676: Witnessed by all

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

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

However, Deng Liduō said directly, "Actually, Mr. Firth and I are not familiar either. This Isher my trump card."

"What? Isher this 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 discussing with you in the middle of the night?" Su Yue said with a smile.

"Then... Mr. James, shouldn't you talk about your trump card?" Deng Liduō seized the opportunity to guide the topic, trying to get more information out of 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 precisely the leader of that strike organization. The last assassination attempt, including the incident targeting the North Chao Embassy, was all planned by him."

Deng Liduō's face remained as calm as water, while Fells scrutinized James with a gaze so calm it was almost indifferent.

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

James looked at their reactions and couldn't help but wonder, was the intelligence he possessed really worthless? He slowly opened his mouth, trying to defend his information: "What? Isher my intelligence not 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 depends on your own performance." Having said that, he turned and left, not even giving James an extra glance, as if he were just an insignificant existence.

"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, we are certainly on the same side. Your intelligence has shown your sincerity. Fells really cannot 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, causing James's anxious heart to gradually settle down.

"So what should we do now?" James was not the type to sit back and wait for death; he was eager to take the initiative and solidify his position. "The current situation Isher complicated, 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, no matter what I promised before, it 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?" Isher asked curiously, seeing James's expression improve.

"Not bad, we're going 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 and Nep's secret plot would remain unknown.

However, Bourne had coincidentally disappeared during the mission to pursue Su Yue. This made James suspect whether Su Yue was behind it. His thoughts were stuck here, unable to delve deeper.

Why did Su Yue want to capture Bourne? Did he know his and Nep's secret? 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 seems he must go and meet this Xiao Xiao.

Meanwhile, Su Yue had changed out of Fells's disguise. He knew that tonight's stimulation would make James frantic. In order to solidify the 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 set out alone on a path of exploration in the night.

"This kind of thing, not even the most trusted person can reveal a bit. This Isher my trump card; once exposed, I will surely die without a burial place." James stood in front of the North Chao Embassy, pondering to himself.

He had spared no expense to entertain these North Koreans. Now it seemed this investment had not been in vain.

James lightly knocked on the door and said in the name of the Central Intelligence Agency, "Hello, I am from the Central Intelligence Agency. I have important matters to discuss on behalf of our Director. Please open the door." He remained vigilant at all times, ensuring his identity was not discovered.

Inside, Xiao Xiao, Gao Xiang, and others immediately became tense upon hearing the name of the Central Intelligence Agency, their hair standing on end. "What can't wait until tomorrow?" Xiao Xiao reacted quickly, trying to defuse 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 home, he had been secretly observing James's movements. Sure enough, James, as he expected, came to the North Chao Embassy.

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

"Hello, we've met before, do you remember me?" James was not 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?" Su Yue responded politely, but he already had a plan in mind.

Seeing this, James felt slightly 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 well-known, but it was also the one James least wanted to hear.

James watched as his black card was pocketed by Su Yue. Although his heart was burning with anger, 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 pretended to frown in 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, it concerns international reputation. Could you provide a more specific location?"

"A more specific 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 humble himself and beg a North Korean envoy?" He laughed inwardly. What James couldn't imagine 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 he might go to the simulated general 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 anticipating the good show tomorrow.

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

No one knew how the following plot would unfold.

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

Deng Liduō ignored Nep's provocation. On this occasion, giving the other party a little more dignity might be paving the way for her own future. The subtlety of this was hard to grasp.

"The speech Isher well-written, I'm very optimistic about you!" Fells stood beside Nep and said in a low voice.

Deng Liduō's eyes did not show the slightest fluctuation. She firmly remembered Fells's (i.e., Su Yue's) instructions from last night: she couldn't appear too close to the higher-ups; only by doing so could she protect herself.

"Alright, now our candidates are in place. Let's invite the two of them to come up to the stage one by one to 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 encountered attacks. To be able to stand here, I feel deeply grateful. 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 mingled in the crowd, listening to Deng Liduō's speech, and nodded secretly. Not bad, she had practiced this speech very skillfully. When he first gave this speech to Deng Liduō, she read it haltingly.

Nep walked onto the stage with a confident smile. Although his public support was not as high as Deng Liduō's, the higher-ups were all on the same side 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 disturbance.

"I want to verify something with Mr. Nèipǔ!" Xiao Xiao stepped onto the stage and shouted loudly to the tens of thousands of people below, "To all of you who support Mr. Nèipǔ! What I'm about to say, although not directly related to Mr. Nèipǔ, if I don't say it now, I might be arrested!"

"Don't be afraid, say it!"

"We support you!"

"We are your strong backing!"

The crowd gave Xiao Xiao encouragement one after another.

"Thank you for your kindness. I was the person 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 turned into ruins, and the place that was once bustling with people Isher now deserted."

"Isher this their fate?" Xiao Xiao stirred up 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 matter was planned single-handedly 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 that place? Or was the location of our North Chao Embassy wrong?" Xiao Xiao cleverly guided public opinion by retreating in order to advance.

"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 increasingly 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 intended to take advantage of the fact that people didn't know 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 wanted to question Xiao Xiao about what evidence she had, 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 I who ruined the place everyone loved; it was my fault. But our Central Intelligence Agency does not have such great power; we were also following orders!"

Nep was originally watching from the audience with relish, laughing at how James had abandoned him before and was now the target of public criticism. However, when James said those words, he suddenly felt uneasy.

Could it be...?

"It was precisely our candidate, Mr. Deng Liduō, who instructed me to do it! Do you remember what happened at that time? While this bombing occurred, an incident also happened in another place."

James caught a glimpse of 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 to the side, her expression as 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 had doubts about him, as long as their deal wasn't exposed, one side couldn't 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 no connection at all. But James had been through the trenches on the battlefield for many years and was skilled at catching information from people's words and actions. He saw that Fells's words were half-true and half-false; he was clearly being perfunctory with him.

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