fortunately.
That time was at the base in Quantico, and Thaddeus Ross was in complete control. It was obvious that Betty and Bruce would not be together for a long time to come.
What if something goes wrong due to carelessness?
General Ross is probably going to eat someone.
This is why Karen agreed to General Ross's suggestion after accepting the ambassadorial position.
Karen will not interfere in her children's private lives, but if the private lives may endanger her children's safety, I'm sorry, Karen will have to intervene.
Rachel was surprised and curious: "What does Betty like about Bruce Banner?"
Speak according to this.
Apart from his outstanding IQ, Bruce Banner doesn't seem to have any other advantages. He can't even control his anger. It's obvious that he is a typical nerd.
Lake shrugged: "Who knows."
He has always asked himself this question: why does Betty like Bruce Banner? If Hulk had hair, it would be fine, but Hulk is green and bald.
Lake shook his head and didn't bother to think about it anymore. He was on the same side with Ross and Karen anyway.
Betty?
Sorry, an old man who is nine years older than me, who can't control himself and changes at any time, is not a good match.
soon.
Christmas of 2004 passed quietly.
The year 2005 arrived quietly.
Skye took Ibrahimovic on Lake's private plane back to New York to prepare for the new semester, while Lake stayed at his home in Arlington.
Around the end of January.
Lake and Karen, along with Betty and Ross, appeared together in the Pennsylvania Avenue building.
The press conference is in progress.
theme?
Naturally, it was Karen Ross who would take over as the current federal ambassador to Paris next month.
Lake was wearing a military uniform this time, and like General Ross, it was almost covered with various medals.
The spotlight flashes.
Early February.
Karen took Betty to Paris to take up her post accompanied by General Ross, while Lake returned to New York first and would bring Rachel to New York to give birth when Rachel started her vacation next month.
There are many wealthy people in New York, so confidentiality is sufficient.
Almost all the hospitals in Washington, D.C. have been seduced by the newspapers in Washington, D.C.
Mid-March.
Star Building.
Lake was sitting in his study. The moment he turned on the computer, with a whoosh, a Red Queen with golden curly hair, wearing a blood-red dress, and with a cold but slightly cute look, appeared on the screen.
The Red Queen's host computer is not in the Star Building, nor even in New York, but in the Immortal Castle in Budapest.
All high-quality accessories of the Immortal Consortium are purchased from all over the world and then assembled in the newly built underground fortress in the Immortal Castle.
As we all know, Lake is a person who is isolated from high technology.
and...
The Red Queen was originally Umbrella's artificial intelligence. This time she became the artificial intelligence of the Immortal Consortium. She can better help Emilia handle daily affairs and ensure that the assets of the Immortal Royal Family will not be lost to the outside.
Wasn't that the case in the previous two months?
After Red Queen took over the Immortal Consortium, she immediately discovered more than a dozen termites hiding in the Consortium. Without a doubt, these dozen people were set on fire and turned into ashes while wailing in the sunlight.
That's good.
"Good afternoon, Red Queen!"
"good afternoon."
Lake took a sip of bourbon, looked at the red queen who appeared, and said, "How's it going? Did you find Dr. Zora?"
Red Queen said, "I'm sorry, for now I can only sense the Jarvis you mentioned. I'm still learning the knowledge here, and this is somewhat different from my core program."
Lake nodded: "It's okay, there's no rush for this matter."
Is Dr. Zola really dead?
By the way, was his friendship with Alexander Pierce so deep that he was willing to sacrifice his life for Alexander Pierce's hegemony?
So great.
But that's not right.
If Dr. Zola really had such a great spirit of sacrifice, he would not have joined Hydra.
Or is this guy lurking in a deeper network, like a submarine in the deep sea, maintaining so-called radio silence?
Lake blinked.
"Ding-ling-ling!"
"…David?"
Lake came back to his senses and looked at the ringing phone. He raised an eyebrow and answered it. After listening to David's narration on the other end of the phone, he nodded and said, "I'll be there in half an hour."
Half an hour later.
Lake did not go directly to the National Landmark Building, but drove directly to a street in Queens. At this moment, sirens and cordons had been sounded on the street.
"George!"
Lake got out of the car, showed his ID, walked into the cordon, and called out to George, who was standing outside a building that had exploded. He walked over and said, "How is it?"
George turned his head and saw Lake: "The engine just went out. The explosion disposal team just went in. We are not sure whether to hand over the case to you yet."
