Volume 1: First Arrival Chapter 034 Plaza Hotel
The Plaza Hotel, New York.
This hotel is located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, across the street from Central Park and adjacent to General Plaza to the east, hence the name "Plaza Hotel".
Since its opening in 1907, the Plaza Hotel in New York has been a popular destination for celebrities and dignitaries. After a century of ups and downs, it has long surpassed the significance of a hotel and is known as a New York landmark. It has witnessed the development of New York, carried the changes of history, and become a symbol in the hearts of New Yorkers.
There was once a saying that “nothing that happens at the Plaza Hotel is unimportant.” Kings, presidents, ambassadors, actors, writers, sports superstars, business tycoons and other guests from all over the world have become a series of names that shine in the history of the Plaza Hotel and have evolved into the stars of this landmark.
Maybe the Plaza Hotel is not the largest or the most luxurious hotel in the world, but its reputation has long been elevated to a different level.
Back then, in the "Mission Impossible" movie, Tom Cruise only needed to say "I live at the Plaza Hotel" to make it known, without giving the address or house number. Movie fans all over the world knew how famous the Plaza Hotel, located south of Central Park was.
In addition, the story of "Home Alone 2", which has sparked a frenzy among countless movie fans, mainly takes place at the Plaza Hotel. As a result, the Plaza Hotel now offers a "Home Alone Package" every Christmas, allowing guests to perfectly experience everything that happened in the movie and truly break the fourth wall.
The Plaza Hotel, which has experienced a century of ups and downs, has changed hands many times, including many familiar names.
In 1943, Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Group, purchased the Plaza Hotel and renovated it.
In 1988, real estate tycoon Donald Trump became the owner of the Plaza Hotel and did not sell it until 1995.
Magnificent, brilliant , luxurious and elegant, these are all synonymous with Plaza Hotel; however, for the younger generation, all that brilliance and splendor have become history. In the increasingly competitive hotel industry and the "global village" that is opening people's eyes, Plaza Hotel appears old and outdated and has long been unable to keep up with the times.
However, the younger generation still loves to come to the Plaza Hotel.
reason?
——Convenient transportation.
But not literally.
The Plaza Hotel in New York has five different exits, making full use of New York's geographical advantages that are like a chessboard, with exits at different locations on different streets.
Thanks to this, the Plaza Hotel is rapidly rising to become New York's number one "affair resort". Whether it is celebrities, entertainment stars, or the middle class, in order to avoid paparazzi and private detectives, they choose the Plaza Hotel to conduct secret underground affairs, and they can always avoid the embarrassment of being caught in bed.
This is not only known to New Yorkers, but has also been passed on by word of mouth among people who frequently travel to New York on business, and has become an unspoken secret.
In fact, patrol officers like Callum rarely received calls from the Plaza Hotel. It was not because there would be no cases here, but because staying at the Plaza Hotel usually meant that one was either rich or noble.
They don't even need to call the police. One phone call can directly find the director or the captain, and then bring in some heavyweights to take charge of the case.
It's never the Patrol Service's turn.
Even the NYPD often stands aside, and it is not uncommon for the FBI or the Department of Homeland Security to step in. Maybe the case is not within their jurisdiction, but they have no problem stepping in to solve the case.
Just now, Callum went to the Plaza Hotel to respond to the police call.
If the person who called the police was a child, then everything would be understandable.
However, the case now came back to Kirk.
It was indeed "chaos in the world", although it was different from the chaos imagined, the case that occurred in the Plaza Hotel did create a huge storm.
So, is this all just a prank?
Objectively speaking, Kirk was not worried about pranks, because the charges would be the same regardless of whether it was a prank or not; at the same time, he was not worried about the cost, because even if it was just a child who could live in the Plaza Hotel, a check would not be a problem, and he would always find a way to get the fees.
The real point is that situations like this and cases like this often still require the NYPD to be responsible, whether it is patrol officers or detectives.
The case has just come to light, and there are many doubts and confusions. Regardless of whether there is a real "case" or not, they need to protect the crime scene to conduct an investigation, follow the investigation procedures, and confirm the relevant circumstances one by one step by step. If a private detective intervenes, it may cause many unexpected disputes.
Although private detectives are not limited to the type and nature of cases, they are different from the police and have relatively few opportunities to appear at the first scene.
For Kirk, the "homeless man case" is the most important task at hand, and he doesn't want any unnecessary complications.
Kirk remained patient in front of the child, "Boy, you should trust the police."
As soon as he said this, Kirk found it a little ridiculous. Can a private detective convince a client to trust the police? The corners of his mouth rose slightly.
However, the child was still young and did not appreciate the irony of the sentence itself. His thoughts were completely immersed in the crisis before him.
"belch."
A burp came from the receiver, not from a full stomach, but from a whimper.
"But... they don't believe me."
“No one believed me.”
It was not a struggle, nor a curse, just a low whimper. Kirk was stunned for a moment, feeling so wronged and helpless.
When he closed his eyes, he could see Nate trapped in despair and helplessness, and his past memories came flooding back like a tide.
Everyone will encounter difficulties and try to seek help, but for children, those difficulties, helplessness and despair are even more devastating. They need to be heard and seen, but in real life, they are often ignored and disregarded because of their identity as children.
It's like "Home Alone".
He let out a breath, and as his left fist slowly loosened, his heart quietly relaxed. Kirk thought for a moment and made a decision.
"What's your name, kid?"
"Henry."
"Henry, listen carefully. My fees are not cheap. Are you going to charge by the hour or by the case?"
"Ah, do you agree, sir?"
Kirk was very upset. They were discussing the cost issue, so why did this kid go off topic?
"Sir, sir!" The calls of "Sir" revealed a pure happiness and joy, which could be clearly felt even through the phone.
"Sir, no problem, no problem with the cost! Please come to the Plaza Hotel as soon as possible, okay?"
"Fourth floor. 411."
"Please hurry up, hurry up, or the murderer may leave the hotel."
In fact, Kirk has a lot of questions in his mind, and he is completely blind now. But if you think about it carefully, children's judgments and opinions on things are often based on a strong sense of subjectivity, which does not necessarily mean they are correct. He still needs to go to the scene to see the situation before he can make a judgment.
What's more, Callum should be on duty at the Plaza Hotel and should be able to help.
Thinking of this, Kirk did not hesitate any longer. Since he had already decided to take the case, continuing to nag about it would only be a waste of time.
"Okay. See you later, Henry."
"See you later, Detective."
He started the engine, released the handbrake, turned the steering wheel, merged into the traffic, stepped on the accelerator, and sped towards the Plaza Hotel.
