* Guess (minor repair)*
Langley, Virginia
Director Vincent's team sifted through surveillance footage of major roads, public facilities and airports in both locations, and agents in Las Vegas and Los Angeles conducted field searches, but did not find any clues about Casper Phoenix.
This lack of discovery annoyed everyone, because it meant they had lost all clues, but it also caused one of the younger members of the group to change their mind.
" I've always thought it was strange that Caspar Phoenix didn't head northeast but southwest. Could he be planning to cross the US-Mexico border to Mexico?"
Director Vincent was stunned by this conjecture and couldn't help but chuckle.
Because it's good for them.
Because of Caspar Phoenix's identity, they would be hampered and restricted by the FBI at home, but if they went abroad, this would be a place where the CIA could do whatever it wanted.
They've infiltrated a lot of places. It's only a matter of time before they catch him.
Although he didn't know why Phoenix would give up everything and leave the United States, and he couldn't be 100% sure of the probability of that happening, Vincent still immediately gave the order to activate the CIA agents hiding in Mexico.
In order to be safe, they listed Lu Jia, a female Chinese university student tourist, as one of the targets of arrest. Vincent arranged for one-third of the agents to immediately go to the Chinese Embassy in Mexico to wait for further instructions.
Yeah, that's right.
The Bureau did want what Caspar Phoenix had, so they accused him of treason.
But if Caspar Phoenix really wanted to give something to someone else, they wouldn't mind killing him and then figuring out how to deal with Noah Wolwitz in China.
The system can intercept messages that shouldn't be delivered, even if it's the dark net.
And so, everything goes dark.
As for the unlucky college girl, she had no value to the CIA, but might have learned some secrets she shouldn't know.
In that case, let's kill them together.
*
Jack's temper was well known in the customs office, so no one suspected him of guilty conscience.
But at the same time, he was a keen and stubborn person. As long as he believed that a person was a good person, he would never doubt him.
His instincts were never wrong.
Jakes and Phoenix worked together for five years. They lived and died together. At that time, they were still young and vowed to catch Diego, the evil gang leader, and give the residents of the United States and Mexico a peaceful life.
- How could such a man betray?
Over the years, Jakes had dealt with high-profile bosses, and office socializing disgusted him, even sickened him.
Therefore, Jakes was convinced that Phoenix, who had been transferred to an office in Hoover Tower, must have offended someone she shouldn't have offended or touched some secret, so she was framed by those damn bastards.
But Jakes certainly couldn't have gone after him with Agent Mahoney, because that would have made him look guilty, and Mahoney would have realized something was wrong with the truck.
However, Jack was afraid that Phoenix would sit in the office for too long and not pay attention to maintaining his training. He would lose his sharpness and strength and be caught by Agent Mahoney, who was good at handling cases on the front line.
Therefore, Jack looked at his colleagues with a serious expression." No, this damned bastard is questioning my work. I have to follow him!"
Since Jakes was usually a straightforward person, his words did not arouse any suspicion. With a sour expression, he strode to the side of the car not far away. He jumped in and started the car. He stepped on the accelerator and followed Agent Mahoney's car away under everyone's surprised and helpless eyes.
Jakes 'car quietly followed Mahoney's, and twenty minutes later he watched Mahoney catch up to the truck and shamelessly stop it on Mexican soil as an FBI agent.
He couldn't help but roll his eyes at Mahoney, then quietly park the car in the distance and walk over quickly.
At this moment, Mahoney, who was standing at the front of the car, looked at Torres, who looked ugly. He knew that Torres 'hand was on the hard handle of the gun, and he couldn't help but feel excited.
... Caspar Phoenix is probably in this car!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile." The police dog was affected by the smell of canned herring just now. I just came to confirm it. After all, my grandfather is from Sweden. I don't mind the smell of canned herring."
"Open the door."
Even an experienced driver's face tensed at such an event. He opened the door nervously and slowly, watched Mahoney step into the truck compartment, and exchanged glances with Torres.
Mahoney held the flashlight in one hand and the gun in the other, holding his breath as he examined the environment inside the truck.
The sky was dark, orange and blue mixed into an indescribable beauty. Mahoney had been chasing for five days, and he had not lost any patience. Capturing Phoenix seemed to have become a mission engraved in his genes. At this moment, he felt extremely excited and excited.
It's over... It's over.
The car stopped again, and the weak light shone in again. Phoenix, who had finally calmed down, noticed the voices outside and the approaching footsteps. He realized that this time, it might not be so easy to fool him.
Therefore, he immediately covered Lu Jia, who was suddenly alert, with the blanket beside him, and then placed his hand on his back with a cold gaze.
It seemed that there was no way to avoid a fierce conflict today.
Almost in the next second, the large box stacked firmly at the top of the truck suddenly plummeted and hit the inevitable Agent Mahoney.
Mahoney was obviously very alert, but in the narrow space, his body was heavily smashed. Before he could react, a tall and strong shadow quickly flashed in front of him from the depths of the truck compartment. The attack that could not be concealed was violently attacked by the wind. The hand was snatched and thrown to the ground of the truck compartment. The huge explosive force made him dizzy and his eyes saw stars. Then, he felt that his body was firmly imprisoned.
He didn't know that Phoenix had all the strength she could muster right now and was worried about having nowhere to vent.
At the same time, there was a crack.
A dark hole pointed at Agent Mahoney on the ground, his gun loaded.
Jakes also arrived at this time. He jumped into the truck compartment and quickly figured out the situation. After kicking Mahoney, he dropped his mouth not far away.
Mahoney's eyes were red with anger and he bellowed in disbelief,"Jakes! What are you doing? Are you trying to betray me?"
