Police Detective Bureau.

Luke and Inosa Soster were brought back to the station for interrogation.

This matter had a very bad impact and alarmed the higher-ups of the city bureau.

Reid also arrived at Squad One as soon as possible.

Upon meeting, Reid took the initiative to greet them, "Luke, well done. If it weren't for you discovering Lucas, the police would still be deceived by these damn people."

Luke pointed to Marcus standing beside him, "Marcus and I were working overtime together, and he was the first to discover it."

Reid nodded, increasing his estimation of him, knowing that by sharing the credit with subordinates, one can go higher and further.

He extended his right hand for a fist bump, "Marcus, you did well too. Keep learning from Luke."

Marcus finally received the long-anticipated fist bump and smiled, showing his bright white teeth.

Reid was somewhat worried, "Can we confirm that the person we caught today is indeed Lucas? Let's not make a mistake again."

David answered, "I've seen his movies, I can confirm that he is Lucas."

Reid countered, "Then why was there a mistake with the identity of the deceased? Even if the suspect was deliberately deceiving, don't you have a responsibility too?

Of course, now is not the time to pursue responsibility, I just want to confirm the true identity of the deceased."

The deputy chief echoed, "I agree with Reid's words, we need to first clarify why there was a mistake in recognizing the deceased's identity. Only after we identify the real identity of the deceased can we proceed with the next step of the investigation.

Otherwise, we might make another blunder."

David said, "The responsibility lies with me; I've seen the body of the deceased, and he looked a lot like Lucas.

And when I say similar, it's not just the face, but the hair, clothing, and height as well.

At that time, there were scars on the deceased's forehead and left cheek from resisting, and large patches of bloodstains, plus people's appearance changes somewhat after death.

That somewhat affected my judgment."

Luke continued, "I don't think the responsibility lies with David, I was the first to arrive at the scene.

I asked the assistant director, who was the one who reported the case, about the identity of the deceased.

He told me the deceased was Lucas Soster, which itself was leading.

Not only him, but everyone in the crew thought the deceased was Lucas Soster.

I think that before the police arrived, the key members of the crew had reached a consensus that 'the deceased is Lucas Soster.'

The person who played the most crucial role was Lucas's wife, Inosa Soster. She went to the morgue to identify the body and confirmed the identity of the deceased, which is why the police had no doubts.

Therefore, I believe that we should hold the relevant members of the crew responsible; none of these bastards should think they can get away, we will hold each and every one accountable."

Susan spoke up, "I agree with Luke's view. I suggest we divide the investigation into two directions, one is to confirm the identity of the deceased.

Another is to interrogate the couple Luke and Inosa Soster, who could possibly be the murderers of the deceased."

Reid said, "Good, let's do that. No matter if they are stars or celebrities, anyone who dares deceive the LAPD will pay the price.

Now, take these two bastards to the interrogation room and make sure you interrogate them thoroughly."

"Yes, sir."

There are many who deceive the police, and suspects more or less all lie.

But Lucas is a star, not only did the police think he was dead, but all of America and even fans in other countries knew he was dead.

This incident is too influential, and if not handled properly, the LAPD would become a laughingstock.

…

Susan went to the forensic department to re-examine the identity of the deceased.

Raymond and Jenny investigated the situation of the movie stunt double Abu Gela.

The deputy chief and David were responsible for interrogating Inosa Soster.

Luke and Blackie were interrogating Lucas.

In the interrogation room.

Lucas was already handcuffed to the interrogation chair.

Luke asked him for his name again, "What's your name?"

"Lucas Soster."

Luke got straight to the point, "Why did you kill your movie double Abu Gela?"

"I didn't kill him! His death has nothing to do with me."

"I find it very hard to believe you again, because you've already betrayed the trust of the police, and the whole of America thought you were dead. My mother is a fan of yours; just last night, she mentioned you to me, saying she would support your new movie.

This is how you repay your fans, treating them like fools and deceiving them.

Why?"

"I never intended to deceive fans, it's all a misunderstanding, an accident. I didn't expect it to turn out this way."

Luke pressed, "So, you admit to accidentally killing the double Abu Gela?"

"No no no, his death really has nothing to do with me, I swear to God."

"God is busy registering Abu Gela, He doesn't have time to listen to you."

"I'm telling the truth, we just wanted to use his death to promote the movie, but that doesn't mean we are the murderers.

Please, please believe me, I really have nothing to do with Abu Gela's death."

Luke was observing him all the time, and he seemed sincere, not like he was lying.

But recalling the last time he took his wife's statement, she was crying a river, devastated.

Actors' mouths, deceiving devils.

"When did you find out Abu Gela was dead?"

"I can't be sure the person who died was Abu Gela; it's just a guess."

