[Comprehensive Anglo-American] A genius report on love

Chapter 25 Invitation

"Peggy Warren, how did she die?" When Mia asked, Pete had already signaled his men to go to the fbi archives to retrieve information about this person.

"The police said it was an accident..." Grace recalled the scene when she recognized the corpse in the hospital morgue that day. In the icy cold room, under the pure white sheet, the terrifying face that had lost blood and turned blue, her eyes and The mouths are all big, as if they are dying.

Grace was so frightened that she almost collapsed to the ground just by taking a quick glance that day.

Peggy Warren left her hometown and came to work alone in New York. There was no way to contact her family immediately to identify the body. The police said that the last undialed number on Peggy's cell phone before her death was Grace's. That's why she was asked to go to the police station to identify the body.

Reminiscent of Peggy's sudden mysterious words, the bonus that fell from the sky, and her resignation without warning...

Although Grace didn't want to believe that the reality would be as thrilling as described in the movie, but she had to start to doubt it.

Especially yesterday, when she came home from get off work, she found that the house had been broken into and searched. Fortunately, those old letters had been hidden close to her body when she began to doubt the identity of Carverdale, so no one was found. turn up.

Before Peggy's accidental death, she also asked about the case at the police station, and the police officer at the police station told her directly that her suspicions and guesses were completely groundless, and it was impossible for her to file a case.

That's why she had no choice but to report to the FBI.

Peggy Warren's profile was soon on the table in the conference room.

35 years old, a white-collar worker in the company, died of a gunshot wound.

The specific description of the cause of death is probably because of a shooting incident on the road three days ago.

The location is on a highway in the outskirts of New York City.

It was night, and roadblocks were routinely set up on the road to check the passing vehicles. Peggy resigned at that time and was driving her own car to leave New York. She probably wanted to go back to the city where her parents lived in her hometown.

The car in front of her was ordered by the police to get out of the car for a progressive inspection because she refused to show her ID. Unexpectedly, he shot at the two police officers directly, and then raised his gun and started shooting aimlessly in order to prevent other police officers from approaching. Unfortunately, Peggy was shot through the neck artery and died of blood loss.

Police identified the incident as an accidental shooting.

Mia is not good at things like autopsies, and as for firearms, they are just those she learned in fbi training.

After reading the information, Mia pushed the photos of the scene and the police autopsy to others.

Diana glanced at it and said, "It's not as simple as a coincidence."

"Then this case—" Neil cast his eyes on Pete.

Pete looked at Mia, "From today onwards, Mia should be in charge here."

"I think this case is really suspicious and worthy of investigation." Mia put away the evidence brought by Grace, "Grace, I hope you can continue to go back to work, as usual, try not to show any flaws ,not bad?"

"I...but..." She could understand what Mia meant, but when she thought about the possibility of her house being invaded at any time, it was really...

Mia saw Grace's concern, so she waved to Jones from outside the meeting room, "Send Miss Grace back, you are responsible for protecting her these few days, but don't startle her."

"Okay, I understand."

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After sending Grace away, Mia began to assign the investigation work. First of all, it was a comprehensive investigation of all the background of Todd Caverdale's life experience. It would be best if he could find his family members.

Then the focus of the investigation was the time when Carverdale won the lottery in Las Vegas nearly 20 years ago, who he met, who he had contact with, and what suspicious incidents happened.

After Mia was busy for a while, most of the day passed in a blink of an eye, and what Neil thought about during these hours was how to have a separate and thorough talk with Mia after get off work.

Her attitude towards herself today is very strange, and Neil can feel that this strangeness is not just because she wants to hide their relationship from Pete, it seems that she herself insists on keeping a distance from herself.

Under such circumstances, she might not agree to his invitation after work, but Neil immediately thought of Moz again. This kid probably had contacted Mia a long time ago and knew that she would come to New York, so his recent performance So abnormal.

So, after thinking about the wording, Neil finally knocked on the door of Mia's office before leaving get off work.

