Half an hour later.
Lake said goodbye to Secretary Kelly and left the Homeland Security Building.
Get in the car.
"Hello."
Lake dialed the number that had just sent the text message and asked directly, "Are you sure the USB drive was copied?"
"yes."
"Then be careful. Langley has sent out their ace agent."
"I know. Besides, that man isn't from Langley."
"Um?"
"Have you heard of the IMF?"
Lake frowned. "Impossible Mission Intelligence Agency?"
Sefer on the other end of the phone laughed and said, "I knew you knew as much as I do."
Lake laughed.
There is more that he doesn't know. In this universe, apart from the Ancient One with a bug, he is the only one who has such a spoiler-like ability.
IMF.
Like SHIELD, which doesn't even deserve a name, this is also an organization that doesn't exist. However, the IMF enjoys even higher treatment than SHIELD.
Let me put it this way.
SHIELD was jointly founded by the five hegemons, while the IMF was contracted by the federal government. The president knows, Congress knows, and even the Supreme Court knows the existence of the IMF.
"Then be careful."
"Don't worry, the IMF isn't here for me. They're just directing this for themselves."
The Director of the Secret Service did copy a piece of information from the USB drive and did sell it to a senior executive in Langley. In fact, the patrol operation was also in charge of that executive.
As for what he wants to do or what to do, Lake is not interested. He is only interested in one of the things.
"How did you know that?"
"You have information, and so do I, my love."
"...Okay, be careful."
"good."
Lake hung up the phone, shook his head, and drove back to Arlington County.
In the next few days.
Various big news broke out.
First, under the joint statement of Washington and Onigashima, the Japanese island nation handed over the Washington terrorist attack incident to the military base stationed on the island and sent federal agents to conduct a full investigation.
Federal father was very angry, and it was natural for his son Ridao to receive an education.
The Japanese people are polarized over their president's decision. The Japanese people in the Mu Federation applauded and welcomed the federal investigation team, while the extremists believed that it was a loss of sovereignty and humiliation to the country.
pity.
Under the iron fist of the federal father, these extremists in the Japanese island nation directly brought about their doomsday, and one after another they were pulled back to the military base by the stationed federal troops for investigation and questioning.
As to whether they can get out alive, it is still unknown.
That's right.
This time, SHIELD once again took the blame.
Well.
This time, S.H.I.E.L.D. really felt that it was wronged. Alexander Pierce went to find the president, but the president directly confronted Alexander with no reason.
One sentence.
What is the responsibility of your SHIELD?
To prevent terrorist attacks, we must stop them before they happen. Did SHIELD prevent it this time? No, so it is not unfair to SHIELD.
After all, the person in the White Palace was very angry. If it weren't for the Sun report, the President might not have been angry and the matter could have been kept under control. But now that the report has come out, how can it be controlled?
But the whistleblower, Lake Edwin, has been dealt with by the Department of Homeland Security itself, being removed from his position as director of operations at headquarters while retaining his position as deputy director of the New York State Department of Homeland Security.
Um.
Still got promoted.
I have to say that Secretary Kelly is still very capable. Lake used to be the deputy director of operations for New York State, and now he is the deputy director of New York State. Although the word "operations" is missing in his title, his functions have been greatly improved.
Of course.
Mr. President doesn't know the ins and outs of this, and a temporary worker doesn't need to know these things. In short, Lake has been dealt with by himself, so there is no doubt that SHIELD also needs to take the blame.
As for what kind of accountability SHIELD faced this time, Lake was not very clear.
And Langley.
It is said that the traitor who stole the intelligence has been found.
It was Ethan Hunt, the senior Langley agent sent to assist the IMF. They devised a plan and successfully found the traitor. However, during the interrogation, Ethan Hunt ran away. Now, Langley is searching for Ethan Hunt all over the world.
But these things have nothing to do with Lake.
He was ready to take Skye back to New York.
School is about to start at Central City High School, and Lake also needs to prepare for his European trip from February to June this year.
This is common practice.
Although Lake had learned many of the Federation's habits, he still hadn't learned the Federation's unreliable family ties. Starting from his first year, Lake would take time out every year to go to Europe to accompany his children. Although four months of companionship a year didn't mean much, at least he could make sure that the vampire children didn't grow up crooked or have no impression of him.
This day.
Lake woke up in Rachel's apartment. Just like yesterday or the day before, after some early morning warmth and washing up, Lake said, "I'm going back to New York today."
