Kai Software Company.
This is a relatively well-known software developnt company where Arab Gandhi works.
According to Arab Gandhi, he has a subordinate nad Pex.
Upon learning this clue, Luke imdiately brought people over for investigation.
The office of Kai Software Company is on the third floor of the building; the reception desk is to the left as one enters, and the main office area is on the right.
Standing by the reception desk was a young Caucasian woman who asked, "Gentlen, who are you looking for?"
Jackson asked, "Is Pex in?"
"Yes, Pex is in the office. Do you have an appointnt?"
Jackson showed his badge, "LAPD. We're investigating a case and want to speak with him about so information."
"Uh..." The receptionist hesitated for a mont, "Could you wait a second?"
"Miss, you'd better take us straight to him." Jackson still had a smile on his face, but his tone was uncompromising.
The receptionist nodded reluctantly, "OK, please follow ."
The receptionist led Luke and his companion through the office's aisles, drawing the attention of many employees. Luke also observed the employees, mostly Caucasian and Indian, with a few Chinese as well.
The receptionist stopped by an office with blinds pulled over the glass and knocked on the door, "Knock, knock."
"Co in."
The receptionist opened the door and said, "Pex, there are two officers here to see you."
Seated behind the desk in the office was an Indian man, his face showing confusion as he slowly stood up, "Police?"
"Yes." The receptionist said and then left ahead of them.
Luke and Jackson entered the office.
Jackson took the lead and showed his badge, "I'm Detective Jackson from the Robbery and Murder Departnt. This is our Captain Lee."
"Oh, please have a seat." The Indian man gestured for them to sit on the couch.
Luke surveyed the office environnt, his gaze settling on the Indian man, "Your na is Pex?"
"Yes.
What brings you officers to see ?"
"Do you know Arab Gandhi?"
"He's my boss. What's the matter?"
"His daughter, ili Gandhi, is missing. Are you aware of that?"
"I've heard so, and I feel very sorry for what happened to him. I've t his daughter; she's a very lovely child. I can't believe sothing like this could happen.
But, what's your reason for coming to see ?"
Having t 'Pex,' Luke had been sizing him up. His height and build were similar to the masked man's, but his skin was fairer.
However, Luke wasn't sure whether it was due to a color discrepancy in the video.
"When was the last ti you saw his daughter?"
To this question, Pex visibly flinched, "What do you an by that? You don't suspect that her disappearance has sothing to do with , do you?"
Luke said, "During our investigation, we have co to understand that one of the suspects may be nad 'Pex,' and since you happen to know Arab Gandhi, we wanted to check on the situation."
"No, no, no. This has absolutely nothing to do with . I have a good relationship with Arab Gandhi, and I would never harm his daughter.
Plus, I have a fiancée and a career. My future is bright, why would I do sothing like this?
You must have the wrong person."
"You're right, that is a possibility, hence we're here to verify facts and to clear your na.
If you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a few more questions."
"OK, go ahead. I have nothing to hide."
"On the 14th of September, between seven and seven-thirty, where were you?"
Pex thought for a mont, "I... I can't rember.
It's not that I want to hide anything, but it's been over a month since September 14th, and I truly can't recall."
"Have you seen Arab Gandhi's daughter after September 14th?"
"No."
Luke kept his eyes on the man's expression, which didn't seem like he was lying. He took out a picture of the creepy neighbor Franco Touré, "Do you recognize him?"
"I don't."
Luke then produced a sketch of the Videographer, "How about him?"
"Don't recognize him either."
Finally, Luke brought out a video still of the masked man, "What about this person?"
Pex frowned slightly, "Why is it a naked man, and he's wearing a mask? How am I supposed to recognize him?"
"You'd better take a closer look. He is the one referred to as 'Pex' by the robber's accomplice. It's likely soone you know or who knows you."
Pex frowned and examined the video closely, "He claims to be 'Pex'?"
"Yes."
Pex took the tablet and looked it over carefully, "It's difficult to tell just from a photo."
Luke said, "I can let you see a video with a clearer physical characteristics of the masked man, but you'll need to sign a confidentiality agreent."
"OK. I want to find the bastard who's framing too."
"Great."
Luke pulled up a video of the masked man playing poker. To protect the victim's privacy, Matthew had pixelated the girl's image in the video.
"This guy is really disgusting..." Pex frowned, scrutinizing the video, his brow furrowed tightly, "This person's mannerisms... they seem familiar to .
Let think..." While speaking, Pex stood up and walked over to the office window, pulled back the lily curtains, and looked out towards the office area, "He's gone."
Luke pressed, "Pex, have you thought of a suspicious candidate?"
"I'm not certain... but I have this feeling, it's very like him."
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