"Is there something wrong?" Mia asked casually while flipping through the materials.

Neil walked into the office and closed the door, "How about having a meal together after get off work?"

"Ok?"

What should come will always come. Mia has long thought that Neil will never let go of her curiosity to ask her real purpose, just as she actually needs to have an open and honest conversation with Neil.

But she didn't comment at the moment.

"Just as a reminiscence of an old friend, moz also wants to see you."

"You told moz I was in New York?" He'd make excuses.

"I told moz you're my supervisor now and he said he's going to be your number one fan."

"Pfft—" Mia, who had been pretending to be serious, was still amused by his words.

He is still the man she knew many years ago, humorous, and he can easily adjust the atmosphere with a few words.

"Then what do you mean?"

"No problem, I say yes. Where is the place?"

"How about at my house?" Neil pointed to something on his ankle, "You know it's not convenient for me to go too far."

"Okay, but I have to go home once after get off work. You know I just moved here and there are too many things to pack at home."

"need my help?"

"No need." Mia paused and thought of something again, "It's just tidying up first, I may have to buy some new furniture and decorations in a few days, and I won't be polite to you then."

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At 07:30 in the evening, Mia knocked on the door of the landlady's wife June's house, and by the way gave a specially made cookie as a gift.

In her non-working state, she changed out of her old-fashioned shirt dress and put on a round-neck, slim-fitting long-sleeved dress with a large crimson rose printed on a pure black background, elegant and capable.The dull black-rimmed glasses were also taken off, and against the background of the light brown long hair, the dark green eyes exuded a jewel-like brilliance.

She didn't dress up deliberately for this invitation with Neil. A woman should always welcome every moment with her best posture.

Contrary to Neil's many questions and speculations, moz showed the most direct joy for Mia's return, and pulled her to chatter about all kinds of novel things he had seen and heard over the years.

Until Neil, who had finished setting the table, interrupted him mercilessly.

As Mia imagined, Neil Caffrey has always been able to please women with ease.

The top-quality crystal hand-carved decanter contains high-end red wine with a slightly sweet and fruity taste, which is the most popular type for women.

On the long table are sterling silver retro-style candlesticks and silver tableware of the same style.

Although, from get off work to now, just two or three hours is not enough to prepare any delicate food, but a delicious steak is still not difficult for Neil.

Just like his artistic attainments, Neil's culinary skills are equally remarkable.

The atmosphere of the dinner was very harmonious. They each shared the places they had been to and the interesting stories they had experienced over the years. It was not until the last dessert was eaten that Moz left under Neil's hint.

Finally, there were only the two of them left in the room. Mia stood on the balcony with a glass of red wine and looked at the night view of Manhattan.

Mia was not a child born in a big city, so she yearned for such prosperity and hustle and bustle since she was a child. Her parents divorced when she was very young, and then each left home to find their own new happiness. Ya can hardly remember what they looked like, she grew up with her grandmother.

Later, when her grandmother passed away, she left the small town where she grew up. She can still remember that she met Neil on the second day when she first arrived in New York.

A 16-year-old girl like a flower, full of infinite dreams and hopes for the future.

She didn't know whether she should be grateful to God for allowing them to meet at such a beautiful age. Neil is such a handsome, romantic man who makes people unable to extricate themselves.

He took her by the hand and traveled across most of the world, and he single-handedly created the present Mia.

"Why did you leave then?" Standing behind her, Neil finally asked the question that had been buried in his heart for a long time.

"So what answer do you want to hear?" Mia still chose not to answer his question directly.

"Mia, you are not one to avoid problems. What happened back then?" He walked over and tried to talk to her face to face.

"No, I just suddenly want to change my way of life." Mia finally turned around, she leaned against the railing of the balcony, the night wind messed up her long hair, her face was covered with quilt Alcohol-catalyzed flush, slightly blurred eyes.

As it was many years ago, it is heart-wrenching...