North American Gunslinger Detective

Chapter 652 Human Nature

DHS agent Matthew Francis looked at the location map Jimmy drew on the whiteboard and pondered. Jimmy didn't continue talking, just waiting for his reaction.

After a while, Matthew took out his mobile phone and came to the whiteboard and took a few diagrams of the positions. He looked at Jimmy and said, "Anything to add?"

Jimmy shook his head: "Not yet. I have only fought these two battles with them. The combat power they showed is indeed not very strong. But I still have to remind you, because they fought with us without any defense at all. , so they don’t have an advantage from body armor to handy weapons. Under such circumstances, there is no way to evaluate their combat effectiveness when they form a mercenary group."

Matthew nodded: "I understand, thank you. Ma Hong, do you have anything to add?"

Mahone: "There is only one thing. If you interrogate Max Haider, please pay attention to one thing. He is the intelligence officer of the Demon Wolf Mercenary Group. You can accurately find him when he locates our middleman Falconi, which at least shows that he is in He has quite a lot of connections on the black market. If he is really that important to the Demon Wolf Mercenary Group and they need to rescue him from prison, they will probably use some underground forces to complete this task, and the force they use should be very large. powerful."

Matthew: "Thank you, Mahone. So that's it for today. I need to go back and sort out the information."

Matthew shook hands with Mahone and Jimmy and said goodbye, and the two left the conference room.

Jimmy looked at Mahone: "Did they provide the recording of the phone call? I feel like this matter may not be that simple."

Mahone shook his head: "Ruiz received the coordination request from above. It was sent from DHS. We are only assisting in the investigation. If they really want to carry out a prison robbery, it will be a terrorist attack by a foreign organization against our officialdom." , DHS will not share the case with us so easily."

Jimmy: "Is Haider's case with us closed?"

Mahone: "Not yet. The federal prosecutor's office has reviewed the case information and is now waiting for the court to arrange a trial time. It is estimated that it will take at least half a month."

Jimmy: "Do you think if they want to rob the prison, should they do it directly from the detention center now or wait until after the trial and he is arranged to go to the federal prison and have clear information before they rob the prison?"

Ma Hong: "In terms of the success rate of prison robbery, it is definitely easier in the detention center. The detention center does not have enough security, but the detention center is right in the city center. If they do it here, they will definitely be included in the terrorist list, 伱Do you think they will do this? This is just to save people, not to bring them in."

Jimmy nodded: "Yes, since they can become mercenaries, they must be acting for money. Although it is not clear why they would go to jail to rescue Haider, it is definitely advantageous to let others act together to take risks. Profitable."

Ma Hong: "It seems that this intelligence officer is dishonest, but I have already made a deal with him before to solve a robbery case. It will be difficult to get him to say anything else. It depends on the results of the interrogation by DHS." Well, maybe they have special interrogation skills."

Jimmy: "OK, then I'll go back first."

Just as Jimmy was about to turn around, Mahone reached out and patted him: "Wait a minute, let's go downstairs to smoke a cigarette."

Jimmy nodded, and the two left the conference room while taking out a cigarette case and lighter.Ma Hong took the initiative to say that he was going to smoke. Something must have happened. Jimmy didn't ask any more and found out when he went downstairs.

Jimmy and Mahone stood next to the trash can downstairs and each lit a cigarette. Jimmy said, "Tell me, what's going on?"

Mahone: "Have you contacted Neil?"

Jimmy nodded: "After I told you that day, I went to his place, and he agreed. What?"

Mahone: "I encountered the same situation that Peter encountered. Someone at the headquarters asked that Neil not be allowed to leave. With him around, our success rate in solving art cases increased by at least 30%, and Each case takes less time and the results are first-rate.”

Jimmy frowned: "You said Peter also encountered this situation?"

Ma Hong nodded: "Well, it's just that Peter and Neil used some tricks at the time and successfully pushed back the people from the headquarters, but... I can't."

Jimmy: "Did Peter tell you how they did it?"

Ma Hong: "No, he only said the results, but I received a call from the headquarters the night before yesterday, and someone met with me yesterday."

Jimmy: "What's the result?"

Mahone: "Waiting for the results, it's not clear yet what they want to do and how they want to do it."

