Marriott Hotel, Room 712.

Danny Carter was sitting on the sofa, and the wine and cigarettes on the coffee table were completely cleared.

There was a short-haired black woman sitting on the sofa next to her, looking at Danny Carter with a scrutinizing gaze, "Danny, have you paid attention to the news in the past two days?"

"Yes, Attorney Jarvis."

"Then you should know that the public opinion on the Internet is very unfavorable to you and has even affected the entire Rams team.

I can't sit still and must resolve this matter as soon as possible. If the incident is allowed to continue to develop, your career will also be affected."

Danny Carter spread his hands, "Then just go and handle it. Aren't you professional lawyers? What's the use of telling me?"

"You are right, I will handle it, but before that I need to communicate with you first. Only by reaching an agreement between the lawyer and the client can the incident be perfectly resolved."

"Communicate what?"

"reconciliation."

"What reconciliation?"

"We can take the initiative to reach a settlement with Billie Warwick."

“Why a settlement?”

"Because in order to put this matter to rest as soon as possible, you should know very well that being on the news all day long is not a good thing for you.

You can't go anywhere except the hotel now. Only by solving this matter as soon as possible can your life return to normal, and you can get out of this room, go to training, and reunite with your family.

Reconciliation is the fastest way to calm down the incident."

Danny Carter chuckled, "How to reach a settlement?"

"The reason why the other party called the police is simply to get compensation and make a fortune from you. As long as you agree to give her part of the compensation, I believe she will be willing to reach a settlement."

The smile on Danny Carter's face gradually solidified, "I'll say it again, I didn't strengthen her, the two of us played poker entirely out of our own free will.

If I pay compensation for a settlement now, what will other people think of me? What will my fans think?

Look, this guy has a guilty conscience and must be a strong criminal.

I do not like this.

I have never done it, and I have a clear conscience."

"Danny, you are a good boy, I know you will not do anything illegal.

But many things...can't be acted on impulse.

In order to fight for this, you may ruin your career, and may even affect the reputation of the entire Rams team.

Mr. Kroenke, I also hope this matter ends as soon as possible, the Rams need you."

"So, Mr. Kroenke said you came here today?"

"Danny, I'm doing this for your own good. You still have a bright future and you shouldn't waste your time in a place like this.

As long as you agree, I am confident that the settlement compensation will be the lowest."

Danny Carter touched his chin and thought for a while, "How much?"

"Two million dollars."

“Do you think two million dollars is a small amount?

Many people will not be able to make this kind of money in their lives. I did it to her once, for just a few minutes, and I had to compensate her millions...

I can't accept it."

"You are right, many people cannot earn two million dollars in their lifetime, but you are not an ordinary person, you are a football star, and two million dollars is just your monthly salary.

Using a month's salary to avoid jail and save your career, I think most people know what choice to make.

What do you think?"

Danny Carter was silent for a while and said, "Lawyer Jarvis, I want to think about it."

"Are you dissatisfied with the amount of compensation?"

"No, it's not just about money, I don't want to bear the reputation of a strong criminal for the rest of my life.

What I want is innocence and justice."

"Come on, you are still young now. In a few years you will know that these things are nothing at all.

Many sports stars have encountered this situation, and the best choice is to save their careers through reconciliation.

Many cases have proven that this is an iron rule."

Danny Carter said helplessly, "Please give me some more time."

The black female lawyer stood up and said, "You'd better do it as soon as possible.

Mr. Kroenke has lost his patience and may call you at any time...

You should know how much he cares about the Rams, and no matter who affects the Rams... he won't be polite."

Danny Carter asked, "Mr. Kroenke also wants me to reconcile?"

"It's not just Mr. Kroenke, it's the will of the entire Rams organization, because Rams practice has been affected by this incident.

Danny, be smart." The black female lawyer finished her sentence and left the hotel room.

Danny Carter showed an angry look and waved his arms, "Klenk, the Rams...

fuck!

Whose lawyer are you?"

…

noon.

Daisy asks Luke to have dinner with her.

Luke wanted to eat Chinese food and found a Chinese restaurant with a good reputation.

After Luke finished ordering, he opened a bottle of Wuliangye and poured himself a glass, "Would you like some?"

"No, I have work in the afternoon."

Luke smiled, "Are you implying that I have no professionalism?"

"On the contrary, I quite envy your relaxed work attitude."

Luke took a sip of wine and said happily, "You can do it too."

"I hope so too, but...I can't do it."

"Why do you have time to ask me to have dinner with you at noon?"

The waiter brought a plate of food. Luke took a look at it and saw that it was grilled mutton strips. He took a bite and found that it tasted pretty good.

"Danny Carter called me this morning and complained for half an hour."

"What are you complaining about? Are you dissatisfied, or are you dissatisfied with me?"

"No, he was mostly complaining about Attorney Jarvis. They had an unpleasant conversation this morning, and Attorney Jarvis forced him to settle as soon as possible."

"Did I hear it correctly? The lawyer forced the client to settle?"

"The law firm served by Attorney Jarvis is not just Danny Carter, but the entire Rams team. Although Danny Carter did not say it clearly, I think the Rams may be responsible for Jarvis' legal fees.

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Therefore, Jarvis may be considering the interests of the entire Rams team."

Luke said, "Maybe this is why Danny Carter hired us."

"Yes, in this case, he is more willing to believe us." Daisy pointed to another dish, "What is this dish called? It tastes soft and delicious."

"Braised beef tendons with green onions, good stuff."

"As long as it's not something weird." Daisy felt relieved and picked up her chopsticks awkwardly, "Has there been any progress in your investigation?"

"Yes, I found the suspicious man described by the black aunt."

"The black man with the dreadlocks?"

"Yes, his name is Quentin Haggs, and he is a colleague of Billie Warwick's boyfriend. They both work in a convenience store. I saw him this morning. There is indeed something suspicious."

"Do you think he's a car thief?"

"It's very possible, but I don't have enough evidence yet."

"Then what are you going to do?"

In fact, Luke has been thinking about this matter. Through contact with Quentin Haggas, he felt that Quentin Haggas was highly suspicious and might be a car thief.

It is definitely not possible to investigate according to the previous police method. Luke is now investigating like a detective. The methods are more flexible and do not need to be too particular about 'evidence'.

Since you think Quentin Haggis is highly suspicious, you should verify your guess in time.

…

Nine p.m.

A black Ford sedan drove into the Zates neighborhood.

There was loud rock music playing in the car, and the driver could be seen shaking his head in the cab.

The car drove into a yard on the south side of the community and stopped at the garage door. A black man with dreadlocks got out of the car.

The black man with dreadlocks looked around and found an additional figure outside the yard.
To be continued...