666: Witnessed by all

Su Yue pondered how to get information out of James, then said, "Since the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Isher here, let's chat together. However, Mr. James, shouldn't you show your cards first?"

James was startled, then quickly reacted, "My cards? My cards are that Mr. Firth and I are not close!" He looked at Deng Liduō, trying to drag her into it.

However, Deng Liduō said directly, "Actually, Mr. Firth and I are not close either. This Isher my hand."

"What? Isher that true?" James looked at Fells and Su Yue in surprise.

"Of course it's true. If we were really cooperating, why would we be here negotiating with you in the middle of the night?" Su Yue said with a smile.

"Then... Mr. James, shouldn't you talk about your hand?" Deng Liduō seized the opportunity to guide the conversation, trying to extract more information from James.

James lowered his head slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze fixed on Su Yue, and slowly said, "Nep's younger brother Isher the leader of that strike organization. The previous assassination attempt, including the incident targeting the North Chao Embassy, was all planned by him."

Deng Liduō's face remained calm as water, while Fells scrutinized James with a gaze that was calm to the point of indifference.

"That's it?" There was a hint of disbelief in Fells's tone.

James looked at their reactions, and couldn't help but mutter to himself, could the information he had really be worthless? He slowly opened his mouth, trying to defend his information, "What? Isn't this information of mine significant enough?"

Fells lightly tugged at the corner of his mouth, stood up, and turned his gaze to Deng Liduō, "I have always respected the choices of the people. As for the final outcome, it still depends on your own performance." With that, he turned and left, not even giving James an extra glance, as if he were just an insignificant presence.

"This... this... what kind of trick are you playing?" James was completely confused by Fells's attitude, unable to understand the current situation at all, "What Isher our relationship now? What exactly Isher going on?"

Seeing this, Deng Liduō quickly comforted James, "Don't worry, of course we are on the same side. Your information has shown your sincerity. Fells Isher indeed unable to directly support me now; he has to wait until I win the election before he can rightfully stand by my side."

Deng Liduō's words were like a calming pill, gradually soothing James's anxious heart.

"What should we do now?" James was not someone who would sit idly by; he was eager to take the initiative and solidify his position, "The current situation Isher complex, and we must take action."

Deng Liduō pondered for a moment and said, "We must first ensure your position Isher stable. Only then can you be on equal footing with us. Once your position Isher shaken, whatever I promised before will be meaningless."

James knew the dangers of this place well; the real threats often came from seemingly close friends, not overt enemies.

"Director, how Isher the situation now?" Seeing James's expression improve, Isher asked curiously.

"Not bad, let's go back to the Central Intelligence Agency." James already had a plan in mind; he had to use his intelligence network to find Bourne's whereabouts as quickly as possible. As long as Bourne wasn't exposed, his conspiracy with Nep would remain unknown.

However, Bourne happened to disappear during the mission to pursue Su Yue. This made James suspect if Su Yue was behind it. His thoughts were stuck here, unable to go deeper.

Why did Su Yue want to capture Bourne? Did he know his secret with Nep? James's mind was full of questions; he urgently needed to find clues. His first confrontation with Su Yue had already given him a taste of failure.

Lyon, Gao Xiang... were they with Bourne? They also disappeared during that mission to pursue Su Yue, and Isher also mentioned that Xiao Xiao appeared in that mission.

It seemed he had to go and meet this Xiao Xiao.

Meanwhile, Su Yue had changed out of Fells's disguise. He knew that tonight's events would make James extremely anxious. To solidify his cooperation with Deng Liduō and Fells, James would definitely spare no effort to find Bourne, Lyon, and Gao Xiang.

James did not rest; instead, after Isher left, he embarked on a solitary search path in the darkness.

"This kind of thing, not even the most trusted person can reveal half a word. This Isher my hand; once exposed, I will surely die a horrible death." James stood in front of the North Chao Embassy, thinking to himself.

He had not hesitated to spend heavily to entertain these North Koreans. Now it seemed this investment was not in vain.