"I didn't need to take this case, trust me," Lake said.
George nodded: "I believe you."
soon.
Wearing a hat, Joe, who seemed to have completely come out of the haze, walked out of the building that was destroyed by the explosion and burned. When he saw Lake, he was a little surprised.
Lake and Joe hugged.
release.
Joe then said to George, "Explosive residue was detected on the right side of the building's lobby, on what appears to be a test bench."
George looked at Lake: "Your case."
Lake said, "It's still yours. We at the Department of Homeland Security provide technical support."
Whoever is in charge has the final say.
Since Lake is the head of the New York State Department of Homeland Security, naturally, Lake's rule is that it doesn't matter who is in charge after all, as long as they solve the case. Lake also said during the meeting that unless it is a case that requires the intervention of Homeland Security, the main focus will be on assistance, and the achievements of the homeland agents will not be ignored.
Whoever solves the case does not solve the case.
Lake had worked in the New York Police Department system and was speechless about these robberies, so he was too lazy to add fuel to the fire.
Seeing this, George smiled and said, "In that case, let me borrow your evidence room. Ours is full, and our equipment is no match for your Department of Homeland Security."
Lake said, "If you are so envious, I can invite you, but obviously, you won't come."
George said thank you.
He will work for a few years, and after Gwen graduates from university, George will be able to retire. By then, the pension from the police station plus the pension in New York will be enough for George to live a happy retirement life.
Lake then looked at Joe: "What about you, Joe, are you coming?"
Qiao said, "By the way, you've always wanted me to leave your group, right? Why, are you starting to miss me?"
Lake laughed.
That's it.
This time, Joe has completely escaped from the haze and can even make such a joke. It turns out that time is the best medicine to heal everything.
Not long.
The information about the exploded building was found out.
It was found out by the Department of Homeland Security.
On the surface, this building is a grocery store, but in fact, it is a dental clinic, the kind without a license. After all, a large number of people living in this neighborhood do not have the money to spend in a precious dental clinic.
"What other information?"
"The message has been sent to your tablet."
Lake listened to Tiffany's voice in the headset, took out a folded tablet from his arms, and then unfolded it under the envious expressions of George and Joe.
"Are you jealous? Come to my place, everyone has one, investigating cases, watching movies, it's all great!"
"I don't envy you, I don't envy you!"
"I like to use the TV."
"…"
Lake looked at the two people who said they were not envious but had already walked to his side, with a slight smile on his lips, and then used his fingerprint to light up the foldable 4K high-definition tablet that was donated entirely by Stark Group.
The screen lights up.
soon.
Information about this black dental clinic appeared on the tablet.
Tiffany, who was at the Land Building, said, "Sir, the landlord of this address passed away six months ago. He lived alone and had no children. There's no record or information about the grocery store owner. This morning, while sorting through the documents, the landlord's estate lawyer discovered that someone seemed to be occupying the elderly man's property, so they called the police."
George said nearby: "Indeed, a police officer said they came here after receiving a call from someone, but when they arrived here, the explosion had already occurred."
Lake asked, "Where's the lawyer?"
"The call was unavailable."
"…"
Lake looked up at George: "Is there a body?"
George frowned and said, "I didn't find it."
Just then.
Rumble!
There was a noise coming from the house that had been exploded and burned in front. Soon, a police officer appeared on the second floor of the exposed building: "Sir, a body has been found."
Lake smiled.
George looked up. "The lawyer's?"
The police officer opened his mouth and said to George, "Sir, you should come up and see for yourself."
The second floor of the building.
Lake put away the tablet and looked at the skeletons exposed in the wall of the second floor. There were no less than three skeletons. He said to George beside him, "So, this is not my case anymore."
The case is very clear.
There is absolutely no terrorist attack involved.
Lake was ready to leave.
but...
Along with the sound of the wall peeling off, the smell of barbecued meat suddenly appeared.
"Walter's mess?"
"…"
Lake heard George's slightly surprised voice, turned around and looked. What he saw was that the wall was densely packed with corpses that were almost integrated with the wall.
But that's not the point.
Lake saw the lawyer whose phone call was unreachable.
look.
But on the wall, a corpse with a fiery red body, a head that seemed to be melting, and a mouth wide open in horror appeared in front of everyone as the wall peeled off.
Dead.
Just brewed it?
…