Spy-x-War Showdown
Chapter 1052 - 1057: Exhausted

Chapter 1052: Chapter 1057: Exhausted

"You caught those two and interrogated them?"

"Yes, one was taken out directly. I couldn’t control two people at the same time very well. The remaining one wasn’t tough at all and quickly started talking."

"Do you need me to call someone to help you?"

"No need, I can handle it. They’re from the CIA, but not sent by Aaron. They’re connected to Nicholas, acting on their own initiative. The official story is that Aaron was unaware of this, but I believe Aaron knew what they were doing and tacitly allowed it."

Yang Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "So you mean Aaron talks about supporting me to take out Nicholas, but in reality, he’s still observing to see who is more worthy of his support?"

"That’s right, that’s what I think."

Yang Yi sighed and said, "Talk to Anna about this and ask for her opinion. If she disagrees, let me know. Also, what did those two find out?"

"Not much. They thought Bonnie was just a high-class call girl. Their investigation into Bonnie was to find a chance to make a move on you."

"Make a move? They want to take me out?"

"Yes."

"You’re telling me this important matter only now?"

"Is it important? Weren’t you already targeted by many people that day?"

"Though that’s true, it’s still about people wanting to take me out. You should have mentioned this earlier."

"They had just started planning against you when I took them out, just two minor characters. Besides the fact that someone wants to take you out, they knew nothing. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you. Also, I think Aaron is aware of this, but he’s just silently consenting, so those who support Nicholas can only act covertly, on a small scale, to avoid upsetting Aaron."

Yang Yi sighed, "The key still lies with Aaron."

"Yes, he doesn’t fully trust you, nor does he completely believe in your abilities. I think that only when Aaron makes it clear that no one is allowed to touch you, will you be able to firmly hold your ground at the CIA."

"I need to talk with Aaron. After completing the task with Petra, there’s another matter."

"What?"

"I must not let anyone know about what I’m doing here, especially not Kate and Xiao Ran."

Anton felt insulted, his expression stern, "Do you think I would go around blabbing about this?"

"I know you wouldn’t talk, but I still feel uneasy not to remind you."

It was the early morning, the streets deserted and quiet. Yang Yi looked up, gazing at the sky, and said, "Buddy, I’m so tired."

"It’s a necessary phase. Right now, there are only two women, and you don’t love either of them, so the hardest times haven’t come yet. I hope you understand that monogamy is a protection for men. So, you either decide like me to never marry, or after marriage, only love your wife."

"Wait, well, I wouldn’t say love for Petra and Bonnie, but... but... I like them! Really like them, what should I do?"

Anton frowned and said, "Oh, are you such a romantic person?"

"I can’t control it."

"Then you deserve to die. Okay, it’s almost time, we should go to Petra’s place now."

"You haven’t told me what to do yet."

"I can’t teach you. This is uncontrollable emotion. If you’re promiscuous, you deserve the suffering. Let’s find a taxi, and I’ll drive you there."

Anton saw a taxi, and said to Yang Yi, "Cooperate."

Yang Yi pretended to be drunk, staggering as he walked, and Anton helped him, pulling out a handful of US Dollar bills and waving them at the taxi.

The taxi passed by Anton but stopped a little further ahead, then backed up.

What followed was simple. Anton swiftly knocked out the taxi driver and put him in the trunk.

"Stick to the plan, then you know what to do?"

"I know."

Anton breathed out and with a touch of emotion said, "I used to think you were stupid, but suddenly you’re catching on. I think it won’t be long before you don’t need my guidance."

"Is that what you mean? Once a scum, always a scum, I don’t need your guidance after becoming wise?"

"Yes, a somewhat normal young man wouldn’t fall in love with two women at the same time. So you’re just a well-hidden bastard."

Yang Yi was at a loss for words, realizing that arguing was pointless in the face of facts.

Anton smiled, "Don’t call yourself scum. You’re just a promiscuous bastard. You haven’t met real scum. You don’t know how bad people can be in this world. Compared to those real scumbags, you’re just a womanizer, still far from being true scum."

Yang Yi sighed and said, "Talking to you is really no fun."

Anton drove the taxi to the outside of Petra’s apartment. Yang Yi made a call, and once Petra answered, he spoke softly, "I’m very sorry for calling you at this hour, but you have to come outside to pick me up. Uh, bring some cash, you’ll have to pay for the taxi."

Yang Yi hung up, and suddenly Anton patted him on the shoulder, speaking in a deep voice, "Loosen your tie a bit more, look more exhausted, even more, okay, remember what I taught you."

Yang Yi loosened his tie. Before long, he saw Petra wrapped in a robe with a coat outside coming down.

Yang Yi rolled down the car window and waved, "Over here."

Petra looked confused and said, "What’s going on?"

"Help me pay the taxi fare. I never carry cash, and unfortunately, I didn’t bring my wallet, so I can only ask you to pay for the taxi."

Petra bent down towards Anton and said, "How much?"

"Five hundred."

Petra was taken aback, "So much money? Where did you come from?"

Anton, looking anxious, replied, "Hey, I drove him here from the airport, but the five hundred dollars was his idea. I drove like the wind just to earn this amount, but he never said he didn’t have money to pay, lady! You’re not thinking of skipping out on this, are you?"

Petra was startled, "From the airport?"

Yang Yi spread his hands helplessly, "That’s how it has to be."

Anton rubbed his hands together, "Can we have the money now? Buddy, you’re not getting out without paying!"

Petra passed five hundred-dollar bills from Yang Yi’s side of the window, and Anton immediately changed his demeanor, grinning, "Oh, thanks. Your boyfriend definitely loves you, he was urging me all the way to hurry here. As an old New York taxi driver, even I got nervous. For these five hundred dollars, thank you."

Yang Yi got out of the car, waved to Anton, and then directly hugged Petra. As she instinctively tried to pull away, he whispered, "Don’t move, it’s just a hug. Would you really have the heart to refuse?"

Petra struggled a bit, then whispered, "Not here... uh... uh... let’s hurry back, you look exhausted."