Rachel, who was making pancakes in the kitchen, looked up at Lake and said, "So fast."
Lake adjusted his cuffs, sat on a high stool, nodded, and said, "There's nothing I can do. The boss told me to get back to work."
Rachel also had her own informants in Washington, so she naturally knew what her report had done to Lake. Although she had said it several times yesterday and even the day before, she still said apologetically, "I'm sorry."
Lake smiled and said, "It's okay. I always thought New York was better than Washington."
The same thing.
He is the boss in New York, but he has offended too many institutions in Washington. He would feel completely uncomfortable staying here.
Rachel tilted her head and looked at Lake: "So, can we meet again?"
Lake walked into the kitchen and kissed Rachel: "Unless, of course, you don't want to see me."
No commitments, no worries.
Lake finally figured it out.
It is much better to just date than to have a confirmed relationship. If you just date without having a confirmed relationship, there won't be so many troubles, and you can leave cleanly when you can.
Speaking of which...
Why did I only realize this now?
Lake was a little puzzled.
Around noon.
Lake took Skye on a flight from Washington International Airport to New York's Kennedy Airport.
On the plane.
Skye glanced sideways at Lake.
Lake, who was resting with his eyes closed, didn't even bother to open his eyelids: "What?"
"nothing."
"…"
Skye shook his head first, then frowned: "I was wondering, since you have a girlfriend, does that mean you will return to Washington?"
Lake opened his eyes and looked at Skye, a little curious: "Who said I have a girlfriend?"
Skye's eyes widened slightly. "Haven't you been sleeping at your girlfriend's house these past few days? Betty told me about it. She said it was a beautiful reporter."
Lake nodded and said, "I am sleeping at Rachel's house, but why should I move back to Washington?"
Skye frowned and asked, "Are you planning to live apart?"
This is probably not conducive to the development of feelings.
"Bang!"
"Ouch, that hurts."
"It hurts, okay. What's going on in your little head all day long?"
"…"
Lake looked at Skye who was rubbing her forehead and rolled her eyes. "You're only thirteen, stop pretending to be my age. Besides, I'm not as sentimental as you."
Drink while you can.
tomorrow...
That is something Lake needs to worry about tomorrow, and it is none of my business. How the future Lake cleans up his mess has nothing to do with the present Lake. The present Lake is very confident in the future Lake.
After all, he has a cheat.
The Lake of the future will definitely be stronger than the Lake of the present.
Can't have your cake and eat it too?
Oh.
Only elementary school students do multiple-choice questions.
Lake?
At worst, I can take them all. When Lake in the future extracts the core that can form the kingdom of God, haha, he can create a race of gods by himself.
This is how the Issa tribe came about.
This is also how the Osspirin clan came about.
There's no reason why Lake's Protoss can't do the same.
The plane landed.
"Skye."
"Alexis."
After Lake and Skye walked out of the airport, Alexis, who came with her father to pick them up, immediately hugged Skye and chattered about the interesting things they had experienced during the holiday.
After getting on the bus.
The two little girls sitting in the back seat were still chattering non-stop.
Lake, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and Cassel, who was driving, looked at each other, and then both of their expressions were similar to the doting and helpless expression of an old father towards his daughter.
Star Building.
When Lake and Cassel drove to the door, they saw a group of African Americans protesting at the Star Building.
Cassel said to Lake, "Last month, they won the lawsuit, and this group of people are going crazy again."
Lake shook his head. "There are so many apartments in New York. Why focus on just one?"
These African Americans are so cheap.
There are so many apartment buildings in New York, but that group of African Americans kept their eyes on the Star Building and kept harassing it. They filed so many lawsuits, and when they couldn't win, they protested and then found someone else to sue.
ill.
The residents of the Star Building never discriminate against black people. Every year, the Star Building Committee will set aside a portion of money to fund an African-American's dream of going to school, so the Star Building does not discriminate.
As long as these African Americans don't live under the same roof with them.
Moreover, it is nonsense to say that there is racial discrimination in the Star Building. The Mexican residents on the fifth floor, the Asian residents on the sixth floor, and the French residents on the eighth floor can all testify that there is no racial discrimination.
As for why there are no African residents?
Who knows.
The house has been sold, and the price offered by the African American is not high enough. Naturally, the tenant will definitely choose someone else who offers a higher price.
These are some of the real reasons why building owners never lose a lawsuit.
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