The Wolf of Los Angeles.

Peterson Strategic Consulting, Washington.

Elizabeth Carter, with her almost reflective pale skin, is speaking to Hawke via a Starlink encrypted channel.

She had no questions about the arrangements and said, "I happen to have an appointment with Tom Emmer's special assistant, Regina, today to discuss this matter."

Hawke asked, “Regina? I don’t recall anyone like that in Tom Emmer’s early team.”

Elizabeth said, "She joined Tom Emmer's inner circle earlier this year as a special assistant. She is a Black woman who identifies as psychologically male and is gay, meaning she still likes men."

These were all methods Hawke had used in his early days, so he was quite used to them. He immediately grasped the key point: "This person specializes in dealing with Black and LGBTQ issues?"

Elizabeth replied, "Yes, she is the White House’s direct supervisor in this regard. I have had dealings with her in the past and have a certain personal relationship with her. Although there is no evidence to prove it, I am fairly certain that Regina and Tom Emmer have an affair."

It's all too common for similar situations to occur between male bosses and female subordinates who are ambitious and want to climb the corporate ladder.

The only problem is that this is the White House.

The last president to be exposed for similar issues was Lewinsky, who had an affair with Lewinsky.

Hawke said, "Maintain normal contact with her."

The two chatted for a while before hanging up the phone on the encrypted frequency.

Elizabeth glanced at the time, packed her belongings, and sent a private message on Twitter using her phone.

Regina replied quickly, and the two decided to go swimming together.

Elizabeth went downstairs, got into her car, and first arrived at a place on K Street where Twitter's PR director, Hearst, ran a clubhouse with a heated swimming pool.

Not long after, Regina, whose skin wasn't too dark, also arrived.

The two changed into their swimsuits, entered the pool together, swam two laps, and then sat down in the shallow end to talk.

Elizabeth cut straight to the point: "Next year is an election year. With you all making such a big fuss now, how many people will support you in next year's election?"

Regina was also exasperated: "I've tried to persuade him, but Tom won't listen."

Elizabeth said quite normally, "He's too obsessed with taking revenge on the Walker family."

“He is the president, and his public approval rating is also good.” Regina didn’t think it was a big problem, saying, “Moreover, the Democratic Party is currently less competitive, and we are very optimistic about his re-election next year.”

Elizabeth pulled down her swimming cap and said, "On the Donald Party's side, the most likely candidates are Obama or Joseph Jr.

Tom Emer's assessment was the same as Hawke's and Brian's: Regina stated directly, "Joseph Jr. is the most likely candidate."

“We think so too,” Elizabeth said softly as she immersed herself in the warm pool. “Hawk’s primary target is little Joseph.”

Upon hearing Hawke's name, Regina immediately took it seriously. During the last election, she was merely a low-level staff member in the campaign office and had not had direct contact with Hawke, but that did not prevent her from hearing that Hawke played a crucial role in Tom Emmer's campaign.

Regina asked, "Where do you plan to start?"

Elizabeth had laid the groundwork before revealing her true target: "Loli Island and Epstein."

She explained simply: "Joseph's name appeared multiple times on the list of planes the FBI searched. Years before the election, he had already allied with Hillary and was Hillary's biggest ally. It was inevitable that he would be involved in a series of illegal activities on Lolita Island. As long as we can get Epstein to talk, we will always get something out of him."

In recent years, all parties involved have gone to great lengths to ensure Epstein's safety.

Regina said, "The problem is that Epstein is unwilling to say much, and there are people in Congress watching him. We can't use unconventional methods against him. As long as he keeps quiet, those people will guarantee his safety."

Elizabeth couldn't help but laugh: "Epstein was able to keep quiet not because someone was watching him, nor because he was safe, but because we had already achieved our goal and there was no need to expand it and add unnecessary resistance."

She further stated, "Don't forget, the initiative has always been on our side. As long as we take action, those people can only passively follow us."

Regina wiped her face and asked, "What are your plans over there?"

