Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 621 - 595 Withstand

Chapter 621: Chapter 595 Withstand

Exposure is never a good thing at any time.

Ben specifically named Gao Yi, even bringing troops to block him, which at least indicates two things.

One is that Gao Yi has been exposed, needless to say, and the other problem is that Ben has precisely grasped his whereabouts and is looking for him specifically.

Where did the problem arise, who leaked the information?

Gao Yi had to start worrying about his own safety because it was evident that apart from the Americans, no other means could have led to the leak.

And Kanter, too, is genuinely starting to get nervous. Few know the name Gardener, and the leaker is very likely someone close to him.

Someone got off the plane; it’s Nevan, the head of the CIA on Ben’s side.

Nevan was originally waiting on the plane. As long as the person boarded the plane, he would be responsible, but now the person can’t get on the plane, and the impatient Nevan had to get off to investigate.

Ben’s rank is quite high, and his position isn’t low. Him personally appearing at the airport and directly stating he wants the Gardener shows he is also asserting an attitude.

Making things clear means not leaving himself or the Americans any room to retreat.

Gao Yi couldn’t hear all the details, but he knew his situation was already quite dangerous, and he had no weapons, not even a gun.

Lucy silently pulled out her handgun and laid it flat on her leg.

The problem now is that Gao Yi and the others are riding in several different vehicles and don’t have radios or any means for timely communication, but Gao Yi believes the others are already prepared for a firefight.

On Ben’s turf, it’s impossible to resist Ben’s army. If the Americans intend to abandon them, then they can only mess up the situation.

"If..."

"Shoot the General."

Gao Yi hadn’t finished speaking before Lucy completed his sentence, seriously whispering, "I know what to do."

There is still a Secret Action Bureau driver in the car, Kanter’s confidante. He’s also very nervous at this moment, and hearing Gao Yi and Lucy’s conversation makes him even more anxious.

"Don’t act impulsively; we won’t let Ben take you away."

The driver isn’t very confident in his words. After speaking, he hesitated for a moment and continued, "If it really comes to shooting, I’ll drive forward, crash straight ahead, and then turn around to charge back."

The driver’s explanation is detailed; he’s worried Gao Yi has started to distrust him.

At this moment, Kanter suddenly walked toward Gao Yi’s car, opened the door, and whispered to the driver, "No matter who orders, do not hand the person over!"

"Yes, Boss."

Kanter is forced, now facing a direct and open confrontation, but the main thing is that he needs to show Gao Yi his stance, that there’s no compromise from his side.

After finishing, Kanter closed the car door and spoke to the officer emerging from the underground bunker: "We’re heading back."

The officer hesitated a bit because Ben showed no sign of giving way; now both parties are highly tense, and any provocation could lead to a large-scale conflict.

At this time, Kanter raised his gun again, and the just-arrived Nevan finally ran over.

"What happened?"

"They want me to hand over Gardener, but I’ve never heard this name."

Kanter added a redundant sentence, although not saying it would have a bad effect.

Nevan ran out of breath; hearing Kanter’s explanation, he visibly paused for a moment.

Then Nevan, without hesitation, turned around and left. After being about a dozen meters away from the crowd, he took out his satellite phone and directly called the CIA’s big boss.

"Ben stopped Gardener, demanding Gardener be handed over to them."

Panetta was immediately anxious, bewildered: "What’s going on? Where’s Gardener?"

"In the car, he can’t appear publicly now. I’m worried he’ll be shot dead by Ben if he does. I trust Ben certainly dares to do it."

"Who leaked the information!"

Panetta didn’t hesitate, heartlessly inquiring, "Is it one of our people having issues?"

"Impossible!"

Nevan confidently, softly replied, "Only four people know Gardener, all extremely reliable. I assure it’s absolutely not our people leaking; it can only be the Pentagon, most probably the Secret Action Bureau. Ben’s interception was a move by an Air Force Major General, but he’s not the mastermind. I suspect the order is from Ben’s Defense Ministry. Judging from these people’s attitude, they will risk everything, even fight, to seize the person. This is not something an Air Force Major General can decide."

"Protect Gardener at all costs, temporarily abandon evacuation, have the military responsible for protecting Gardener. Listen, if Ben intends to act unless stepping over your bodies, don’t let him take Gardener."

"Yes, protect Gardener at all costs."

"If necessary, you can reveal your identity, act as a shield for Gardener with CIA agent status. Now I’ll contact the Pentagon, don’t worry, the military will definitely protect Gardener. Hold on, you must hold on!"

"Yes, Sir, rest assured! Unless I’m dead, no one can take Gardener."

The call ended, Nevan furiously gasped and then took the radio from his waist, urgently speaking: "All our people get off the plane, come over! Bring guns, get here as fast as possible!"

Having said that, Nevan walked over to Kanter aggressively, then said solemnly to the Major General of Ben, "General, why are you blocking our agent’s evacuation, please give me a reason."

Ben’s Major General did not say a word; he merely gestured and shouted, "If they attempt to leave forcefully, then open fire! Folks, we can die here, but we absolutely must not retreat an inch, reinforcements are on the way!"

At this moment, Snyder, who received the news, was already intensifying troop deployment. Although he didn’t want to see Gao Yi snatched by Ben, he also didn’t wish to bear the responsibility for firing the first shot at Ben.

That responsibility was too heavy, neither Snyder nor even the Pentagon could bear it.

But at this time, Snyder finally received the call he was hoping for.

"What are you doing! How can you let Ben snatch people at our base? The White House called expressing strong dissatisfaction; now, immediately go stop Ben!"

What to stop Ben from doing, that wasn’t specified, but Snyder secured not an order but the stance from both the White House and the Pentagon.

Once the call ended, Snyder shouted, "Men, send our guard unit out, go onto the runway and snatch people, ignore Ben, forcibly take them away. If Ben fires, resolutely retaliate, never give them the chance for a second shot."

Having said that, Snyder lowered his voice, quietly instructed his confidante, "Gardener’s identity has leaked, few know Gardener’s identity; now go figure out who leaked this. It’s crucial, act fast, preserve confidentiality."