North American Detective: I am Proficient in All Kinds of Gun Quick Draws-Chapter 109 - 99 Criminal Motive_1

"The victim’s name is Howard Megan, 20 years old, a sophomore at the University of California." Daisy handed a document to Dean. "He took a two-week long vacation three days ago, so he could return to campus after the winter break. Based on your tip, I found something very interesting."

"What?"

"I want Volcano Ice Cream!"

Daisy stuck out a finger, unable to resist licking her sexy, red lips.

That stuff was delicious, just not cheap. Her monthly income was all spent on cosmetics and female companions, so after meeting Dean, that generous guy, she’d developed a habit of extorting him.

Dean rolled his eyes. "How about I treat you to a Los Angeles Cheese Big Cigar? I guarantee you’ll want another one after trying it once."

"What Los Angeles Cheese Big Cigar?" Daisy asked, somewhat puzzled. When it came to good food, she was always in the know.

Harry, that bad egg, burst into laughter and thrust his hips at Daisy. "Daisy, I’ve got chocolate big cigars here too, want one... OW!"

His agonized, distorted scream was like that of a castrated dog.

She gave Harry a righteous kick. Then she flipped Dean her only unadorned middle finger.

Daisy then said sulkily, "I found an incident from Howard Megan’s past, ten years ago. When he was ten, he suffered a sports injury and was assaulted by the school doctor under the pretense of a massage."

"A female doctor?" Harry wheezed, still hunched over on the ground from the kick, though he managed a pained grin as he asked.

"Male!"

Seeing Harry could still talk, Daisy wondered if she’d gone too easy on him.

Dean’s interest was piqued. "Is the guy out of prison now?"

Could this be retaliation after his release?

Daisy shook her head. "Howard Megan’s anus was severely injured. The school doctor was too forceful and rough during the assault. It resulted in Howard’s right hand being broken, his sternum collapsing, and minor fractures to his pelvis. It was classified as a severe assault. Back then, child and women’s protection organizations were gaining prominence in Los Angeles. So, the school doctor was sentenced to twenty-five years. He’s still serving time in a small prison in the Los Angeles suburbs."

"Collect information about the school doctor and his family for me. Additionally, find out if Howard Megan has any family. He’s been missing for over three days, and it’s not winter break. Normally, the police should have received a missing person report."

Seeing Daisy’s reluctance, Dean held up two fingers. "Do this well, and I’ll treat you to Volcano Ice Cream twice. Of course, I still recommend you try my..."

He didn’t finish, instead raising an attractive eyebrow, his expression clearly saying, You know what I mean.

Such a gorgeous girl, it’s a shame she’s a lesbian.

"Get lost!"

"Three. Or I’m not helping you anymore!"

With that, Daisy swayed her voluptuous body back to her seat, ready to work overtime for the sake of a good meal—and to pad her overtime pay a bit.

Dean had originally intended to give Harry some tasks, but seeing his current state, he could only shake his head. This guy was done for.

After work, Dean gave Holz a call.

Holz was still at the hospital. He updated Dean on Howard Megan’s condition: "The kid’s tough, but he’s critical. Fractured skull, subdural hematoma, and cerebral edema. Doctors say his chances of waking up are very low."

This meant it would be difficult to get any useful information from him.

"Alright, Holz, did you notice anything unusual about his anal area?"

Holz sounded like he’d misheard. "What?"

Dean briefly explained what Howard Megan had gone through as a boy.

In his ID photo, Howard Megan was handsome, with flowing long hair—much like a younger Dean, just thinner and with a more delicate air.

Someone like that could easily become a target for predatory men.

There wasn’t much information at the moment.

Dean needed to determine the assailant’s motive first!

After Dean’s explanation, Holz hesitated before saying, "I didn’t notice before. Hold on..."

A moment later, amidst Holz’s heavy panting and a nurse’s shriek, Holz said breathlessly, "Didn’t see anything unusual! FUCK, this nurse is trying to kill me!"

Dean was rendered speechless.

That idiot. He couldn’t have actually pulled down the victim’s pants and bent over to look, right in front of the doctors and nurses, could he...?

Hearing the chaos on the other end, he quickly hung up.

Dean had a soft heart; listening any longer would make him feel guilty.

Women were a distraction from important matters, after all.

Dean had already ended his fling with the Latina beauty from the therapy center and moved back into Sheila’s house.

He enjoyed the company of family.

So, despite having over four hundred thousand US dollars, he hadn’t moved out.

Sheila might offer a smiling complaint now and then, but it was clear she cherished having family around.

「The next day.」

Dean arrived at the office on time.

Daisy wasn’t in yet, but Dean found several documents she’d left for him on his desk.

It seemed for the sake of good food, she had really pushed herself last night.

The documents were in three parts: one on the school doctor, and the other two on the school doctor’s family and the victim’s family, respectively.

Dean first reviewed the files on the school doctor and his family. Although the man was still incarcerated, he could communicate with visitors, so retaliation couldn’t be completely ruled out.