that group of people for a long time. I just saw you come out of the police station and they have been following you." Said Richard patiently, as if he was catching up with an old friend.

"Are you investigating the business in Texas Property Company?" Lucas suddenly turned his head and asked.

"Hush! Do you know they are from Texas Property Company ?" As a private detective, Richard was entrusted by a lady to look for his daughter who had disappeared for a long time. After several rounds of investigation, it seemed that it had something to do with the young master of Texas Property Company business, so he began to pay attention to people and things related to Texas Property Company business.

"I want to investigate this company. I had a conflict with them at a construction site of demolishing this afternoon, and someone followed me tonight." "Humph! They got panicked as soon as police investigated them. Something must be wrong." "What do you want to investigate? I've just got their employee ID. I'm going to check it tomorrow. I'll help you by the way." Richard said.

Lucas knew that Richard was still a new detective at this time, who was unknown and eager to become famous. In this case, he had to help his father find out the background of this company.

"I just suspect that they have a boss behind them. Tomorrow you can take my voice system into the room and we can contact each other in real-time." Lucas handed a voice speaker to Richard.