James gently knocked on the door and said in the name of the Central Intelligence Agency, "Hello, I am from the Central Intelligence Agency. Entrusted by our Director, I have important matters to discuss. Please open the door." He remained vigilant at all times, ensuring his identity would not be exposed.

Inside, Xiao Xiao, Gao Xiang, and others heard the name of the Central Intelligence Agency and instantly became nervous, their hair standing on end. "What can't wait until tomorrow?" Xiao Xiao reacted quickly, trying to diffuse the awkwardness.

"Our Director has an urgent matter and must see everyone tonight." James keenly sensed the unusual atmosphere inside.

As for Su Yue, after leaving Deng Liduō's place, he had been secretly observing James's movements. As expected, James came to the North Chao Embassy as he predicted.

"What do you need from me?" Su Yue had now transformed into a North Korean envoy, similar in appearance to the real envoy, making it difficult to distinguish.

"Hello, we've met before, do you still remember me?" James wasn't sure if the person in front of him was the real North Korean envoy, so he asked tentatively.

"Oh, it's the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I'm so sorry, I didn't recognize you just now. Do you need something? Would you like to come in and sit down?" Su Yue responded politely, but he already had a plan in mind.

Seeing this, James felt a little relieved and continued to ask, "I'd like to inquire, where Isher Xiao Xiao now?" As he spoke, he quietly handed over a black card, "This Isher a small token of my personal regard. Although it's not much, it's more than enough to build a North Chao Embassy."

Su Yue glanced at the black card and secretly praised James's composure and cunning. He deliberately stalled for time, wanting to see if James could maintain this calm demeanor. "Oh, you mean Xiao Xiao? She's at the North Chao Embassy." This answer was common knowledge, but it was also the one James least wanted to hear.

James watched helplessly as his black card was pocketed by Su Yue. Although he was seething with anger inside, he still maintained a polite smile on his lips, "I went to the North Chao Embassy before, but I didn't see anyone. So I had to trouble you."

"Isher that so?" Su Yue furrowed his brow in feigned confusion, then said, "Then we really don't know."

"Could you think about it more carefully?" James put on a pleading look, "This matter Isher crucial to us and concerns international reputation. Could you provide a more precise location?"

"A more precise location?" Su Yue deliberately drew out his tone, teasing James, "Who would have thought that the dignified Director of the Central Intelligence Agency would now have to humbly beg a North Korean envoy?" He laughed inwardly. What James didn't expect was that the person he was begging was actually the fugitive they wanted to capture.

"Yes, I'm really troubling you!" James had to lower his stance.

"I heard that he might go to the simulated election tomorrow." Su Yue had had enough fun and gave the answer.

"I see, thank you!" James pulled the hood of his trench coat and hurried away from the hotel.

Su Yue watched James's retreating figure, secretly looking forward to the good show tomorrow.

The next day, Nep still appeared on the candidate stage full of energy.

No one knew how the following plot would unfold.

"Oh, isn't this Mr. Deng Liduō who always plays the family card? Still dressed so simply today?" Nep said mockingly.

Deng Liduō ignored Nep's provocation. On this occasion, giving the other party a little more face might be paving the way for her own future. The nuances of this were difficult to grasp.

"The speech Isher well-written, I think highly of you!" Fells stood beside Nep and said in a low voice.

Deng Liduō's eyes did not waver in the slightest. She remembered Fells's (i.e., Su Yue's) instructions from last night not to appear too close to the high-ranking officials; only by doing so could she protect herself.

"Alright, now our candidates are in position. Let's invite the two of them to come up to the stage one by one and deliver their declarations!" The host enthusiastically built up the atmosphere.

"Hello everyone, I am Deng Liduō. I haven't given many speeches in the central city, and the few times I did, I was attacked. I am deeply grateful to be able to stand here. Thank you all for giving me this opportunity, and it makes me cherish this hard-won opportunity even more!" Deng Liduō's speech was heartfelt and moving, and the audience was deeply captivated.

Nep carefully observed the audience's reactions, trying to find Deng Liduō's flaws.

