mijobooks Chapter 26 Li Wei's Remote Guidance
Chapter 26 Li Wei's Remote Guidance
The W Condominium in Miami's South Beach, known as the "best hotel" and "industry benchmark" in South Beach, has an average price of $110 million to $300 million.
Two swimming pools, poolside bar, private cabanas, 24-hour fitness center, tennis court, spa, private beach access, 24/7 security, CCTV surveillance, doormen and greeters...
In short, it perfectly matches the lifestyle imagined by "rich people".
This place made her unconsciously nervous.
"What? You get nervous too?"
Danielle muttered annoyedly as Li Wei's voice came through her earphones.
"I barely earn 70,000 yuan a year by working myself to the bone. If I break anything here, it could bankrupt me. How could I not be nervous?"
"Hmm... if I told you my annual salary is lower than yours, would you feel any better?"
"How is that possible?"
Danielle clearly didn't believe it.
Even if a former Marine who knows the "Deputy Director of the IRS" were to work as his bodyguard, he wouldn't earn less than her, right?
"It's true, because my previous boss was a stingy idiot, and he couldn't afford to offer a high annual salary."
Danielle deeply sympathized with the idea that her superior was an idiot.
So, while pressing the elevator button for the 25th floor, she asked another question.
"And then, you stopped working for him?"
"Now he works for me."
Danielle no longer sympathized with Levi; all she felt was deep jealousy.
So she stopped talking to Li Wei and went straight to the door of room 2501.
"Ding ding."
Danielle knocked lightly on the door twice, and it was quickly opened from the inside.
A beautiful blonde woman wearing a bathrobe and slippers opened the door.
Tessa Hamilton.
The mistress of Miles Thorne, the leader of the Crocodile Gang.
He is also the second-in-command of the Crocodile Gang, the "financial director," and currently the highest-ranking person in the gang.
"Detective Danielle Harris?"
Unexpectedly, the other party was not nervous after losing their "backer," but instead called out Danielle's full name.
But Danielle wasn't surprised at all, because Levi had told her something.
It wasn't that Tessa relied on Miles for support, but rather that Miles relied on the people behind Tessa for support.
In fact, Miles initiated their affair because Tessa, the "financial director," did more than just provide expense reports for him.
"Don't just stand there at the door. Go in, get a coffee, and let's chat slowly. Don't rush to the point. Cosmetics, jewelry, luxury goods—aren't women interested in those things?"
Danielle wanted to refute Levi's claim that it was a stereotype, at least she wasn't particularly interested in such things.
But she also understood that she couldn't just stand there dumbfounded at the door.
"Excuse me, could you please move aside?"
Danielle's seemingly search-the-door manner startled Tessa for a moment, but she smiled and stepped aside to make way for her.
"That's a bit too abrupt. If I were a terrorist, you definitely wouldn't be able to infiltrate."
Danielle wanted to yell "Shut up!" into the microphone in her collar, but without Levi's "remote guidance," she had no idea what to say. So, she could only endure Levi's comments and step into the room.
Then, she was stunned by the view from the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Do you like it?
Tessa's voice came from behind.
As the door closed, Tessa brushed past her, walked to the sofa, and sat down, leaning back against it.
"What would you like to drink? I recommend Darjeeling, a new tea that my friend brought back from Kolkata last week."
Danielle, who had interrogation experience, immediately realized that the woman in front of her, with her very "indecent" figure, was trying to take control of the conversation.
Danielle, of course, would not do as she wished.
"instant coffee."
Tessa immediately raised his hand to cover his mouth and coughed lightly twice, seemingly trying to hide his laughter.
Li Wei was quite rampant.
"Hahahahaha!"
Danielle knew she was a little embarrassed, but she was more worried that Levi's laughter would be too loud and Tessa would hear it.
So she raised her hand and flicked her hair, taking the opportunity to push the earphones in her ears further in.
Then, she noticed that Tessa had changed her posture at some point, crossing her legs, resting her chin on one hand, and watching her little actions with great interest.
Discovered?
It's all that idiot's fault for laughing too loudly!
