My American magical life
Chapter 656 - 656 113 Achilles I Am the Tidal Wave!_3

656: Chapter 113 Achilles: I Am the Tidal Wave!_3 656: Chapter 113 Achilles: I Am the Tidal Wave!_3 Hutter was aware of what Steven had done, but he wasn’t really that angry.

After all the gifts were accepted, the death of a few agents was a trivial matter, and he understood that Steven couldn’t resist Achilles’s temptation.

“Hutter, I don’t want to be involved in these matters anymore.

These people are crueler than us.

I can take the injuries, but now I just want to go back to my hometown and rest properly,”

The pain affecting one of their own is a universal human emotion; watching Steven, with tears and snot streaming, Hutter sighed.

“When you’re feeling better, I’ll arrange for you to go back to Missouri.

I’ll do my best to take care of things for you in California, brother.

You have to understand that I’m also in a difficult position,”

Hutter and Steven were not real brothers, but they did have some mutual benefits.

As a high-level official in Forbes, it wasn’t difficult for Hutter to make a few minor adjustments—especially since Steven was injured in the line of duty.

If Steven was willing to play along, awards and commendations wouldn’t be difficult to obtain.

But Steven wanted nothing of it; he just wanted to escape Achilles’s control and live an ordinary life.

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In Washington D.C., a charity event was underway, organized by that man’s daughter.

The guests were of complex backgrounds, but most of them were not there for charity.

Of course, if there were any reports about tonight’s attendees, then every individual present would be hailed as a well-known philanthropist in the local community.

In the small hall to the side of the venue, Achilles met his target.

“Ah, Achilles, if you need something, you could have someone contact me directly; there’s no need for this complexity.

You know I’m very keen on making friends with you guys,”

Achilles glanced at the can of Coke in the man’s hand without showing his amusement.

Thinking that you, of all people, want to be friends with me, huh.

He would rather give Jared Kushner a second glance than show much respect to this corn-haired, Coke-drinking Old Lao Deng.

The arrogance of America’s elite is real, and Achilles is arrogant because he can be humble in the face of 99% of humanity and yet snub these so-called ordinary tycoons and top politicians.

“Perhaps you’re too busy, which is why I thought a face-to-face conversation would be more convenient,”

Old Lao Deng, I’ve got business with you.

“Oh, are you facing some kind of challenge?”

Speak up, let me hear it.

“An agent from Forbes in California was attacked last night, Great Commander.

The agent was originally from Missouri; gosh, the local cliques in California are so impolite,”

My people were messed with in California; I want an explanation or to make some moves.

“California?

That’s a great place, full of good people,”

I’m cautious, alright?

The California Clique scares me, you know?

“Forbes or other federal agencies should make a move; the local cliques in California are too brazen,”

Old Lao Deng, I want to do something big; are you in or out?

“Mr.

Achilles, I don’t control those agencies…”

It’s too much for you.

“I need your position stated.

Congressman Wood, my uncle, will initiate a special hearing, Great Commander.

Have you paid attention to last year’s terrorist attack at the California Library?”

I’ll start with a little support; I’m opening the market as the dealer, you throw in a small bet, follow my lead, and see.

There was a big problem with California’s major case last year—it couldn’t be contained even with a thousand pounds of pressure.

“Last year’s…

You mean?”

Damn, you’re bold, dredging up old cases and blowing them up.

Achilles, are you serious?

“There are too many villains and traitors in America; the burden of all fifty states rests on your shoulders, Great Commander.

They can block the budget for building the wall, but I can help you get it passed.

You just need to make a move, hmm, I can take care of the Senate,”

Lao Deng, all you are is a puppet, we’re the real bosses here.

Don’t think too highly of yourself, got it?

“Not enough.”

Say what you will, I think I can push for a bit more.

“The lid’s been on California for too long, and it’s Democratic Party territory.

Niu Sen made a mistake, and I see an opportunity.

Are you still hesitant?”

You’ll get your fill from this too, don’t be so greedy.

I built this operation—watch your manners or I’ll choke you with it!

“First stir things up, then pull them into the water…

Achilles, you’ve created a big problem for me, it’s just so, well, you know, no one respects America’s order more than I do.”

Might be too big, bro.

If your bunch of bastards start biting, I’m afraid you’ll bury me.

“Hahaha, right, as long as you understand that.

What we’re going to do is to reshape the order in California, to bring back justice and freedom to that land.

It certainly won’t be easy, but we can start testing the waters.”

Lao Deng, don’t be a wuss, test the waters first, see if you can take a bite.

“Right, the attack on Forbes is serious.

It’s an insult to the dignity of America’s law enforcement.

Whoever the attacker is, they must be held accountable!”

I’m on it!

“Good, I look forward to your performance at the inquiry meeting, Great Commander, sir.”

Lao Deng, set off a few fireworks first to show me some sincerity!

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In the LAPD Police Chief’s office, Gru’s top henchman came in to report for duty with heavy dark circles under his eyes.

Jax had been busy all night.

“Boss, we can’t find him, Chan has completely vanished!”

Jax was getting anxious; last night’s Saint Rodu was in utter chaos, the incident involved very sensitive people.

Forbes was expected, Cheng Daqi was unexpected, Old Joel was unknown.

But when Cheng Daqi disappeared from the shooting scene and lost contact, both Jax and Gru became even more panicked.

“Contact Temir, something feels off about this.”

The top corrupt cop was deflated; he watched Cheng Daqi’s car disappear in the surveillance video, but going through vehicular dashcams was too troublesome and unlikely to yield quick results.

They had to get in touch with the rich black-haired lady.

Despite the fallout, they could still stay in touch.

“I already did, that woman said she doesn’t know where Chan went either.”

Jax was utterly defeated; he was too tired.

“Go rest for now, he can’t just vanish into thin air at his size.

Maybe he’s hiding.

Let’s wait a couple of days and see.”

The only solution when there is no solution is to wait—to wait for Cheng Daqi to show up himself, to wait for the dashcam footage review.

“Boss, should we maybe push Temir a bit more…”

Gru waved his hand, cutting off Jax’s words.

“Jax, hey, all that money the gang sends out every month isn’t for nothing, and Geweil taking my shares isn’t for free either.”

Gru had been somewhat panicked by the loss of control last night, but after sleeping on it, he was no longer flustered.

“We’ve got guns in our hands, people above us.

Who dares to touch us?”

His thoughts were clear, not a single issue; Jax nodded in agreement.

“You’re absolutely right!”