New York, Manhattan, Galip Building.

This is the most prosperous area in New York, with very convenient transportation. The subway station is only a few dozen meters away from the building.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Luke took the subway and rushed to Galip Building.

Hamadi Shaw's company is located on the seventh floor of Galip Building.

Luke got off the elevator. There was a sign on the glass door on the right, Trick Investment Company.

Luke entered the company, walked to the front desk, and said to the white woman sitting inside, "Hi, beauty, good morning."

The white woman raised her head, smoothed her red hair, and looked at Luke with a pair of blue eyes, "Hello sir, what can I do for you?"

"Your hair is beautiful."

"Thank you." The red-haired woman smiled.

"Is Mr. Hamadi Shaw here?"

The red-haired woman did not answer directly, "Sir, do you have an appointment?"

"Yes, my name is Luke Lee."

"Mr. Li, nice to meet you.

Mr. Hamadi Xiao is waiting for you in the office, please come with me."

The red-haired woman stood up, wearing a black professional skirt and red leather shoes more than ten centimeters high, and led Luke to the end of the corridor.

A white man wearing a black suit stood on the west side of the chairman's office.

The red-haired woman said to the man in a suit, "The guests invited by Mr. Xiao have arrived."

The man in the suit looked at Luke carefully and asked, "Sir, what is your name?"

"Luke Lee."

The man in a suit opened the office door and said, "Mr. Xiao, your guests have arrived."

"Invite him in."

The man in the suit stepped aside and made an invitation gesture, "Mr. Li, please come in."

Luke also looked at the man in the suit. The black suit looked a little tight on him. He had a strong figure and did not look like someone who often sat in an office. He was probably a bodyguard hired by Hamadi Xiao.

Luke entered the office and saw a white man about fifty years old walking towards him. The man was short and somewhat bald. He smiled and said, "Hello Consultant Li, I am Hamadi Xiao."

Luke shook hands with the other party and said, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Xiao."

"Please take a seat." Hamadi Xiao waved his hand, signaling the man in the suit to leave. Only Luke and Hamadi Xiao were left in the room.

"Mr. Li, would you like a cup of coffee or wine?"

Luke smiled, "This is the first time someone has invited me to drink in the office.

Is there any good wine?”

"I can't say it's a good wine. It's the whiskey I brew at my winery. It tastes pretty good."

Hamadi Xiao poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Luke.

Luke smelled the taste and took a sip, "It has a mellow taste and a light fruity aroma. It's a good wine."

"I'm glad you like it." Hamadi Xiao smiled, put down his wine glass,

"OK, let's talk business."

"I am a businessman and have invested in many fields. As long as I am interested and think there is an opportunity to make money, I will have the idea of ​​​​investing.

I'm lucky, I make more money than I lose.

Some time ago, I set my sights on a pier in Los Angeles.

In fact, I have been interested in this industry for a long time.

This industry has huge benefits, but also comes with high risks and challenges. It is also my favorite type of business.

But there have been no suitable investment opportunities.

Until some time ago, the terminal in Los Angeles was on the verge of bankruptcy due to poor management.

I think this is an opportunity.

I want to acquire that terminal company. The person in charge of the terminal company is also very sincere and we have a good discussion.

Just when I was about to go to Los Angeles to negotiate the acquisition contract, I received a threatening phone call.

The other party ordered me to give up the acquisition of the dock and threatened to shoot me in the head if I dared to go to Los Angeles.

I don't want to get into trouble, but I won't be deterred by such cheap tactics.

Therefore, I would like to ask you to be my security consultant."

"How many threatening calls have you received?"

"once."

"Could it be a prank?"

"It's impossible. The person who made the threatening phone call knows me very well and also knows about the acquisition agreement between me and the terminal company.

He definitely came prepared."

Luke probed, "Have you hired a professional bodyguard?"

"Not only me, my family also has bodyguards around them."

"Then what can I do?"

"I'd like to ask you to escort me to Los Angeles."

"Are you worried about them ambushing you on the road?"

"Yes."

"Then just hire a few more bodyguards. Why do you need me as a security consultant?"

"Bodyguards can protect me personally, but they can't take care of my business.

My trip to Los Angeles is just the beginning. I still have to discuss the acquisition with the terminal company.

If I can successfully acquire the terminal, I need to establish a foothold in Los Angeles.

The dock business is very complex, involving all walks of life and various industries.

If someone wants to cause trouble, there are many ways.

For example, they can bribe a gang and let the gang members go to the dock to cause trouble. The business of the dock will be affected or even shut down directly.

I'm at a huge loss.

I know you have connections with the LAPD and the FBI.

I hope you can help take care of the dock business.

I don't need you to do anything extra, just maintain the order of the dock."

Hamadi Xiao took a sip of wine and continued, "Of course, this will happen in the future.

All you have to do now is send me to Los Angeles.

If we cooperate well and I can successfully acquire the terminal, we can sign a long-term security consulting agreement.

what do you think?"

Luke asked, "Who do you think the main threat comes from?"

"I don't know either.

The person who made the threatening call was using a prepaid mobile phone. I couldn't find out the identity of the caller, but I can confirm that the call was from Los Angeles.

As far as I know, in addition to the terminal in Los Angeles that I want to acquire, there are several companies interested in that terminal.

As long as they scare me away, they will lose a strong competitor who can acquire the terminal at a lower price.

It's a very inferior method, but it works very well, and the cost is only the cost of a prepaid mobile phone." Hamadi Xiao's face turned cold and his tone was low, "Unfortunately, they found the wrong person.

If I was so easily scared, I would have gone bankrupt countless times."

Luke asked, "How are you going to get to Los Angeles?"

"drive."

Luke touched his chin, "Driving from New York to Los Angeles is almost across the entire United States.

If the person who is threatening you is really targeting you, he may do it on the road.

Why not fly? It would be safer."

Hamadi Xiao pointed to his chest, "The doctor doesn't recommend that I fly.

Although I don’t think it’s a big problem…

However, I don’t want to go to see God in advance, even if there is only one chance in a thousand.
To be continued...