Just as Danielle was at a loss, Tessa took the initiative to speak.
"It really looks like it..."
"What?"
Danielle was stunned for a moment.
"I said you're just like me when I was young."
"It's not just about having the same blonde hair, it's about the essence."
"Simple, uncomplicated, and constantly striving towards your goals."
"But because she is young and beautiful, she only needs a few unintentional little gestures, such as flipping her hair, to make those men's hormones explode."
"Instead of relying on cosmetics and beauty treatments to make myself shine perfectly, as I do now."
Danielle was stunned again; she didn't understand why Tessa was saying all this.
At that moment, the voice that Li Wei disliked also rang out.
"Okay, I have to admit, as long as she's in her 'flowering season,' even a tomboy can attract the relentless pursuit of certain people with unusual tastes. Hmm? But you don't seem to have a boyfriend!"
Danielle really wanted to take out her headphones and throw them into the Atlantic Ocean through the French windows.
At this moment, Tessa resumed her reclining posture on the sofa.
"Don't mind her, she's just a woman nearing forty lamenting that she's not young anymore. Please have a seat, let's skip the formalities and get straight to the point. I have a yoga class booked this afternoon..."
As she spoke, Tessa glanced at the clock on the wall before continuing.
You have one and a half hours left.
Danielle was completely on the defensive, but she didn't know how to deal with it for a moment.
But Li Wei gave her a solution.
"Ignore that old woman, just do your own thing. Want something to drink? Go pick one out of the fridge. Oh, and if you have any Coke, remember to get me one too."
Danielle wasn't sure if she was doing the right thing, but she was sure it was better than just standing there doing nothing, so she did it.
She ignored Tessa and went straight to the large three-door refrigerator.
Not knowing which door held the drinks, she simply opened them all.
Then, she got herself a can of instant coffee and brought Li Wei a can of cola.
This time it was Tessa's turn to be stunned, and when she saw Danielle take two cold drinks, she couldn't help but ask a question.
Are you thirsty?
"Does it have anything to do with her?"
"What's it to you?"
Danielle started working as a simultaneous interpreter.
After saying that, Danielle, who was really thirsty, simply didn't care about being reserved and opened the can of coffee and drank it all in one gulp.
"call!"
After letting out a long, satisfying breath, she continued "translating" under Tessa's somewhat puzzled gaze.
"Mayor Harvey Rogers is certainly a good backer, but Tessa, you should consider this—term limits. There's another election coming up soon, isn't there?"
Are you interested in switching from the "political officer" camp to the "civil servant" camp?
Tessa chuckled softly.
"The city government's clerks are also administrative staff, don't you think?"
"Gallard."
Li Wei didn't say much, only mentioning this surname, which Danielle translated word for word.
Then, Tessa sat up straight.
"Little girl, who are you?"
Tessa looked at Danielle with unprecedented seriousness.
"Daniel Harris, Miami Police Department OCD (Organized Crime Investigation Division)."
This time, it wasn't Levi who told Danielle, but rather it was her own subconscious answer out of professional habit.
Tessa smiled.
"Okay, I'll try another way."
"Which university did you attend? What clubs did you join? Or did you have any unforgettable one-night stands?"
Danielle did not answer.
But not out of vigilance, but out of embarrassment.
She found it hard to imagine that one woman would discuss the topic of "one-night stands" so openly with another woman.
"Tell her you are Thomas Gallard's godmother."
Li Wei began to make things up.
But even Danielle, as naive as she was, knew that if she said it, Tessa would think she was crazy.
After waiting for a while and seeing that there was no fun to be had, Li Wei continued to give instructions with disappointment.
"Okay, don't waste your time with her. Tell her to see her after the election, but the price will be different then. Then just leave."
Danielle did as she was told, and then got up and left without hesitation.
Because it wasn't just this place, but also the people she was talking to and the people giving her guidance made her uncomfortable.
She really didn't want to stay here for even a second longer.
But just as she grasped the doorknob, Tessa spoke.
"Let me talk to the person in the earpiece, and I'll give you a clear answer after that."