The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Chapter 154 Stay Away from Erica

In the study of the villa, Mary Ferguson, who had just arrived, hugged Erica tightly. Only when she felt the warmth of her daughter's body did she feel relieved.

As a mother, she couldn't help but complain: "I told you to go to business school, but you insisted on becoming a police officer."

"I'm not injured. Hawke and I killed all those who dared to attack me." Erica comforted her mother in her own unique way, and then said, "I don't know anything about finance and business. I grew up playing with guns. The police can shoot legally."

She also said something that fits her situation very well: "Someone has to inherit Dad's business."

Mary shook her head and said no more. She turned to look at Hawke and said, "You're not hurt, are you?"

"No." Hawke deliberately said something to ease the atmosphere: "Erica protected me very well."

Erica glared at him and told him the truth: "Hawk protected me. He killed 13 bastards and I only killed 8."

Brian next to him couldn't help but say, "Why do I sound like I'm showing off?"

He pointed outside: "You two got so much stuff? Is this still a house?"

Hawke said: "Most of these things are custom made and installed. We can't do it by two people."

Mary had this villa renovated. The glass was made of bulletproof material, and things like spotlights were custom-made by Erica from these manufacturers.

During the past half month, Hawke and Erica had mostly dug a few holes, pulled some wires, and installed some gadgets on trees and lamp poles. Even the pits with the largest construction costs were dug by hired workers.

As for the underground nozzle that sprays pepper water, this is the irrigation equipment that comes with the villa when it is delivered. You only need to change the water supply system and connect a supply pipe. When it is needed, it will not spray water.

Mary said with a serious face: "There are problems with the management of Yinhu Community. They didn't give any warning when so many criminals came in. I will negotiate with the development management company and ask them to give an explanation."

Most of the criminals are dead, someone has to be held accountable.

Susie came in from the door at this time and said, "There are a lot of media reporters gathered outside. We need to make an advance response. Hawke, what do you and Erica think?"

Hawke said bluntly: "The surveillance video only captured the outdoors, so just pretend I don't exist."

He turned to Erica and said, "You make the decision."

Mary interrupted, "Let the spokesperson handle it..."

Erica understood what her mother was worried about and said, "Even if I don't stand up, the hatred between us and the Mule Gang will not disappear. I am already a thorn in their side, so one more doesn't matter."

Mary thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.

Susie quickly said goodbye and left to deal with media matters.

Hawke found her and talked for a while.

The surveillance video was originally shot by Hawke and Erica, and Fox Channel 11 has cooperated with them several times, so Susie naturally had no objection.

It was not convenient to go out at this moment, so Hawke called Megan Taylor and arranged to meet tomorrow to discuss the details.

Erica arranged for her mother to rest and called several relatives.

Hawke came upstairs and handed her the Mercedes-Benz key: "You can drive this bulletproof car first. I will find a manufacturer to make you a brand new one."

The Cherokee that Erica parked in front of the villa was also a bulletproof vehicle, but under the intensive firepower attack of the Mule Gang bandits, it had suffered multiple damages and its bulletproof function had been seriously reduced.

She didn't answer: "No, Mom will have someone drive a new one over."

Hawke didn't say anything more and put away the key: "We can sell the video tomorrow and use the money to renovate the villa."

Erica leaned on him and remembered something: "Aren't you planning to set up a new online media company? Can this video be used to publish and attract users?"

Hawke said: "My online media is still under planning and will not be online for a while. This kind of social news is not a secret celebrity scandal. There are so many media reporters outside the villa. The timeliness is very high and the heat will not last that long."

Erica nodded: "You are more professional than me in this area, I will listen to you."

Hawke has thought of several breaking news stories after the new media website is established. He will decide which one to choose based on the actual situation at that time.

What North America's literary and sports superstars lack the least is shocking scandals.

Hawke has already brought in the Ferguson family's business investment company to invest.

If you want to target the Ackerman family, you must first be strong enough.

That night, many media reporters gathered outside the villa and finally received the police report from LAPD.

When they learned that star police officer Erica Ferguson was retaliated by 21 Mule Gang drug dealers who broke into her home, not only was she not injured, but she also created an exaggerated record of killing 20 gangsters and seriously injuring 1 gangster, everyone was shocked and petrified.

Many reporters did not believe it and questioned Susie, who was responsible for reporting the police situation. Susie once again gave a clear answer and told all reporters that LAPD would hold a press conference at an appropriate time after preliminarily handling the case.

