Chapter 846 - 790: Hidden Agendas
Bangkok Group, the main members are Kate, Daniel, and Rosa…
Kate first appeared in Thailand, and had her neck broken by Mountain Eagle. This woman is ambitious and ruthless in her actions.
She reconnected with Mountain Eagle in Los Angeles in the capacity of a scapegoat, and then, inspired by Mountain Eagle, she used the issue of the Replacer, combined with the mission she had at the time, to turn the situation around.
Eventually, she was ordered to organize the Bangkok Group, which is responsible for fighting the Replacer, infiltrating Mexico, preparing to arrest Shorty Guzman, and dismantling the Sinaloa Group.
Another two members of the Bangkok Group are Daniel, who is from an ATF undercover background, and collaborated with Mountain Eagle in Anchorage to take down a gang selling US Army weapons. He also participated in the destruction of the Valley Laboratory and later spent some time at the Los Angeles Police Department.
Now Daniel has made a name for himself. Although the Bangkok Group is a secret task force under the FBI, its operation authorization comes from the United States Department of State.
Regardless of whether they eventually accomplish something, after entering this group, their rank and salary are sure to go up. Even if they transfer to other departments in the future, their rank and salary at least will be retained.
The third guy in the Bangkok Group is Rosa, who is Tiffany's ex-boyfriend and an elite FBI investigator.
In cases related to the Replacer, Rosa suffered multiple severe setbacks, which made him determined to fight against the Replacer to the end.
The name Bangkok Group was chosen by Kate to express that she would never forget what happened in Thailand…
She doesn't hold grudges; instead, she uses what happened in Bangkok as a reminder that one cannot become complacent and should not lose oneself just because of a bit of power.
And the culprit who caused her to meet with disaster in Bangkok was Mountain Eagle…
At the same time, it was Mountain Eagle who reminded her to face her own position, using the semi-terroristic nature of the Replacer to consolidate power, and then rallying forces from the Los Angeles Police Department, FBI, DEA, State Department, and others to carry out the mission against the Mexican drug cartels.
Mountain Eagle showed Kate what true "nurture bandits to bolster one's power" is, and then this cunning woman seemed to have an epiphany, leading the Bangkok Group on a rampant path, achieving commendable success and accolades.
Now Kate suddenly called, and the first thing Mountain Eagle thought of was Tiago held in the warehouse, along with those trained gunmen.
In his thoughts, Mountain Eagle walked around the camp and finally arrived at Old Ruby's cabin…
Old Ruby's cabin took a hit from a rocket during the fight, and the wooden wall on one side of the first-floor restaurant was damaged.
Little Ruby, a master of craftsmanship, simply took down one wall and expanded the space of the first-floor restaurant outward, turning it into a massive indoor and outdoor kitchen and dining area.
When Mountain Eagle arrived, he saw Daria dressed in a cook's outfit, struggling to pour water into a large stainless steel barrel…
When she saw her boss, Daria fully displayed her 'acting' advantage. Her expression changed a few times before finally showing a complex smile that was three parts grievance and seven parts willingness, then she 'diligently' put on a sunny demeanor and greeted her boss…
As Mountain Eagle was about to speak, Little Ruby rushed out of the room, snatched the heavy bucket from Daria's hand, glared at the heartless boss, and loudly proclaimed that he would handle the boiling water task, urging Daria to rest quickly and not catch a cold…
Mountain Eagle was amused by Little Ruby's actions. He glared at the fool with annoyance, then looked at the aggrieved Daria and said, "Since you love doing work so much, later go mop the floor of my house and do the laundry as well.
Remember, don't use the washing machine, hand washing is cleaner…"
He glanced at Little Ruby, who was fuming and about to speak. He waved to silence the fool, then said to Daria, "See how Little Ruby stands up for you, go wash his clothes too…"
Looking at Little Ruby, who was angry and wanted to defend her, Daria sighed, looked down at Mountain Eagle, and said in grievance, "Boss…
I was wrong!"
Mountain Eagle eyed the humbled Daria, speaking sarcastically, "What were you wrong about?"
Daria looked up at her boss, swallowing her grievance, and said, "Boss, I truly know I was wrong…"
Mountain Eagle eyed Daria, watching her, who seemed so pathetic, and shook his head, saying, "You teamed up with Blood Fox to deceive my wife and Tessa, let that matter slide. But you and your sister pushing my wife to invest in Alaska and Thailand, did you ask my opinion on this?
The money used was the fifteen million you extorted from Black Fox…
What, now that money seems too hot to handle for you?
When I was dying on the hospital bed, where did your spirit of determined confrontation with Luna and Blood Fox go?"
Daria remained silent for a while, then said with her head down, "Boss, we never intended to keep that money for ourselves, at that time…"
Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said, "I understand your state back then, I was dying, and our team might disband. Blood Fox found my wife and children to inherit my legacy, you were afraid of being abandoned, so you protected Luna and prepared to fight it out.
I can understand, everyone can, so no one blamed you for anything.
