Late into the night, Kurt arrived in Catellon.Upon reaching the hotel and spotting Eric, he finally breathed a sigh of relief."Mr. Johnson!" But he was still shaken. "I almost died on the way here!"Kurt trembled. He knew coming here meant risking his life, but staying away was no guarantee of safety either. In such a dilemma, he had to seize whatever chance he had."There were gunshots fired at me when I got off the plane, blatantly open! And my phone, it's filled with death threats!" Kurt exclaimed.Eric chuckled. "Is that supposed to scare you? You've barely even arrived. But I'm curious, you fear for your life in Catellon, yet in our territory, you seemed fearless?"He was questioning Kurt's integrity. Catellon was just a small country, even as an affiliate of Faustaria, could it compare to the other superpowers?Taking a deep breath, Kurt replied, "Mr. Johnson, haven't you always been accommodating?"Eric sneered. "What kind of logic is that? Being accommodating means in
Clothes still lay in disarray when Eric hurriedly left."Hmph!" Ruth coldly snorted. "Talking about not being tempted? We haven't even begun, and you're already flustered? Ha, men!"With a resounding slam, Eric shut the door.But Ruth couldn't help but admire Eric. In terms of beauty, she could hold her own, and her figure was top-notch. Yet, despite all this, Eric could resist her charms. It was unbelievable! She even began to wonder whether Eric was incapable. How else could he resist a beauty like her?For Eric, it felt like playing with fire. He decided to keep his distance from Ruth."How did you manage to get a room?" Eric asked curiously.When he called the front desk earlier, they claimed there were no vacancies. But now, Kurt and his entourage managed to check in smoothly."We have arrangements in major hotels around the world," Kurt explained. "This time, we managed to secure rooms at this hotel at the last minute. That's how we ended up next door to you and the lady
In the early morning, Eric rose from his slumber, feeling refreshed and invigorated.He and Ruth disguised themselves, now as members of the GHO.Ruth voiced her concerns. "Eric, we're in a foreign land. Unlike back home, where a single call could summon plenty of help, we're on our own here. What if Kurt decides to sell us out?"Her worries weren't unfounded. Kurt feared Genome Inc. and selling them out for self-preservation wasn't beyond reason.Eric adjusted his tie confidently. "Sell us out? I trust Kurt isn't that foolish. If he dares betray us, I'll take care of him first, then we'll find our way back.""Find our way back?" Ruth chuckled. "That's intriguing. We'd become fugitives in Catellon."Eric glanced at his shoes, devoid of any dust, and remarked, "A puny little country like that wants to label me a fugitive? They're not capable."Ruth fell silent, noticing Eric's newfound arrogance, reminiscent of their first encounter in Salt City!-At the hotel entrance, Kurt's
"Yes, our laboratory does have some viruses, but it's all for research, to prevent spreading. We've invested a fortune."Our company's research is all in the service of human health. How could we possibly let viruses spread, especially in such large cities?" Kurt nodded subtly, maintaining his composure. He was merely trying to deceive Chuck, to see if he could extract anything useful.However, Chuck was a sly old fox, destined to reveal nothing of significance. -The day's inspection quickly concluded, with Kurt finding nothing of note. Returning to the hotel, he said, "Mr. Johnson, we've taken every precaution. It's difficult to investigate!" Eric pondered. He could see through what Kurt was saying, realizing there was no breakthrough insight.Suddenly, an idea struck him. "Today, while in their laboratory, I noticed some tightly sealed doors. Tomorrow, let's focus on investigating those."In addition, although they seem well-prepared, I believe some crucial data must be h
Chuck couldn't wrap his head around it. As for yesterday's assassination attempt, he had merely intended to give Kurt a warning, thinking Kurt would take the money and handle things. He never expected such an outcome. A male Catellonian approached Chuck. "Sir, should we send someone..." He made a throat-slitting gesture, and Chuck immediately understood. "No," Chuck said. "If someone dies in Catellon, suspicion will fall on us. Though it's not a big deal, it's troublesome."Our preparations are all set, right? Let them investigate first. If they find anything, we can act later!" He remained calm under pressure. After all, he had seen storms before, and this was nothing. Moreover, Chuck believed that even if Kurt found something, he could handle it. Assassination? That was a last resort. Unless absolutely necessary, it was best avoided. -Meanwhile, Ruth knew there hadn't been much progress today. It was mainly because Kurt hadn't found any leads on Genome Inc.Coming
The entirety of the company's data was there, a sanctuary of secrets within secrets. Two guards were stationed at the entrance of the data center, their presence a testament to the place's significance.Eric brought along a brand-new laptop. His old one was loaded with stuff, not really something he wanted to carry to the company. Once he got to the console, Eric dove right into checking out the data. This action made Chuck frown, and he glanced at Kurt. "Is this fellow proficient?"A sense of impending trouble loomed. Eric's actions were too adept. Logically, the GHO shouldn't possess such skilled personnel for these devices.Kurt nodded. "We're keeping up with the times. He's a recent recruit, quite adept in this domain."Chuck's head spun. Despite his numerous precautions, he hadn't foreseen this move. He hoped Eric wasn't too well-versed in these matters, so as not to uncover any traces.Yet, even as he silently prayed, Eric adjusted the spectacles perched on his nose and as
Chuck's face turned ashen. He felt a surge of desire to rush forward, push Eric aside, and shout at the top of his lungs, "Stop this madness!"But he dared not.Silently, he took out his phone and sent a message.-Eric emerged with his laptop at 8:00 p.m.!Adjusting his glasses, he glanced at Kurt and Chuck. "I've found some things. Should we discuss them tonight or wait until tomorrow?"Chuck's face darkened!Without waiting for Kurt to speak, he hurriedly said, "Tonight! The conference room is ready!"The group moved to the conference room.The Genome executives wore grim expressions. They knew Eric must have discovered something significant.Seated, Eric projected some deleted files from his computer onto the big screen. "These are some deleted files I found. I won't dwell on the others, as they are unrelated to this investigation, and I haven't copied them."Let's focus on this document related to the Oberdeen Group in King City." He looked at Kurt. "Mr. Kurt, did you b
However, genetic weapons were different. This was a new means of attack, yet it was still defined as a weapon! The deployment of weapons meant war!Would the two countries go to war? This was a result neither could bear."You..." Chuck sighed. "How do you want to handle this?"He wanted bloodshed because the situation had completely unraveled.Kurt continued. "You should understand our procedures. Over 800 people died in Dortmund City, and countless others suffer from terrible consequences.Kurt explained, "According to the GHO's regulations, your company will face a penalty of 10 to 20 billion dollars. This money is intended to promote the overall health of humanity. Naturia has already assessed all the losses from this outbreak, totaling 80 billion dollars!"You can wire this money directly to Naturia. If they forgive you all, perhaps the matter won't escalate further."Chuck suddenly burst into laughter. "20 billion dollars?! Do you think Genome Inc. has that much money? 20 b