"With the election just around the corner, we have to get moving. Only by mobilizing the Democratic Party will they reveal more weaknesses." Elizabeth's confidence stemmed from the crucial role Hawke played in the last election: "The Los Angeles FBI branch received reports from two women that there are new developments in the Epstein and Lolita Island case. According to legal procedures, the Los Angeles branch has the right to interrogate Epstein, and the Department of Justice will cooperate in transferring Epstein to Los Angeles for detention."

Regina, after all, was a woman who could serve as a special assistant to the president, and she immediately realized the intention behind doing so: "To put pressure on Epstein himself and the group led by Joseph at the same time?"

Elizabeth said, "We didn't do anything before because it wasn't profitable at the time and it could have been an obstacle. Now that the election is coming up, if we make any moves, they will definitely make connections, even if they know we might be doing something with it."

Regina thought about it carefully and realized that it was impossible not to overthink it.

Elizabeth said coldly, "When the pressure comes, will Epstein still be able to keep quiet? Will Joseph still be able to be sure that Epstein won't say anything? These are all things we decide."

Regina nodded: "That's a good idea. I'll go back and give Tom my feedback immediately. He'll definitely give it his full support."

Elizabeth smiled and said, "For next year's general election."

“That’s right,” Regina agreed, then asked, “What about your side regarding the Walker family?”

Elizabeth said, "Hawk and Brian suppressed the dissenting voices within the Ferguson family and remained neutral for the time being, which is already the greatest support they can give to Tom. You should know that the Ferguson family and the Walker family are related by marriage, and that side has a great deal of reaction."

She paused slightly: "We also hope that you can restrain yourselves a bit. After all, our enemy is the Donald Party. What about the talks Hawke mentioned next month?"

Regina forced a smile: "I can only guarantee that Tom will meet with George Walker; I can't say for sure anything else."

Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that we can meet and talk. This is all we subordinates can do."

Regina remarked with deep feeling: "The ideas of important people can sometimes be quite capricious."

She suspected that Elizabeth and Hawke also had an ambiguous relationship, after all, Elizabeth was quite famous for her beauty in Washington: "It's so hard for us women."

Elizabeth simply smiled and didn't say anything more.

The two chatted about some political gossip in Washington, then went into the showers one after the other, changed their clothes, and went to have dinner together.

That evening, Regina returned to the White House and went into a private meeting room to give Tom Emmer a detailed report on the situation.

Tom Emmer pondered for a long time before asking, "Hawk and Brian haven't intervened in our operation against George Walker?"

“No.” Regina was absolutely certain of this: “Their media and staff have always remained neutral.”

Tom Emer stroked his chin and said, "If they had intervened, we wouldn't have achieved such great results." He was confident that he was right; Hawke Oscar and the Ferguson family were no different from other capitalist forces in America. Without huge interests, they wouldn't easily go to war with the Washington authorities.

Regina asked, "Should we help them?"

Tom Emer said, "I will have someone contact the Department of Justice to facilitate the completion of the procedures."

The Walker family is now under his control. Although there are dissenting voices within the party, barring any major unforeseen events, he, as the incumbent president, will still be eligible to run for president next year.

The real threat comes from the Donkey Party, namely Joseph Jr.

Regina added, "Elizabeth brought up her meeting with George Walker again today."

The betrayal by Secretary of State George Walker back then was undoubtedly a slap in the face in front of everyone. Now that Tom Emmer has the upper hand, he naturally wants to retaliate in kind.

He said, "I will meet with George Walker and talk to him. We still need to give Hawke face."

Regina breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of how the meeting went, at least they had done what Hawke had arranged.

Among Tom Emmer's administration, the Attorney General was Jennifer Ferguson's father, Hugh Sr.

The Ministry of Justice did not encounter much pressure and quickly expedited the relevant procedures.

The FBI branch office in Los Angeles has chartered a business jet and will deploy a team of experienced personnel to escort the passengers.

