Chapter 755: Chapter 757: Vacation Arrangements, Luo An’s Operation
Tuesday, 2pm, Washington D.C, Special Investigation Unit’s office area.
"Vireness is missing?"
Hearing Michelle’s words, Reesi and Winslow incredulously widened their eyes, Mona and Chenier also showed faces full of surprise.
They glanced at each other, all seeing the astonishment on each other’s faces, then simultaneously turned their heads to look at Luo An.
As the leader of the Special Investigation Unit, Luo An was the one who most frequently communicated with Vireness. If Vireness was missing, Luo An would definitely know something.
As expected by everyone, Luo An, sitting in the chair, had a very calm expression and waved his hand, saying:
"Vireness is working on a case."
A week ago, Vireness sent Luo An a message, telling him she had to handle an incident personally and would disappear for some time. During that period, they should contact Mr. Clement directly if there was any problem.
What the incident was specifically, Vireness didn’t say and Luo An didn’t know. After a brief conversation, Luo An asked Vireness to be careful, and then Vireness hung up the phone.
"Okay then."
Hearing Luo An’s explanation, although Winslow and Reesi still had doubts, they did not continue to ask too much.
They all knew a bit about Vireness. Vireness was not the type to sit in the office all day; she had led missions in the field before and was not lacking in resourcefulness or skills.
The group shifted the topic from this matter, quickly moving on to vacation plans.
"The day after tomorrow is Christmas Eve, and the day after that is Christmas Day."
Counting on her fingers, Reesi looked at everyone with a smile and asked:
"How are you guys planning to spend these days? Any plans?"
"Lanita and my parents are coming over those days. Both our families plan to have a meal together."
Winslow finished off Reesi’s apple in a few bites and said with a smile:
"A family gathering, the last time our families got together was four years ago."
Winslow’s holiday plans were very warm. Michelle and her own mother weren’t close, but she also planned to go back for a visit.
Chenier picked up her coffee and took a sip, saying softly:
"I’m the same, going home to see my parents."
Reesi chuckled, leaned towards Chenier, and hugged her shoulders, asking:
"I remember you saying before that there was a guy pursuing you, how’s that going now?"
Gossip is always very appealing. Hearing Reesi’s question, everyone present turned their attention to Chenier, including Luo An and Mona.
"Not so well."
Facing everyone’s curious gazes, Chenier didn’t feel uncomfortable and simply said:
"The guy is a doctor working in the hospital. We met while seeing doctors for my parents.
He thought I worked as a regular clerk in some government department in Washington D.C, I told him I’m an FBI agent who often goes on field missions, but he didn’t believe it.
Later, I went to the hospital to pick up medicine and encountered an injured robber trying to escape, so I kicked him and knocked him unconscious, then turned him over to the local police.
After that, I had no more contact with the doctor."
"..."
The room fell silent, everyone dumbstruck.
Chenier’s abilities were only second to Luo An and Winslow; she indeed had the capability to knock someone out with a kick. Reesi and Mona could imagine the look on that male doctor’s face when he witnessed that scene.
Mona gently patted Chenier’s shoulder and turned to Reesi, asking:
"What about you, Reesi? You’ve been asking about our holiday plans; what are you up to?"
"I’m not up to anything, just asking."
Reesi explained somewhat awkwardly, spreading his hands:
"I went for a medical checkup a few days ago and the results showed my health is quite... spectacular.
So, I’ve given up bars and parties now, focusing on nurturing my health."
The expressions of Mona and others changed slightly, and just as they were about to ask about Reesi’s health conditions, Luo An, who had been silent, asked with a laugh:
"You quit bars and parties, but what about women?"
"Also... cut down a bit."
Reesi chuckled and said:
"Now I only date two girls a week."
Mona, Chenier, and Winslow all rolled their eyes simultaneously; their concerns vanished, it seemed he was fine after all.
"Speaking of which, I should really thank you, Luo An."
Reesi, thick-skinned in this regard and selectively ignoring the glares from Chenier and the others, refilled Luo An’s tea cup with water, and smilingly said:
"Do you remember the neighbor who thought I was too noisy? Their family moved out of Washington D.C. due to financial problems a few days ago.
And I’ve already bought their villa."
"You bought another villa?"
Winslow and Chenier were quite surprised, Reesi nodded proudly and patting Luo An’s shoulder, laughed:
"All thanks to the bonus Luo An distributed!"
After the Deputy Governor’s murder case, Mr. Morgan was true to his word, transferring the promised Ten Million Dollars directly to the special investigation team’s account.
Luo An didn’t delay, the next day, he distributed this money among the members of the special investigation team.
Team leader Luo An got four million, Mona, Reesi, Michelle, Winslow, and Chenier each got one million; the remaining funds after deducting taxes were kept in the account for future case expenses.
The day the funds arrived, Winslow, Chenier, Michelle, and Reesi’s faces lit up with happiness, their admiration and loyalty for Luo An soared once more, and that night, Mona also turned host.
After a brief commotion, the clock pointed to the end of their shift, and Reesi, Winslow, Chenier, and Michelle left one after the other. Lastly, Mona and Luo An, leaning on a walking stick, left the office area.
Christmas is a very important holiday for the federal public, so the next few days are holidays; Mona bought some groceries on the way and then drove Luo An back to the villa.
After a rest, Reesi went into the kitchen to prepare dinner, while Luo An sat in front of the laptop in the study on the third floor, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
After the Deputy Governor’s murder case, Luo An gained four million dollars. Including the bonuses from the National Assembly Chairman’s case, the serial murder case, the cursed gem ring case, the FBI and CIA list case, and his basic salary, Luo An’s earnings over the past few months totalled fifteen million dollars.
This amount wasn’t as much as he would have gotten from Wall Street, but it was a considerable sum, and putting it in the bank would only depreciate its value, so the best option was to invest it.
In November, Luo An used this money to buy stocks; he bought shares in five listed companies in one go, and also chose to short sell three companies.
One of the companies he short sold was Illinois Nuclear Energy Company.
In December, when scandals came to light, the stocks of Illinois Nuclear Energy Company plummeted. Luo An made nearly eleven million dollars by short selling its stocks worth four million dollars in a week.
This sum seemed substantial, but for those orchestrating the dump and for Illinois Nuclear Energy Company, with a market value of over 30 billion, it was not significant.
Luo An aimed for this result, and so he decisively pulled out, taking his eleven million dollars and exiting the market.
Later, Leiden Perelman was "mysteriously sniped" from a long distance, and the stock prices of Illinois Nuclear Energy Company started being manipulated; Luo An watched from afar without entering the market.
With his goals achieved and successfully killing two birds with one stone, there was no need to make more moves, to avoid drawing attention.