Michael Arthur spoke seriously, "You're not bad, better than most of the police officers I've met."

Jack laughed, "Are you complimenting me?"

"Of course."

"Concerning the case of Novina Jones, do you have any more clues to add?" Luke interrupted the two.

When people meet someone stronger than themselves, they develop a sense of competition.

If they meet someone much stronger, respect or admiration arises, and Luke didn't want Jack to become an ardent fan of the other party.

"No," Michael Arthur sighed, looking at Luke, "you're very skilled, I should have shared the clues with you earlier."

Jack puffed out his chest, proud, "Do you regret your actions?"

"I wouldn't say regret, even if I was given another chance.

I might still choose to take down those three scumbags, that was the only thing I could do for Novina Jones.

Every time I think about the harm they did to Novina Jones...

I feel it was all worth it and I have no regrets."

Jack sighed, "Those three are indeed scum, what you did felt gratifying, but now you must face legal consequences, you might spend the rest of your life in prison."

"Everyone must be accountable for their actions, as long as they can stand justified," Michael Arthur said, pointing to his chest, speaking indifferently,

"I've explained everything, you should go on with your investigation, stop wasting time on me.

Captain Lee, I hope you capture me as well as the real murderer!"

Luke stood up, "I will do my best."

Jack waved his hand, "Wait, I have one last question."

"Go ahead."

"Do you know how to use a gun?"

Michael Arthur smiled, "I hope you never find out the answer."

...

Back at the squad office, Luke called a meeting.

The deputy chief asked, "How did the interrogation go? Was it smooth?"

Luke replied, "Michael Arthur only admitted to harming the African-American victim, Said McKin, he denies injuring Petrov and Eddie Ross.

Although he refuses to confess, he made hypothetical statements, recounting the course of the crime."

"What kind of deal does he want?"

"He hopes the prosecution drops all charges against him."

The deputy shook his head, "What a greedy man."

Jackson said, "Is his hypothetical statement believable?"

"It's quite credible, he shares the same goal as us, catching the murderer of Novina Jones," Luke then recounted Michael Arthur's hypothetical statement.

Jackson touched his neck, still shaken, "If what he said is true, he's a man of integrity and loyalty.

But on the other hand, what did he do before?"

Luke picked up a tea cup, sipped the tea, "He didn't want to say, but as long as he doesn't want to go to prison, the power behind him will be exposed sooner or later."

"Then we need to keep our eyes peeled," the deputy chuckled, then continued, "Since we have confirmed that he is not the murderer of Novina Jones, we should not focus too much energy on him.

We should investigate in a new direction."

"Deputy, what do you think?"

"Based on the existing evidence, Petrov, Eddie Ross, and Said McKin can temporarily be ruled out.

Since the victim Novina Jones had no close relations here apart from work, and minimal interaction with the outside.

I still believe her death is related to her job." The deputy paused, then continued,

"From previous investigations, the likelihood of the Furry Bear Gang being involved is also not high.

The most likely conflict with the victim could have been with a client, I think we should investigate from this angle."

Jackson said, "You're right, but the range of clients is too broad. The ways street prostitutes operate are mostly in the open streets, completing transactions with direct cash payments, without even a receipt, where do we start to investigate?"

Luke opened his notebook, "Just now during Michael Arthur's deposition, he mentioned a clue.

When he was returning home, he found Novina Jones's bracelet at the intersection of Veros Street and Stavern Street.

I suspect that the victim was abducted there, it could likely be the first scene."

The deputy said, "That would be easy then, if there's surveillance, it could capture footage of the victim being abducted.

This case would be halfway solved."

Luke shook his head, "I'm afraid it's not that simple, according to Michael Arthur there are no surveillance cameras around."

The deputy spread his hands, "It seems the murderer is quite aware of anti-surveillance."

Jack added, "Or perhaps just lucky."

Luke surveyed everyone, "Does anyone else have any thoughts?"

No one responded, Luke began assigning tasks, "Deputy, continue to check the contacts on the victim's phone, these people are mostly regulars, and the possibility of them committing the crime is higher.

I'll take a team to the first crime scene to check if there are concealed cameras or witnesses."

"Yes, captain."

...

Half an hour later.

In the vicinity of the intersection of Veros Street and Stavern Street.

Two cars stopped on the side of the road.

The car door opened, Luke got out of the car, looked around to make sure everything was normal, then waved his hand.

The rear door of the car opened, Jack escorted Michael Arthur out of the car.

Luke asked, "Where exactly did you find the bracelet?"

Michael Arthur looked around, walked forward a bit, and pointed to a position about ten meters from the intersection, "I found the bracelet right here."

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