Su Yue was mixed in the crowd, listening to Deng Liduō's speech, and nodded secretly. Not bad, she had practiced this speech very proficiently. When he first gave this speech to Deng Liduō, she was still stumbling over the words.

Nep walked onto the stage with a confident smile. Although his public support was not as high as Deng Liduō's, the high-ranking officials were all on the same front as him, and he firmly believed that no one could shake his position.

However, just then, a voice that made James's heart tremble suddenly rang out from the crowd.

"Madam, do you have a question? We have a Q&A session later." The host tried to control the situation to avoid unnecessary commotion.

"I want to verify something with Mr. Nèipǔ!" Xiao Xiao stepped forward onto the stage and loudly said to the tens of thousands of people below, "Everyone who supports Mr. Nèipǔ! What I am about to say may not be directly related to Mr. Nèipǔ, but if I don't say it now, I might be arrested!"

"Don't be afraid, speak!"

"We support you!"

"We are your strong backing!"

The crowd gave Xiao Xiao encouragement one after another.

"Thank you all for your kindness. I was in charge of the North Chao Embassy bombing incident. Although that incident did not cause any casualties, it caused huge losses for all of us. That once prosperous street has now become a ruin, and the place that was once bustling with people Isher now deserted."

"Isher this their fate?" Xiao Xiao incited emotions, pushing the crowd's feelings to a climax.

"No!"

"We strongly deny it!"

"Give us back our original street!"

The crowd began to shout along with Xiao Xiao.

"But, friends, after my investigation, this incident was planned by the Central Intelligence Agency. As a diplomatic envoy, I have no right, not even the opportunity, to see the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. No one told me the reason, no one told me why!"

"Today, I just want to know, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Mr. James, why exactly? Why did you bomb that place? Isher it because you don't like it there? Or was the location of our North Chao Embassy wrong?" Xiao Xiao used retreat as advance, cleverly guiding public opinion.

"Get out, Central Intelligence Agency!"

"Go to hell, what kind of leader Isher this!"

"It's a disgrace that we have such a leader here!"

The crowd's shouts became more intense. James was suddenly pushed onto the stage by the crowd; he stood there, at a loss.

Su Yue seized the opportunity to shout from the crowd, "He Isher the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, I've seen his photo!"

"That's right, it's him!"

"Yes, I've seen him too."

Led by Su Yue, everyone recognized James one after another. James, who had originally planned to take advantage of the fact that people didn't recognize him, could only stand awkwardly on the stage.

"Speak! Why?"

"You are our disgrace!"

"You should be nailed to the pillar of shame!"

James listened to the crowd's insults, forcing himself to remain calm. He had intended to question Xiao Xiao about her evidence, but thinking that Bourne, Lyon, and Gao Xiang might be with Xiao Xiao, he didn't dare to act rashly. Therefore, he could only speak according to the fallback plan he had set for himself earlier.

"I apologize to everyone for this matter. It was my fault for destroying the place everyone loved. But our Central Intelligence Agency doesn't have such great power; we were also acting on orders!"

Nep was originally watching from below with relish, mocking James for abandoning him before and now becoming the target of public criticism. However, when James said those words, he suddenly felt uneasy.

Could it be...?

"It was our candidate Mr. Deng Liduō who ordered me to do it! Do you remember? At the same time as this bombing occurred, something else happened in another place."

James glimpsed Nep's reaction, and a smile played on his lips. Nep clearly hadn't expected James to say such a thing, while Deng Liduō stood aside, her face calm as water, as if none of this concerned her.

James knew his position well and understood that his deal with Nep could not be easily broken. Even if Nep suspected him, as long as their deal wasn't exposed, neither party could abandon the other.

It was impossible to say that James had no doubts about the relationship between Fells and Deng Liduō. Fells had claimed in front of him that he had a bad relationship with Deng Liduō and had no connection. But James had been through many battles and was good at picking up information from people's words and actions. He saw that Fells's words were half-true and half-false, clearly just placating him.