Chapter 126: A Liar's Paradise

Lanster brought personnel from the security company to interview Musk and Little John, gathering details about the scam and arranging for a portrait of Leo. A professional portraitist worked with witnesses to create an accurate depiction of the con artist.

The portrait was confirmed by Musk and others at the auction company as a very close likeness to Leo. Analysis of the fake check revealed it was originally a small denomination, cleverly altered to $100,000.

Lanster directed the team to investigate anyone Leo had contacted in Los Angeles, as well as checking airport records to determine if he had left the city. Reports from the intelligence department and local networks confirmed that Leo had flown to Miami, having planned the trip in advance.

Han Yezhen and Irina felt despondent, worried that tracking down Leo in another city would be challenging and costly. Hardy, undeterred, made a series of calls, including one to Tom Corleone of the Corleone family. Tom relayed Hardy's request to the Corleone patriarch, who agreed to help by reaching out to his contacts in Miami.

Hardy instructed Henry to assemble a team and fly to Miami, utilizing the Corleone family's connections to locate Leo. With this plan in motion, Hardy reassured Han Yezhen, dismissing the loss as a minor setback and offering to take her out for a meal.

While Han Yezhen and Irina freshened up, Irina expressed her admiration for Hardy's capabilities and compassion. Han Yezhen, flustered by the attention, was comforted by Hardy's presence.

Meanwhile, Victor, the scammer, arrived in Miami and checked into a hotel. He reveled in his recent success and planned his next moves. Victor, whose real name was Victor, had a history of scamming and had fled Europe during World War II. He was now living comfortably in the U.S. and preparing to return to his life with his partner, Trish, who was expecting their child.

Victor was content with his $100,000 haul, seeing the U.S. as a playground for his schemes. He maintained contact with Trish, who was pregnant and eagerly awaiting his return.

As Hardy's team worked diligently to track down Leo, the investigation expanded, with Miami's underworld and local authorities mobilized to find the elusive con artist.