Jimmy: "The worst result is that Neil's previous tricks are caught by them, sent back to prison, and then fished out and used again, right?"

Mahone: "No, the worst that happens is Neil goes to jail and there's no follow-up."

Ma Hong took a long puff of cigarette, put out the cigarette butt on the trash can, threw it in, and lit another one. "I think you may need to adjust your plan. I'm not sure when the headquarters will take action, but Neil only has Three months on, and if they move a little slower, Neil will be free."

Jimmy also threw away the cigarette butt and lit a new one. He was really having a hard time recently. He finally managed to get two groomsmen, but now something happened again. It happened to be the time when he was getting married.If the headquarters really wants to do something, it must be done before Neil is free, so now the plan is arranged and implemented just before and after his wedding, and it is completely done.

Jimmy: "You want to save him?"

Ma Hong took a deep breath: "I haven't made a decision yet. Our cooperation in the past few months has been really good, but are we going to fight against the headquarters for him..."

Jimmy: "Have you contacted Peter? He is in Washington DC now. He has a very good relationship with Neil. It even feels like they are no longer just friends, but like father and son. Peter has been doing everything for Neil. Just wipe your ass."

Ma Hong: "Not yet. If we contact him, he will definitely choose to fight."

Jimmy: "It seems that you also understand Peter's character very well, so what should we do? This matter cannot be delayed. The longer it is delayed, the more complete the preparations at the headquarters will be, and the harder it will be to deal with it later."

Mahone: "I will take care of it. You can find a replacement first. Neil must be dead. He has more important things to do."

Jimmy: "Yes, I understand. Be careful. No matter what the result is, don't let yourself get trapped. Confronting the headquarters is not something people of our level can do."

It must have taken a lot of effort for Peter to keep Neal in the first place, and at that time everyone had already recognized Peter as Hughes' successor, which would often give him face.

Mahone was originally transferred from Chicago by Hughes. At that time, Hughes just wanted to put a cover on Jimmy to suppress his people. However, due to the chain reaction of Peter's accident, Mahone became the boss of the white-collar group. Hughes After retiring, Mahone's apparent upper-class connections have actually disappeared here in Manhattan.If he is allowed to get involved in the fight against the headquarters now, no one will give him a platform, and he will have to bear all the consequences himself.Ma Hong's expression control ability is very good. He was still worried when he smoked, but when he threw away the cigarette butt and returned to the office, his expression had returned to his signature expressionless state.

Jimmy threw away the cigarette butt, took out his cell phone and called Neil, asking him to meet him in the evening, and then returned to the office. This time, he had no choice. He made an appointment with Mark to sit at the bar in the evening, and Mark didn't object. A bachelor man, if he doesn't go to the gym after work, he would like to sit in a bar. After all, he also has certain needs.

Jimmy drove Mark to the bar. Woody poured the two of them drinks and started working nearby. Jimmy still liked to sit at the bar.

Jimmy: "Mark, I need your help with something."

Mark gestured with the wine glass: "Of course, you say so."

Jimmy: "You know, I'm going to get married soon, but now there's a little problem, and I need a best man... Nia has chosen two bridesmaids, and I can't have just one."

Mark clinked his wine glass with Jimmy: "It goes without saying, I'll join."

Jimmy raised his glass and drank the whiskey in the glass in one gulp. "Get to know Woody. He is my other best man. Woody, here."

Woody came over and said, "Would you like another drink?"

Jimmy: "Wait a minute, let me introduce you, Mark, my colleague and your other best man."

Woody reached out to shake Mark's hand and said hello, and exchanged names. Jimmy said, "You guys should get to know each other in advance. I have something to leave first, so it's mine. Mark, have fun."

Jimmy leaves the bar and heads to Neil's place.Although he had a drink, Jimmy still drove over in his car. His drinking capacity was very good, or in other words, as his body became stronger and stronger, the impact of a small amount of alcohol on him was negligible.

There was no one else in Neil's room this time. Neil was about to bring Jimmy a drink, but Jimmy refused, "I drove here, forget it."

Neil: "OK, sit down. What's the matter?"

Jimmy nodded: "I need to tell you something. I said I would invite you to my wedding as a best man, but now there is a small problem."