Jennifer went straight to Hawke: "Lend us the AI ​​Manhattan Project to transport Epstein to Los Angeles."

“No problem.” Hawke readily agreed: “I’ll provide you with professional crew members who can assist you throughout the entire process.”

Edward interjected, "Could they shoot down the plane?"

Hawke said, "If they dare to do it, that would be great. We can retaliate in any way we want."

Jennifer said, "In that case, the Department of Justice, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and so on will become their mortal enemies."

Hawke added, "Don't let your guard down. There have been quite a few planes crashing in recent years."

He remembered a train derailment somewhere in America in his previous life, which caused a large-scale leak of highly toxic chemicals, involving many large companies and political figures. As a result, the helicopter that the professional team that went to investigate crashed on its return trip.

Similar incidents have occurred frequently in the United States.

Jennifer said with a smile, "The President is very concerned and will mobilize Marine Corps fighter jets to escort the planes."

As things progressed to this point, with procedures going through one after another, related news inevitably began to circulate.

This was entirely predictable.

Hawke's plan was to get the news to the right people.

…………

Rehoboth, an affluent neighborhood near Washington, D.C.

Little Joseph strolled slowly through the courtyard of the new villa, where the tender buds of spring trees carried a fresh scent on the breeze.

"How's this house?" he asked.

Looking at the marble columns not far away, Dillon, who was standing beside him, smiled and said, "It has a retro style from the Renaissance period and is very artistic."

Joseph came to the sunlit area, and the light fell on his wrinkled face. He couldn't help but squint, and sat down in the wooden chair as if he were asleep.

Dillon sat down opposite him.

Joseph narrowed his eyes and asked, "How's the situation in the Middle East?"

Dillon explained in detail: "Once our sponsorship is in place, the Aksa militia is contacting underground arms dealers to purchase large quantities of AK or AK-like light weapons manufactured in the former Soviet Union and the East. They are also preparing to purchase drones through intermediaries to use suicide drones as a means of attacking heavy equipment."

Upon hearing "drone," Joseph slightly opened his eyes: "Whose did you buy it from?"

“We have them from the East, North America, and Europe.” Dillon had sent people there and had some knowledge of the situation: “They are all civilian products. These drones are very easy to modify. Just add a rack to them, or even just tie bombs and explosives to them with tape, and they can be used as suicide drones.”

Joseph asked, "Can you determine when we will be able to achieve combat readiness?"

Dillon understood what he meant and said, "We're intensifying our training, and we'll definitely be able to use it next year."

Joseph fell silent, his eyelids completely covering his eyes.

Dillon spoke up, saying, "We've received news from the Department of Justice..."

“I know.” Joseph raised his hand to interrupt him: “The problems left behind by Seraphim have finally dragged us down with them.”

Dillon, having spent some time in the Middle East, had acquired a touch of the grime of Middle Eastern warfare in his work: "Reliable sources indicate that Los Angeles will be sending a plane to transport Epstein. Should we sabotage the plane and cause it to crash...?"

Joseph didn't even lift his eyelids, and denied it, saying, "That's what they think too."

He spoke softly: "One thing is certain: Marine Corps aircraft will escort this plane. We have no chance within American airspace."

Dillon was well aware of his boss's entanglement with Epstein and was waiting for his orders.

Joseph wanted to do nothing, but when he thought about how he, as a grandfather, had cared for and looked after some girls on the island, he felt unsure of himself.

Over the years, he had considered taking down Epstein, but the latter was a close target and kept under heavy guard, so he never found an opportunity.

Joseph said, "This could be a trap, or a trap we have to jump into."

Dillon said, "Mercenaries..."

Joseph raised his hand to interrupt him again: "It's not time for that yet. Find a way to send a message to Epstein and tell him to keep his mouth shut."

He was still uneasy: "Find out where Epstein might be imprisoned, send people there in advance to make arrangements. When a crisis really comes, it's just a matter of who has the more ruthless and clever methods." (End of Chapter)