The next morning, Los Angeles-based newspapers and television stations, including the Los Angeles Times, made Erica's story the front page of the news.

Erica's father, Carter Ferguson, one of the five members of the Police Commission, convened a meeting to discuss the follow-up matters.

Because the LAPD's law enforcement authority is limited to Los Angeles, the Police Commission decided to cooperate with the DEA to launch the most violent crackdown on the Mule Gang.

This involves the safety and reputation of the entire LAPD.

But Paul Ferguson acted faster. The only granddaughter of the third generation of the Ferguson family, who was also his favorite grandchild, was threatened in this way, and the old man was furious. That morning, Paul gave a few instructions to the housekeeper, and the housekeeper went to the security company again.

A supervisor from the family security company went abroad on business before noon and contacted foreign mercenaries.

Paul Ferguson had never taken care of the Mule Gang, as he had kept them there to help Erica gain experience and merit.

Now, there is no need.

This morning, Mary also met with the development and management company of the Silver Lake community.

Although two security guards from the other side died, it is also a fact that they did not do their job well.

The development company's house sales were already poor, and with this kind of incident happening, it was very clear that once Erica Ferguson publicly sold off the houses in the Silver Lake community, it would be a fatal blow to them.

Houses in this neighborhood will be unpopular.

More importantly, they also acquired another piece of land near Silver Lake and waited for the opportunity to develop the second phase.

If the first phase is a failure, let alone the second phase.

The company said it would cover all maintenance costs for the villa, install a security system free of charge as requested by the owner, and pay $100 million as mental compensation to Hawke and Erica.

Hawke asked Erica for her opinion and decided to use the old method. He signed a business strategy consulting agreement with the development company in the name of West Coast Studio, with a value of $100 million.

Hawke naturally knew nothing about real estate, so he threw the so-called strategic plan directly to Caroline, asking her to try her best to produce a consulting book that was logically coherent in terms of text and could handle the business aspects.

The other party will definitely not adopt it.

Inside the villa, Brian reviewed the consulting agreement, confirmed that there were no problems, and asked Hawke and Erica to sign it.

The development company's general manager then left.

Brian came over and put his arm around Hawke's shoulders: "Hey man, this is a big income, you should treat me."

Hawke was very conscious: "I invite you to go to the Ater Mountain Shooting Range to practice shooting. Erica and I will cover the money for buying the gun and the training expenses."

"Forget it, forget it." Brian was a little scared: "I don't think I'm strong enough to play with guns with you guys."

Erica said, "Be careful of what you did a while ago, or someone might shoot you in the back."

Brian thought of Hawke's involvement: "Don't worry, Hawke will protect me."

Hawke didn't want to waste his time and said to Erica, "I will open a separate account and put the money we get together in this account. In the future, we will use this account to pay for travel, gun purchases, hunting training, etc."

"Okay." Erica had no objection, but she wanted to make one thing clear: "The income from the video belongs to you. We have already agreed that I get the fame and you get the profit."

Hawke didn't hesitate: "No problem."

Brian interrupted, "Wait, I found a key problem. You actually plan to open a separate account? What do you want to do? Another time..."

"Shut up!" Hawke took out the Glock pistol from his waist and slammed it on the table. "Do you want to bless or curse? Just say it."

Brian swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and walked out of the room.

He wondered: "Why is my words so effective?"

The bastard didn't give up, and to verify it, he whispered: "I wish you the best next time you encounter a shooting involving hundreds of people!"

Hawke took the Mercedes keys and the memory disk: "I'm going to the Fox Center."

Erica said, "I have to go home too. I won't be able to rest until my family sees me."

The two men drove out of the villa in bulletproof cars.

On Erica's side, two more cars followed.

After the press conference is over tomorrow, she will have to go to the police station to complete the necessary procedures and then begin her administrative leave.

Hawke entered the Fox Television Center and went directly to Channel 11 and found Megan's office.

Megan couldn't wait any longer and watched the video carefully.

The number of gangsters and their firepower in the video made her feel uneasy.

For most people, facing such an attack, it would be amazing if they could hold out until the police arrive.

These two people almost wiped out all the bandits of the Mule Gang.

Megan watched the video but did not speak. Instead, she recalled it carefully and said to Hawke: "Although some things should not be said, we are old friends. I sincerely give you a suggestion, stay away from Erica Ferguson."

Hawke was surprised: "Why?"

Megan said seriously: "It's only been a short time, less than a year, right? How many times have you been attacked when she and you were present at the same time?"

(End of this chapter)