Luke drove while also contemplating the capture plan.

If Luke's guess was correct, then the two robbers might be hiding in the Maserati, looking for an opportunity to escape.

Capturing ordinary robbers in a stakeout wouldn't be difficult, but these two were different as they might have bombs on them.

Even Muriel Balldini might have been strapped with a remote-controlled bomb, which would allow them to maintain better control over her.

The Maserati wasn't driving fast, which made Luke believe that the robbers were probably also observing and waiting for a chance to make a run for it.

To be on the safe side, Luke also called for backup; he didn't redirect the second squad, instead ensuring they continued to watch Muriel Balldini's home.

Since there were two robbers, Luke wasn't sure if they would split up and act separately. If one was in the car and the other at the house, moving the second squad might allow the one hiding at the house to escape.

Raymond and others continued to review surveillance, which Luke didn't pull away from either; they might discover new clues through the footage.

Luke directly called the nearby patrol officers for support, and the Los Angeles patrol force proved to be very reliable.

The Maserati passed through a few intersections and drove onto Carlos Avenue.

This location was one of the busiest commercial districts in Los Angeles.

Slowing down, the Maserati neared a three-story building with a steel-frame structure and floor-to-ceiling windows that gave off a strong modern vibe.

The Maserati turned on its right signal and entered the underground parking garage on the first level.

The Mercedes G-Class followed closely behind.

By now, the robbers must have realized they were being followed, but Luke actually wasn't concerned about being detected.

The Maserati pulled into a parking space along the side.

Shortly after, Muriel Balldini stepped out of the driver's seat, glanced back at the car, and then swiftly walked towards the elevator.

Luke parked nearby and kept an eye on the Maserati and Muriel Balldini.

Even after Muriel Balldini took the elevator, there was still no reaction from the Maserati.

At this point, Jenny couldn't help but express her doubt, "Captain, did we guess wrong?

Muriel Balldini has already taken the elevator, so why is there still no movement from the robbers?

Even if Muriel Balldini is carrying a bomb, aren't they worried she'll call the police?"

Little Black suggested, "Should we go check next to the Maserati?

Our assumptions so far might have been wrong; the robbers might not have kidnapped Muriel Balldini."

Luke didn't respond; if the robbers hadn't kidnapped Muriel Balldini, there was no need to rush.

Suppose the robbers did, in fact, kidnap Muriel Balldini. Then, putting himself in the robber's shoes, what would he do?

This office building was different from those in his home country which often had dozens of floors, potentially exceeding the effective range of a remote control.

But this office building only had three floors and wasn't very large. As long as Muriel Balldini didn't leave, no matter which corner of the building she was in, the bomb remote control would be effective.

In other words, although Muriel Balldini was out of the robbers' sight, she had not completely escaped danger and was still within their control.

Luke still believed there was a high probability that the robbers were hiding in the car, and their delay in coming out was likely due to concerns about the police.

After a moment of thought, Luke decided, "Jenny, get out of the car with me.

Marcus, you continue to stay in the car and secretly observe the Maserati, reporting back to me in a timely manner."

At the same time, Luke once again communicated with the patrolling officers for support, asking them to act low-key, to divide and conquer without alarming the robbers.

Luke and Jenny got out of the car, turned it off, locked it, and went straight towards the elevator to go upstairs.

Two minutes later, the rear door on the right side of the Maserati opened and a man wearing a baseball cap peeked out, slowly getting out of the car with a black backpack slung over his shoulders, gesturing to someone inside the car.

The door on the other side opened as well, and a white man carrying a blue backpack got out, complaining, "I almost suffocated in there. These damn cops have noses better than dogs, they found us so quickly."

The man in the baseball cap urged in a low voice, "Cut the chatter, let's get out of here fast.

The police might come downstairs any moment, and those FBI jerks aren't easy to deal with either."

The man with the blue backpack glanced at the Mercedes car, "Where did those stinking cops get a Mercedes G500? I've always wanted to buy a car like this. Are cops really that rich?

I should have changed careers a long time ago."

"Stop envying. The money we made from these two jobs is enough to buy you ten of those cars." After a brief conversation, the two bowed their heads and hurriedly walked toward the exit of the parking garage.

Suddenly, the sound of footsteps could vaguely be heard in the surroundings. The man with the baseball cap felt something was off, scanned the area but didn't find any issues, and urged again, "Let's run, once we leave here, we're free."

The two robbers could already see the exit ramp, the sunshine within reach.

"Da-da-da..."

Footsteps rang out once more.

Several gun-wielding figures suddenly emerged from behind parked cars, "Police, don't move."

"Put your hands where we can see them."

"Lie down on the ground."

"I told you not to move!"

"Bang bang bang!"

A burst of gunfire followed.

Sparks flew in all directions.

The man with the blue backpack was hit by several bullets and fell to the ground, blood spurting out; his right hand had already reached into his pocket.

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