Daisy said, "I know she was ready to release a new album, also themed around vampires."

It was for this reason that she was distressed.

After taking over the case, I learned a bit about her; her music style in the early days is quite different from her current one.

Her earlier music style leaned towards themes of youth, love, and dreams, featuring relatively inspirational songs.

Whereas in recent years, she has been releasing vampire albums — eerie, terrifying, and desperate, music that can influence a person's soul and spirit.

I could feel her helplessness, her struggles, and her despair."

The waiter began to serve their meals.

The two chatted while eating.

"Have you had contact with her agent, Jinmu?"

"No, but I've asked about Jinmu. There's a chance we might go to court, and as the saying goes in Huaguo, 'know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.'"

Luke laughed, "Let's hear it."

Daisy took a sip of lemon water, "In her words, Jinmu isn't a bad person, he used to be good to her, took care of her, like a friend or family member.

They shared the same musical dreams at the beginning, allied in spirit.

But as time passed, Jinmu's ideas changed. He became more focused on profit than the music itself, afraid to try new musical styles, fearing failure and losing money. Now, he's more like a businessman.

That's the second reason she wanted to terminate her contract with Jinmu."

"Do you think Jinmu had a motive to kill?"

Daisy pursed her red lips, "That's not a question for me, is it? It seems more like your area of expertise."

Luke said, "I am asking about a motive for murder, like something related to interests.

As Angela's lawyer, you must have a clearer understanding of their interests beforehand.

Simply put, if Angela died now, what would be the disadvantage or benefit to Jinmu?"

Daisy replied, "I am Angela's lawyer, not yours. However, for the sake of lunch... I'll help you analyze it.

First off, from what I know about Angela, there was a high probability she would terminate the contract with her agent after releasing the album.

Their management contract still had half a year left. If Angela could wait, it would be a normal termination, without any need for additional compensation.

If she couldn't wait, they could negotiate a settlement based on the remaining contract term and pay some compensation.

If Jinmu refused to settle and Angela was eager to terminate, then the only solution would be to see each other in court.

I personally lean towards the second option.

If it's the third option, both parties would suffer certain losses."

Luke pressed, "What if Angela died now? What would be the impact on Jinmu's interests?"

Daisy said, "The compensation is definitely gone, but if Angela died, the album would certainly become a big hit in the short term. From the terms of their contract, Jinmu would make a hefty profit.

Far more than the termination compensation."

Luke had heard of such manipulation before: releasing some albums or merchandise just before a singer or star died, then capitalizing on the heat after their death.

It's not just the entertainment industry; the broader art world operates the same way. Most painters become famous after they are gone. Why?

When a painter is alive, he can keep painting; the abundance of works could devalue them.

Once the painter dies, his works become limited editions. Their number is now restricted, and their prices soar.

Many collectors who have their eye on a painter will aggressively buy their works before they are close to death, so they can sell at a good price once the painter passes away.

From this perspective, Jinmu does have a motive for the crime.

"When was the last time you met her?"

"The day before yesterday morning, we had arranged to meet at the cafe under the law firm."

"And the last time you were in contact?"

"That afternoon, after which she had to prepare for the album party, and her schedule was tight. She was often with her agent, so we didn't get in touch." Daisy sighed, "It's such a pity; she was so young and hadn't realized her dreams yet..."

Luke asked again, "Did she believe in vampires?"

Daisy laughed, "I asked her that too.

She said at the time, 'I don't even believe in the damn God, so how could I believe in such ghostly nonsense?'"

After lunch, Luke didn't stay long and went straight back to the detective bureau.

...

At three o'clock in the afternoon.

Susan held a case summary meeting in the conference room.

Luke briefly recounted the clues provided by Daisy.

The deputy chief joked, "A musician steadfast in art and a profit-hungry agent are hardly compatible; their falling out was just a matter of time.

This agent definitely has the motive."

Raymond said, "While checking the bar's surveillance, the manager told me that the agent had come to them during the venue setup, requesting that most of the cameras inside the bar be turned off."

Susan asked, "Why?"

"The agent didn't say. Whoever pays the bills is the boss, so the manager didn't ask questions either."

The deputy chief noted, "Seems like this agent's suspicion just escalated."

Susan appeared to recall something, "Deputy chief, how is the interrogation of the Dracula Bar case going?"

The deputy chief sighed, "That kid August, no, more accurately, Port the lawyer, is slick.

August insists he was joking at the time and never intended to harm anybody.

Moreover, he claims to have mental issues and has requested a psychiatric evaluation."

Susan frowned, "What do you make of this request for a psychiatric evaluation?"

"The manner of killing in this case differs from other cases; we find it hard to disagree, especially since his outfit and behavior on that day didn't seem normal..." The deputy chief was also frustrated; with video evidence, conviction is certain, but once mental issues are involved, things get complicated."

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