I even woke up and specially spoke to Mr. Poincaré to not pursue that money from you.
But now things are better for you, and that money seems too hot for you to handle, right?"
Daria was stunned, then realized she wasn't a match for her boss at all…
She and Yuliy had, at the time, through brutal interrogation, extorted all the Yas Camp's funds from Black Fox…
After Mountain Eagle suddenly collapsed, the money remained in the account they established.
They know that the money doesn't belong to them, so they hold on tightly to Luna, to whom they have the greatest affection, so that even if things reach the worst point, they can protect Luna and settle down in Alaska together.
There's quite a bit of selfishness in this, but in terms of action, the biggest beneficiary is definitely Luna.
That's why Mountain Eagle never expressed dissatisfaction with them over this matter. He assumed that the money was a survival fund for Luna, Zack, Angel, and Eva and also treated it as a test stone...
It was fifteen million US Dollars; not many people in the world can withstand such a test.
In a certain sense, Daria and Yuliy didn't pass the test...
As their relationship with the Mountain Eagle couple deepened, they started feeling that the money was a hot potato, so they pushed Xiao Wan through subtle means to start investing that money in Alaska and Thailand.
For Mountain Eagle, it wasn't an issue for them to voluntarily hand over the money, but their actions represented abandoning the stance of defending Luna. Encouraging Xiao Wan to recklessly invest in order to quickly resolve the issue made Mountain Eagle very unhappy.
What is there in Razer's hometown that's worth investing in?
The old guy talked himself dry but didn't manage to get a single investment from Mountain Eagle, and now Xiao Wan wants to build a new camp there to extend the role of the Brown Bear Camp to the northern areas of Alaska.
What's worth investing in Thailand for Xiao Wan?
Mountain Eagle's ventures there are mostly related to Tessa, and Xiao Wan investing money there is problematic in itself.
The thought of his wife getting financially involved with Tessa gave Mountain Eagle a terrible headache.
Daria saw her boss seemed a bit unhappy again, so she put away her grievance, playfully looped her arm around his, and said, "Boss, I really know I was wrong. I won't dare again in the future.
Mrs. Li has already proven that she never thought of treating Luna any differently. She treats Luna and Zack like her own children.
So Yuliy and I think there's no need to hold onto that money anymore...
Boss, we're loyal to you. If you're really angry, you can hit me a few times. I promise such a thing will never happen again."
Mountain Eagle looked at Daria, thought for a moment, and said, "You and Yuliy are like two vixens, but sometimes thinking too much only gets you into embarrassing situations.
This time I'll forgive you, but this is the last time..."
With that, Mountain Eagle looked at Daria's expression turning very serious, hesitated a bit, and said, "Actually, have you ever thought about how if you and Yuliy kept supporting Luna, that would earn you more points in my eyes?
When you found out Xiao Wan was easy-going and generous, and you switched your stance because of that, you lost points instead.
Using little tricks every day is useless; do you think Xiao Wan doesn't see through your little schemes?
She just doesn't say anything to prevent Luna and you from feeling awkward!"
Daria, hearing this, widened her eyes in disbelief and said, "You mean Mrs. Li knew all along..."
Mountain Eagle replied impatiently, "Obviously, it's fifteen million US Dollars!
Mr. Poincaré already laid out all my assets to her; how could she not know about fifteen million extra in your hands?
Her silence meant she tacitly acknowledged Luna as the inheritor of that money, with you being Luna's second and third guardians.
Now, you've handed over the money and encouraged Xiao Wan to spend indiscriminately...
I've never seen anyone as foolish as you. Before Luna becomes an adult, that money, to some extent, represents a voice.
It was a voice you strived for with your actions, but now you've thrown it away to bear less pressure and responsibility."
Mountain Eagle looked at the dumbfounded Daria, shook his head in disdain, and said, "You Russians really don't cut it...
If you were in Zhen Huan, you'd barely make it through two episodes!"
After listening, Daria's whole body stiffened, she said with a pale face, "I really made a mistake..."
Seeing Daria in self-doubt, Mountain Eagle grinned a little, patted her shoulder, and said, "A mistake is definitely a mistake, but don't be too upset. Not everyone is smart, after all, so I forgive you.
When Luna grows up, she'll understand you too. After all, you're just foolish, not evil!"
Daria covered her throbbing heart and said sadly, "Boss, can you say a little less?"
Mountain Eagle shook his head and said, "No, you don't realize how much trouble you've caused me...
Take a break and then call Kate of the Bangkok Group, ask what she really wants, and then deal with the trouble from the FBI...
This is an open-book test I'm giving you. If you can't resolve it, your salary next year might be in jeopardy too."
Hearing that even her next year's salary was being considered by her boss, Daria crossed her arms over her chest, making her bosom appear even more majestic, and said eagerly, "Boss, I really know I'm wrong. From now on, I'll listen to whatever you say..."
Mountain Eagle, feeling annoyed, pushed away the clinging Daria and said grumpily, "Obey me, if you're so obedient, go mop the floor of my room and wash all the clothes..."