Chapter 580
Then Glenn Locke told Locke some information he had learned about the Kern County Council and the Beskfield Council, “I think I might be more suitable for the Beskfield City Council. Marian has told me that with the support of Sullivan Gray, we have a great chance of being elected!”
“However, we cannot have any problems ourselves. Failure often starts with details…”
“By the way, how do you have so much money?”
“…”
Locke was stunned for a moment and said dissatisfiedly: “Hey, uncle, don’t use the IRS trick on me!”
He couldn’t help rolling his eyes. This questioning technique was also used to trick him!
Glenn Locke emphasized, “Locke, I’m serious!” Locke then told him about the sale of turbochargers and the transfer of patents through the Mendes Repair Shop. “This is all the money I made. I have to spend as much as possible before the tax filing time. I may buy a house in a while. I am going to renovate the place where I live now…” “…” Glenn Locke was silent for two seconds and asked, “Do Todd and Marian know about this?” Locke replied, “Of course, my father is handling my accounts now!” “Okay, I will talk to Todd tonight!” Glenn Locke said in a deep voice, “This huge income of yours is too easy to attract the attention of the IRS!” Locke said indifferently, “I hold 30% of the shares of the Mendes Repair Shop, and they will cooperate with me…” He didn’t want to worry about these things now. Even if there is a problem, he doesn’t believe that a senior financial officer of KPMG and a tax director of the IRS will not be able to handle this matter. Locke asked, “What kind of car does Aunt Sophia like? She made a great sacrifice to accompany you back to Besquefield this time…”
“…”
Glenn Locke wanted to refuse, but after hearing Locke’s next words, he hesitated, thought for a while, and replied, “Porsche Panamera, the basic model is fine. She likes red interior and sapphire blue exterior color…”
“OK, got it!”
After ending the call with his uncle, Locke immediately called Marian. After the call was connected, he asked, “Mum, are you available to talk on the phone now?”
Marian replied, “I I’m with your Aunt Nancy now, what’s wrong? Did the party go well?”
“It went well, everyone had a great time!”
Locke replied, and then said, “There’s one thing I want to tell you. I’m going to renovate the basement at Villa Cortina, and the construction period will take at least half a year, so I plan to buy a new apartment…”
Marianne was stunned and said, “Why haven’t you mentioned it before? Can’t you live at home? You can live in Malibu!”
Locke replied, “Malibu is too far away, and Greenberg Manor has too many restrictions. I can’t live in Jennifer Grey’s house! So I think it’s more appropriate to buy another house!”
Marianne pondered for a few seconds, “Okay, since you have money, where do you plan to buy it?”
Locke replied, “I plan to go and see the Ritz-Carlton apartment next week. I heard that the price here has dropped by nearly 40% compared to the launch price. Do you want to go with me then?”
Marianne replied, “No, I don’t have time. You can do it yourself!”
Locke breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Uncle Glenn just reminded me about filing taxes next year. I have too much money in my card, so in addition to buying a house, I plan to buy a car for Rand and Alice. Alice’s car is still a Honda Civic. I also plan to change a car for you and Dad…”
Marianne said impatiently, “Hey, boy, I’m busy. Nancy is waiting for me to choose the red wine and desserts for the cocktail party next week? Can’t we talk about these things when we get home in the evening?”
“I’m not going home today!”
Locke smiled, “The last thing, Uncle Glenn and his family returned to Besquefield this time and gave up everything in Los Angeles. I wonder if I can give them a house, of course in the name of a farm…”
Marian said faintly: “Locke, it’s great that you can think of this. You and your father are both emotional people, and I can’t compare with you in this respect. It’s a good idea. I will discuss this with Jester.”
“…”
Locke put away the phone and smiled with satisfaction.
He has reported it. When Marian knows that he bought so many cars at one time, she shouldn’t be too angry.
After leaving the cigar room, Locke did not return to the terrace on the third floor. He began to fulfill his duties as a host and greeted the guests.
In the bridge room, Locke saw his colleagues from the Wilshire Division.
Yes, there is a mahjong room in this villa.
Maybe because Jho Low is a Malaysian Chinese, a mahjong room was set up in the villa.
In the bridge room, David, NeiSen, Superintendent Mona, Captain Richard and others were playing mahjong.
Mark and Nathan’s girlfriend Martha were watching and learning, and did not see Randy, Elsa and Weilun.
“Captain Jones, you are finally here this time!”
Locke greeted Richard Jones first.
Because there were too many guests, he did not greet everyone at the door today, so he did not know that Richard Jones was here too.
Richard Jones raised his hand and bumped fists with Locke, and said with a smile: “Randy and the others kept telling me about the last party, so I didn’t miss it this time. It was a great party!” Locke looked at the mahjong on the table and was surprised: “You guys actually know how to play mahjong?” Superintendent Mona replied: “David and Nathan know how to play mahjong. They are teaching us. It’s really interesting! It requires thinking. No wonder so many people like it!” Locke joked to David: “David, aren’t you going to watch Catherine? I just saw David from the West Los Angeles Division chatting up Catherine. The two of them were chatting happily…” David’s expression froze immediately, but he recovered quickly and said calmly: “It’s time for Catherine to fall in love!” Locke couldn’t help it and gave him a thumbs up, “David, you are so hypocritical!” Others knew that David had been guarding against Locke before, and they all laughed. Naked humiliation! Locke immediately fled and left the bridge room. In the entertainment room next to it, he saw Skye Field, a white patrolman from the Hollywood Division, and Carl, a black third-level patrolman from the West Los Angeles Division, playing snooker here. Next to them stood David, the white patrolman he just mentioned.
Locke asked, “Hi guys, how is it? Do you need anything?”
“Great party!”
“Thank you for your invitation, Detective Locke!”
“…”
After greeting the three people, Locke asked, “Why don’t I see Frank and the others…”
David shrugged and said, “Frank and the others are playing paddleboards in the sea with Randy and the others!”
Locke didn’t stay for long. He chatted with them for a few more words and then left.
As soon as he left the house, Carl, a middle-aged black patrolman from the West Los Angeles Division, chased him out, “Locke, there’s something you might be interested in…”