"The night before last, after we finished shooting the scene where I'm buried alive, I went back to the hotel to take a shower and almost fainted in the bathroom."

Director Bell demands a lot from his actors, and I've been fully devoted to filming these past few days, almost non-stop, day and night. My body is extremely exhausted and has been in a sub-healthy state."

I felt that I couldn't keep this up; my body couldn't take it anymore.

I called Director Bell to explain the situation, and he knew how much I had put in during this time. He agreed to let me rest for a few days.

To shoot the scenes of my body double, Abu Gela, first.

After getting the director's permission, I felt my whole body relax. I turned off my cell phone so I could completely unwind."

The next morning, my wife woke me up, saying Director Bell had called."

At that time, I still thought my vacation was ruined, but I didn't dare delay and hurriedly answered the phone."

On the call, I learned that they had found a body in the big pit from last night's shoot, with a similar appearance, hair, build, and clothes to mine. They mistook the dead person for me."

For a while, I thought of Abu Gela because during previous nighttime movie shoots, when the lighting was dim, people often mistook us for each other."

I wanted to rush to the scene right then to clear things up, to prevent rumors and not affect the investigation and the work of the crew."

But, Director Becker refused me. He told me to continue my vacation and to avoid any contact with the outside world for now."

I asked him why, and he asked me if I wanted to become a star again, if I hoped the movie would be a big hit?

I replied, yes, I really did."

He told me to stay hidden, let the situation simmer for a while, and after some time, to come forward, which would not only promote the film but also not affect me too much."

Luke questioned, "He told you that and you believed him? I don't think it's that simple. Don't think you can extricate yourself from this and be fine. The police want to hear the truth."

"Everything I've said is true. I also had my doubts at that time. What if the police found out? What if the police arrested me? How would I explain this to my fans?"

Becker told me he had shot many detective movies and knew the police generally don't reveal case details, and the fans wouldn't know much either."

He even told me to go on a wilderness expedition, to say it was a solo survival retreat to evolve my spirit, and that only after a few days of being back would I learn about my 'murder,' then I would voluntarily go to the police station. They wouldn't be able to do anything to me."

He had everything planned out, telling me to follow his lead.

I knew there might be risks, but... I needed the job; I didn't dare cross him."

Luke took a quick note, "Who knows about your fake death?"

"My wife and Director Becker."

Luke put down his pen, "I'm giving you another chance. Who else?"

Although a director has a lot of power, Luke didn't believe this could be decided by one person alone.

Lucas Soster hesitated for a moment, "And the producer, Rossi Bill."

"Who is the mastermind?"

"I don't know; it was Director Bell who contacted me.

I knew it wasn't right to do this, and I didn't want to agree to him at the time, worried about being discovered by the police."

But Director Bell said it was producer Rossi Bill's idea.

At that moment, I knew I had no choice.

If I went against their wishes, I wouldn't be able to survive in this circle; it would be very miserable."

Luke pressed, "Why did they ask you to do this?"

Lucas sighed, "Hollywood makes five hundred movies a year, but only a tenth of them are real hits. The rest are lucky to break even; most will lose money.

No one can guarantee their movie will be a blockbuster, no one can accurately predict the market or understand the audience's heart."

So, they hoped to use my fake death to boost the movie's popularity, just like 'Fast and Furious 7.' Although Paul died, the film sold well, and aside from Paul himself, everyone made money."

Luke said, "You're right, Paul is dead, but you're not. You're also one of the biggest beneficiaries."

Lucas covered his face with his hands, "Sorry, I didn't expect things to turn out this way."

Luke stared at him, "Lucas, can I trust you?"

"Yes, you can. I'm innocent."

"The killer might have been injured while killing the victim, Abu Gela. We want to examine you for any wounds."

Lucas frowned, "Is it mandatory? Can I refuse?"

"Of course, it's your right; if you were a suspect, you would refuse too."

Lucas's tone was firm, "I am not a suspect."

"Everyone who sits in that chair says the same thing."

Lucas was silent for a while, "I am willing to let you check my body because I am innocent, with a clear conscience."

"Good. My impression of you has somewhat improved," Luke said to Marcus, who was at his side, "Take him to the rest room for a checkup."

Becker frowned, showing some reluctance, "I'm straight, and I don't particularly like looking at a man's naked body."

"Same here, but someone has to do it, and I believe you can handle it," Luke said, patting his shoulder.

"OK." Becker took a deep breath, "I'll do it."

"Do you know what to check for?"

"Of course." Becker opened his mouth and mimicked a biting motion.

Luke had examined the body's wounds and suspected that the victim might have bitten the killer, leaving teeth marks on the attacker.

He gave a thumbs up, "Waiting for your good news."

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