Joel Nash harbored a deep hatred for the Eye of Heaven organization.
This special organization, initiated by Vice President Dick Cheney and supported by the military and several powerful departments, had been secretly collecting criminal evidence against him, attempting to stage a real-life House of Cards.
But could they really find anything?
Joel Nash curled his lip in disdain. "Just wait," he thought. "Once I win the election, I'll reorganize the cabinet and kick all these bastards out. By then, whether it's the military, the FBI, the Department of Justice, or the so-called Eye of Heaven, they'll all be mine."
"I'll make you pay for what you've done," Joel muttered to himself.
He called his assistant over, whispered a few instructions, and then left the office... Due to the president's actions, the military and the FBI had uncharacteristically formed a temporary alliance.
Both sides dispatched elites to form a special team, searching the entire city for Hecate's whereabouts. This operation was conducted with extreme secrecy, with no one else aware of it besides the main Person in charge.
The next morning, after breakfast, Dick Cheney and Amanda had a half-hour video call. Afterward, his most trusted subordinate departed for Coast City to become the new head of the Eye of Heaven.
As for Amanda Waller, who had dedicated everything to the Eye of Heaven, she became the perfect scapegoat.
That same evening, a short-haired, long-faced, well-dressed white middle-aged man appeared at the gate of the Xiao Manor. His name was Floyd Russell, and he represented the White House, hoping to meet and speak with Luke Xiao, the leader of the Young Master's Gang.
Ten minutes later, he left with an undiminished smile, having failed to meet the man himself.
An hour later, Floyd appeared at Ferris Air, requesting to speak with Carol Ferris as a military business representative. After being refused on the grounds of injury and inconvenience, he drove away with a somber expression.
Eye of Heaven underground base.
Floyd, back "home," walked into the medical room and sat beside Amanda.
"Ms. Waller, it's an honor to meet you."
Amanda gave him a detached glance. "Floyd Russell, I didn't expect you to be my successor."
Floyd said expressionlessly, "I am the most suitable."
Amanda sneered, "Good little dogs are always favored by their masters, because they are so obedient!"
Floyd narrowed his eyes. "Ms. Waller, you are severely injured and not out of danger yet. It's best not to talk too much."
Amanda snorted and said in a low voice,
"Have you met Luke Xiao?"
Floyd remained silent, and Amanda's expression immediately became strange.
"You didn't see him!"
"What about Carol Ferris?"
"Didn't see her either!"
Amanda chuckled.
"Listen to me, country boy from Gotham City, leave Coast City, the farther the better. Neither Luke Xiao nor the mummy case are something you're qualified to deal with. You're not capable enough, so be careful not to become a scapegoat."
"My affairs are none of your concern. I'm only here for one thing today: where is the key?"
As his voice fell, the air became unusually heavy. The key was the lifeline of the Eye of Heaven; possessing it meant controlling all of the organization's resources. Amanda didn't want to hand over the organization she had painstakingly built to an outsider, but with things having come to this, she had no other choice.
"My bedroom, the third floorboard under the wardrobe."
Floyd concealed the murderous intent in his eyes and left the therapist's room.
From now on, the master of the Eye of Heaven was no longer Amanda Waller, but he, Floyd Russell... Luke had been unconscious for a long time, his thoughts constantly wandering through a time filled with green flames, unable to find direction or an exit, until a strong sensation came from his palm, and he slowly awoke.
Opening his eyelids, the first thing he saw was An'an and Beibei squatting by the bed, licking his right hand.
The two German Shepherds seemed to know their master had woken up; one excitedly wagged its tongue, while the other barked loudly.
Soon, the old master, Uncle Fu, Ling Xuzi, and the mutually displeased Carol and Linda appeared in the bedroom.
Luke rubbed his head and sat up from the bed.
With a thought, a strange feeling emerged from the depths of his heart. His eyes swept over Beibei by the bed, and the latter suddenly tucked its tail between its legs, lowering its head in fear and appearing terrified.
At the same time, everyone else in the room also sensed something, their faces turning a little pale.
Luke was startled, and quickly dispelled the strange thoughts in his mind. Only then did Beibei recover, and the old master said with a grim expression,
"Second Brother, go out and see."
Lin Fu nodded vigorously. The inexplicable fear he had just felt almost made him lose control of his bladder. Who would be so foolish as to stir up trouble with the Xiao family? They were asking for death!
Carol frowned. Such a familiar sense of fear!
Could it be Hecate?
No, Hecate was dead, his head preserved perfectly in formaldehyde.
Luke didn't want them to be suspicious, so he laughed and said,
"Grandpa, how long have I been unconscious?"
The old master suppressed the urge to whip him and said in a low voice,
"Five days!"
After speaking, he grumbled a few Cantonese swear words under his breath and left the bedroom with his hands behind his back. When his grandson was unconscious, he was worried to death, fearing an accident. Now that his grandson was awake, he wished he could beat him to death.
He finally came back to Coast City, but instead of coming home, he spent all his time fooling around outside. Only when he was unconscious did he remember he had a home.
That scoundrel, he really wanted to beat him to death!
Luke keenly sensed the old master's displeasure, so he directed his dissatisfied gaze towards the old beggar, who wisely rolled out of the room.
Once he left, only one man and two women remained in the room.
After many days, Carol had thinned out quite a bit. As for Linda, she was still the same, with no changes at all.
Luke coughed.
"You two, who's going to help me up?"
Linda pouted, turned around, and left without hesitation.
Luke's face was filled with embarrassment. Fortunately, Carol wasn't a petty person. She helped him walk around the backyard a few times and then he drank a bowl of lean meat porridge, which helped him regain his spirits.
A moment later, the maid walked over.
"Young Master, that person has come to our house again. The old master said that since you're awake, he wants you to handle it."
Luke put down his water glass. "Who is it?"
"He seems to be called Floyd Russell, and he's reportedly from the White House. He's been here seven or eight times, always asking to see you."
"Floyd Russell?"
Luke frowned slightly, unfamiliar with the name.
Carol added, "He looked for me four days ago, as a military business representative, but I had important matters to attend to at the time, so I didn't see him."
"Are you sure he's a military representative?"
"That's what he said."
"Interesting."
Luke stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and instructed,
"Aunt Li, take him to the side hall."
The maid nodded and turned to leave.
Luke pressed the transmission button on his watch.
"Ava?"
"Young Master, you called for me."
"I want Floyd Russell's information."
"Please wait."
Soon, all information related to Floyd Russell appeared on the virtual screen above his watch, including his family situation, religious background, political background, education, work, and so on.
After reading it, Luke's eyes could not hide his disappointment.
"Amanda Waller, I never thought you'd have this day."
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