Jakes, who had always been a stickler for oil and salt, was a veteran of the Customs Department. Otherwise, he would not have been demoted with his qualifications. He dug his ears indifferently."What are you talking about? Wasn't Caspar's previous arrest canceled? He's American, so he can get to Mexico visa-free. It's not illegal. Most importantly, Customs hasn't been notified of Caspar's arrest, so why should I help you catch him?"
Lu Jia covered her lips tightly. Her vision was covered by a dirty blanket, and she didn't feel safe at all. However, after confirming that Phoenix had successfully controlled the situation, she slowly removed the blanket from her body and carefully observed through the cracks in the box.
With a gun to his head and a sealed truck compartment, Mahoney had no way to ask for help.
Mahoney was silent for a long time after listening to Jack's words. Then he looked up at Phoenix calmly." I lost, Casper Phoenix, but I suggest you stop running. You can't escape."
"It's better to go back to the station with me. It's better than being caught by the 'others'. With your accumulated connections, the director might think of a way to protect you."
Phoenix didn't reply. Instead, he changed the topic." I remember you, Agent Mahoney. You were the last agent on the Southern California mission, but because the mission failed, you were shot in the shoulder blade and almost lost half your life. As a result, you were transferred to another team that was not valued."
Mahoney, who was originally calm, suddenly began to struggle violently. Perhaps it was because he had touched his obsession all along, he shouted angrily in a low voice,"... What do you mean by that?"
Phoenix laughed self-deprecatingly." It's nothing. I just want to say that they will frame and arrest me today for a false crime and kill my mother. They can do the same to you tomorrow."
"Agent Mahoney, we're all the same. We're just pawns in a huge state machine."
"Is it worth it?"
“……”
Agent Mahoney paused. He suddenly remembered his shoulder blades, which ached every time it rained. He remembered how hard he had been working on this job for more than ten years. He had been busy divorcing his wife and losing custody of his children. Everything was just to prove his ability and desire to be valued.
More importantly, Agent Mahoney also knew that it was impossible for a child like Phoenix to commit treason. Capturing Phoenix was actually just his wishful thinking.
But…so what?
He just wanted to serve his country. Was that wrong?
"Don't brainwash me, Phoenix! I'm not as insecure about my beliefs as you are! And you too, Jack, aren't you ashamed of yourself for betraying the greater good for the greater good?"
"Shut up, Mahoney. It's just a job. Your FBI is more noble than my customs? Phoenix was obviously being slandered. He wasn't considered an illegal immigrant. Why would I arrest him? Can you not be so black and white?"
Even though the environment was dark, Lu Jia soon discovered that the man Phoenix controlled was Agent Mahoney, who had been in love with twice before. Lu Jia did not know the strange Latino man.
However, when she heard that the man named Jack seemed to be from the Customs Department and seemed to be working with Phoenix, Lu Jia suddenly became excited again.
Could he send her back to China or send her to the embassy?
Yes. Although Lu Jia really wanted to find out Phoenix's secrets, she wanted to return to China as soon as possible. Her previous behavior seemed to be a helpless move to return to China.
Thinking of this, Lu Jia suddenly stood up. She walked out of a row of boxes and stared at Jacques with burning eyes." Well... I don't have a visa. I'm considered a stowaway. Can you send me back or to the embassy?"
Phoenix paused and realized what Lu Jia had said. He frowned and turned to look at Lu Jia behind him in disbelief."…Lu?"
Jack was stunned. He looked at Phoenix in front of him and then at the girl who suddenly appeared from behind the box. He quickly realized that she was the poor girl who had been kidnapped by Phoenix in the news.
It was just that the environment was dim. He wasn't sure if he was seeing things. Why was this girl's lips so swollen? He even suspected that he saw…hickeys on that girl's neck?
Which one of these fucking bastards did this?!
Anyway, it couldn't be Phoenix. After all, he had an appalling obsession with cleanliness. During the five years they worked together, things were deep and complicated. He was a completely different kind of person from a playboy like him.
If Phoenix did not have some strength, Jack would never have become brothers with such a person.
Thinking of this, Jack couldn't help but sympathize with the petite and cute Lu Jia in front of him." If you have an American visa, you can come to Mexico directly. It's not considered smuggling, but given your situation, perhaps…? I should be able to send you off after work."
Perhaps he could comfort the poor girl for Phoenix, replace her unfortunate and terrible memory with his charm, and then protect her well when she returned home.
However, after working together for five years, Phoenix knew very well what kind of person Jacques was. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He said coldly," It's too late. The CIA should have targeted her by now. She'll implicate you."
Luca's eyes widened in disbelief at Phoenix's words."Weren't you going to ask Hector to take me to the airport? Why can't he?"
Phoenix tightened his grip on Mahoney." Hector is a hooligan with a criminal record. He can help you get a fake passport. It's normal for him to take money to do things, but Jacques is a customs agent. You'll cost him his job or even his life!"
Mahoney's face was flushed, and he struggled, breathing hoho.
Phoenix noticed Mahoney's condition and relaxed his arm slightly. However, just as Mahoney was about to breathe a sigh of relief, a huge force hit the back of his neck. His consciousness was suddenly split into two halves, and his vision instantly blurred.
In the end, Mahoney could only lose consciousness with a strong sense of unwillingness, along with his long-standing obsession.
At this moment, Lu Jia finally calmed down after a long period of silence and stench. However, Phoenix's hot touch from before was still lingering in her mind. However, compared to the current situation, things immediately became ridiculous.
The dim flashlight had been rearranged by someone, and it covered the few people sitting on the ground of the truck from above.
Lu Jia couldn't help but sneer. She looked at Phoenix, who was silent in front of her, and speculated," You didn't deliberately keep me by your side, did you?"
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