Neil: "Really? It's okay. I just don't like to appear in crowded places."

Jimmy: "Thank you. That's it. Then, I'm going back."

Neil walked Jimmy to the door. Just as he was about to close the door, Jimmy reached out and pushed the door open. "Be careful and take care of yourself." After saying that, Jimmy let go of his hand, put his hands in his pockets, walked down the stairs and left.

Neil had promised to be his best man before, which was somewhat of a favor, and now giving him a little reminder was also a favor.

Mahone called him alone during the day to talk about this matter. It seemed that he was trying to get him to cancel Neil's best man invitation, but there were some hesitations in his words. Mahone was not the kind of person who would do useless things. , naturally he wanted Jimmy to inform Neil, but he couldn't say it clearly.

In the final analysis, this matter is Neil's business. The relationship between Mahone and Neil is not as good as Peter's. He can do too much for Neil. To handle this matter well, the only way is for Neil to step in. Mahone Hong was playing drums nearby, but he couldn't attract anyone's attention.

Jimmy has finished speaking. As for whether Neil can guess something, that's his business. Now it depends on his fortune. If he can't figure it out, given the piss-taking behavior of the people at the FBI headquarters, he will probably become them in the future. Exclusive tool for people.

It's not that Jimmy doesn't want to believe in the humanity of those at the headquarters. The key is that they have criminal records, and for them, the temptation of a perfect tool man is indeed great. The key is that Neil's abilities are top-notch in all aspects. , especially the counterfeiting type... For capable upper-class people, with Neil assisting in some things, they can do more, legal or illegal...

Now it depends on Neil and Mahone, and maybe Peter's behind-the-scenes efforts. After all, he is also at the DC headquarters and is already the Assistant Special Agent in Charge. He is considered a quasi-high-level person and should have a certain influence.

Jimmy has no way to intervene for the time being, and will not interfere. The most important thing for him now is the wedding in one month, and nothing can disturb this important event.

Back at the apartment, Jimmy and Nia checked the invitations they had registered and mailed again to make sure there were no omissions. In addition, they reviewed their previous plans. The St. Andrew's Church provided by Father White was just We can only do the ceremony, and subsequent dinner parties and activities must still be held at the hotel booked before.

They need to gather at St. Andrew's Church in Staten Island and return these people to Manhattan after the ceremony. This route is quite troublesome. Fortunately, Kevin is brave enough to arrange several ferry trips alone. Of course, Spend money.

Kevin has discussed these with Nia before. Today, Jimmy also participated in the review. The plan always needs to be reviewed after a period of time to avoid mistakes. Too many people will be affected by then. Nia Fortunately, most of the people Kevin and Jimmy hired were of high rank. If such things were not arranged well, it would have a great impact on their image.

After checking the plan, Nia looked at Jimmy: "Is the flower girl confirmed? If not, I can ask my classmate's daughter to come."

Jimmy: "I've already told Elliot. He agreed to be the flower girl. Mr. Green also agreed. He also received an invitation from Kevin and happened to come with him."

Nia: "Well, it seems you have a good relationship with Elliot."

Jimmy: "It's okay. The little guy is very sensible, and he seems to have almost come out of the shadows recently. He can also communicate with his classmates normally when he goes to school. At least it is much better than before. It is estimated that he will return to normal in a while. "

Nia: "It's rare to see you pay so much attention to a child. He is very special?"

Jimmy: "No, there's nothing special about him. It's just that when I rescued him, I naturally had to take care of the rest. But I saved him and made him live in the shadow of being kidnapped for the rest of his life, or because of the psychological shadow of kidnapping. It would be so sad to become a criminal. Hey, let’s just treat him as a first-aid after-sales maintenance.”

Nia: "What about after-sales maintenance? It's really ugly."

Jimmy: "That's actually the case. I've done a lot to get him out of the kidnapping case. Now I have to accompany him to gun practice on weekends. How tiring it is. I think his dad should give me more reward. Ha." Ha ha."

Nia: "That's enough for you. Why does a good thing become so awkward in your mouth?"

Jimmy: "Okay, okay, let's not talk anymore. I'm going to take a shower."

(End of this chapter)