"Mr. Sakaki Makoto, nice to meet you. I'm Domon Mie, and I'm very grateful for your willingness to protect Kang Hui."
Mie Domon bowed slightly, with a peaceful smile, and behaved in a generous and elegant manner, obviously with good upbringing.
"You're welcome."
Sakaki Makoto smiled and said:
"Just get paid to do the job."
Yasuki Domon and his wife had a very good relationship. After dinner, the two took a walk on the roadside. Makoto Sakaki followed not far behind, observing his surroundings vigilantly, fearing that a thief would suddenly jump out from the bushes and kill Yasuki Domon.
Nearing 7 o'clock, several people took a car home. The Mercedes-Benz sedan drove all the way to the wealthy area of Yika-cho 3-chome and drove into a small manor.
The surrounding area is full of lush green forests, and a luxurious manor like an ancient castle in the forest is hidden in it, with bright lights and magnificent splendor.
The last time Makoto Sakaki came here was more than half a year ago, when he took over a major case. The wealthy man, Sonno Sawa, murdered a bank president, Kinbashi Yamazaki, while holding a party at his home.
Just now, the Mercedes passed by the Seba family's villa, and it looked no different from before. It is estimated that Seba Sontoku's son has taken over his imprisoned father's business.
"President Yamazaki is a friend of mine."
In the back seat, Domon Yasuaki suddenly said:
"His case is the one you are in charge of, Mr. Sakaki Makoto, so I chose you this time because I think a detective who is willing to take the risk of solving a case will not be a bad person."
"How is Seba Sontoku now?"
"The circumstances were serious, and the law sentenced him to 50 years in prison. Given his age, he probably won't be able to get out."
"If you behave well during your sentence, shouldn't you get your sentence reduced?"
"From what I know, Sonno Sawa has been making a fuss about appealing since he was imprisoned. His performance is not good, so his chances of getting a sentence reduction are slim, and..."
Domon Yasuki said calmly:
"A murderer as cruel as him might contribute more to society if he didn't go to prison."
Three Mercedes-Benz cars stopped in front of the manor. After identity verification, the electric iron gate opened and drove into the manor avenue under the watchful eyes of patrolling security guards with Dobermans.
The manor where Yasuki Domon lives is even more luxurious than the villa of Sonno Sawa. It is rare even in wealthy areas. There are more than 30 security guards patrolling alone, not to mention the Dobermans with a keen sense of smell and surveillance cameras. The security is so strict that thieves dare not come here at all.
"arrive."
The Mercedes stopped at the entrance of the villa. Makoto Sakaki got out and opened the back door. Yasuki Domon and his wife got out one after another. The butler, who had been waiting for a long time, came forward, took out a gift from the trunk, and whispered:
"Master Kang Hui, the master is waiting for you in the living room."
Looking at the time, Domon Yasuki nodded slightly:
"Got it. Arrange a guest room for Mr. Sakaki Makoto."
"yes."
The housekeeper has long been accustomed to having guests at home. Many people visit every day, but not many are qualified to stay overnight. Receiving an invitation from the host just shows the importance of this guest.
after all...
Although Sakaki Makoto is now the head of the bodyguards, he is still a celebrity after all. He must observe the most basic etiquette and not lose the upbringing of a prominent family.
After entering the villa, Yasuki Domon said hello to Makoto Sakaki, asked his wife to go back to the room first, and walked towards the living room. When he turned around, Makoto Sakaki found that Yasuki Domon's expression was a little gloomy, and he seemed to be in a bad mood.
"Mr. Sakaki, please follow me."
The butler walked up the stairs and opened the door of the guest room on the third floor. Seeing that Sakaki Makoto had nothing in his hands, he couldn't help but ask:
"You don't have any luggage?"
"Someone will bring it to me tomorrow."
"I understand. Please rest in peace."
After the butler left, Sakaki Makoto looked around the guest room. It was fully equipped with a double bed, bathroom, TV, air conditioning, and computer. It was even more luxurious than a hotel. There was also an electronic bell on the table that could be pressed to summon a maid.
Back at the manor, he no longer needed to worry about safety issues. Sakaki Makoto took a shower and lay down on the bed. Just as he was about to call Miss Miyano, there was a knock on the door.
Boom boom!
When I opened the door, it was the same butler again.
"Mr. Sakaki Makoto, the master invites you over for tea."
The master naturally refers to Domon Yasuteru's father. He is also a big shot and a member of the National Assembly. There has not been much news about him in the outside world.
The butler brought Sakaki Makoto to the living room and then left. He had no intention of listening in, which shows his professionalism.
The large living room was brightly lit and furnished with more than a dozen single sofas. Sitting in the middle was an old man with gray hair, a square face, and a dignified demeanor. He looked to be at least 60 years old.
The atmosphere in the room was a bit depressing. Yasuki Domon, who was sitting at the door, said nothing and looked unhappy. His expression was slightly relieved when he saw Makoto Sakaki.
"People say that the famous detective Makoto Sakaki is a handsome man, and today I see that he is indeed the case."
Under the light, the old man raised his eyelids and looked at Sakaki Makoto with his slightly cloudy eyes. Suddenly, he smiled like an iceberg melting and said with a smile:
"Not bad, not bad...please take a seat."
Why does this old man want to see me?
Sakaki Makoto sat on the sofa in confusion. Before he could open his mouth, he heard the old man say:
"How is your grandfather's health these days? Time flies. It seems like the last time I saw him was 20 years ago..."
grandfather?
Sakaki narrowed his eyes, several thoughts flashed through his mind, and he smiled and said:
"Thanks to Mr. Domon's care, my grandfather is still in good health, but he has gotten older recently and his memory has begun to fade. Sometimes he can't even recognize me."
"After all, he is almost 80 years old..."
The old man sighed with some regret:
"It's a pity that the hero is dying..."
19 years ago, the Miyano couple joined the research institute of the Karasuma Group. After knowing this, Sakaki Makoto went to investigate the information of the Karasuma Group, but found out that the Karasuma Group had gone bankrupt 17 years ago, and there was very little information left, so he could not find anything at all.
The old man's words pointed out that he knew some of Sakaki Makoto's background and had met Karasuma Oriyuki's father, but the two had not been in contact for a long time.
This is undoubtedly a great opportunity for Makoto Sakaki to obtain intelligence.
"Does Mr. Domon also know my grandfather?"
Sakaki Makoto asked indirectly:
"My grandfather never mentioned it at home."
"We met once. When I was elected as a member of parliament 20 years ago, your grandfather was already the chairman of the Karasuma Group."
The old man showed a look of reminiscence:
"At that time, the Karasuma Group was at its peak. After inheriting Karasuma Ren'ye's wealth, the Karasuma Group surpassed the current Suzuki Group in terms of financial strength and influence. Unfortunately, something unexpected happened, and within just a few months, the building collapsed and the Karasuma Group was completely annihilated in the long river of time. The Suzuki family, which was just a small group at the time, seized the opportunity and achieved the glory it has today."
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