Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

Four Seasons Hotel.

President's Office.

Heinz Bock, in his fifties this year, had some graying at the temples of his hair. He had long-termly booked a room in the hotel and was almost always there 24 hours a day.

He was preparing to wash up and rest when he received a call from the hotel manager, Aly Pierce.

He originally wanted to tell Aly Pierce to stabilize the guests by providing some financial compensation.

However, according to Aly Pierce's report, the situation had gotten out of control, the police were already involved in the case, and they had missed the optimal time to handle it.

He immediately sought out Aly Pierce for questioning, and learned that the male customer was from the management of the Robbery and Murder Department and had the ability to influence the investigation of the case.

The other party had even proposed to martial law the hotel and search each room, which made Heinz Bock feel very thorny.

Once the police implemented this measure, it would have a very adverse effect on the entire hotel.

First, it would directly affect other guests staying at the hotel, and they would likely receive complaints and claims for compensation from other guests.

The indirect impact would be even greater; once this incident spread, it would affect the reputation of the hotel. Some guests, fearing they would be secretly filmed, probably wouldn't book the Four Seasons Hotel again.

The Four Seasons Hotel is a large chain hotel, and he was just the person in charge of this hotel with a group president above him. If this incident were to escalate, he would definitely be disciplined.

Heinz Bock had many years of experience working in hotels and was rich in experience. He didn't lose his composure. After learning about the incident, he immediately had both guests who had been filmed secretly invited to the president's office.

"Knock, knock..."

A knocking sound came from outside.

"Come in."

Aly Pierce opened the door, leading a man and a woman into the office.

"President, this is Captain Lee of the Robbery and Murder Department and his friend."

Heinz Bock glanced at Luke, somewhat surprised, not expecting Luke to be so young.

Being so young and sitting in the management of a key department in the police force, he must either be exceptionally capable or have good family support, of course, it's very likely he had both.

Heinz Bock also knew some high ranks in the police force, but he didn't want to use these connections unless absolutely necessary.

Favors, once used, required a corresponding price to be paid.

Besides, he was unclear about the factionalism and networks within the police force. If he asked the wrong person for help, not only would the issue remain unresolved, but it might also bring even more trouble.

Therefore, he decided to first probe Luke's background.

"Captain Lee, madam, please have a seat," Heinz Bock said with a professional smile.

Luke also scrutinized the other party, "How may I address you?"

"Let me formally introduce myself, I am Heinz Bock, the president of the hotel.

I have been informed by manager Pearce about the incident. The cameras were not installed by our hotel, but the incident did occur here.

We do bear some responsibility for it, and I am sorry to have brought you a negative living experience.

On behalf of the hotel, I express our sincere apologies to both of you."

Luke did not respond.

Next to him, Daisy said, "President Bock, verbal apologies have already been made by Manager Pearce several times, but each time no substantive solution was brought forward.

It has been nearly an hour since we discovered the cameras, and my time is very precious; I don't wish to waste it any further."

"Madam, how may I address you?"

"Daisy Miller."

"Ms. Miller, our hotel is fully committed to resolving this issue and is willing to provide some appropriate compensation.

If you have any specific ideas or demands, please do state them directly."

Daisy spoke in a relaxed manner, "Before that, I would like to hear about your hotel's previous experiences handling customer compensation cases regarding secret filming incidents."

"This is the first time such an incident has occurred in our hotel. It has never happened before."

"However, as far as I know, a secret filming incident occurred in the Four Seasons Hotel in New York.

The victims were a young couple who were secretly filmed by a miniature camera after checking into their hotel room, and the video was also posted online.

The girl, unable to bear this violation, chose to commit suicide, and the family of the victim received two million US Dollars in compensation from your hotel.

President Bock, how do you feel about this precedent?"

"Uh... I am not very familiar with the situation in the New York Four Seasons Hotel. Although we are part of the same group, we actually do not have much interaction, and I don't think their incident has much relevance here."

"You are right, it looks like I am talking to the wrong person. I should be talking with your group's president.

Let's leave it here for today; I see no need to continue our conversation." Daisy stood up, intending to leave.

"Ms. Miller, please wait.

I didn't mean it like that; I am really not very familiar with that case—after all, New York is far from here, and I haven't been there for many years.

As you said, if a similar instance has indeed occurred at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York, we could look into it.

Please give me another chance to talk." Heinz Bock hadn't expected such a move from her; this was really leading him down a difficult path.

Daisy glanced at her watch then sat back down, "You have five more minutes."

Heinz Bock felt a bit depressed, underestimating this woman.

Previously, from Aly Pierce's description, Captain Lee was the key figure able to influence the investigation of the case, and he was barely aware of the name of his female companion.

At first, Heinz Bock also focused on Luke, feeling that Luke was the decision-maker, and letting this woman talk was just a way to spare his own feathers.