The Blacklist

Chapter 235: Persuading Smooth and Comprehensive Intervention
Sitting down again and returning some certificates to Kerry, Palmer exclaimed, "Richard, you are only 31 years old, and you have already held so many senior positions in law enforcement departments. You can't just be described as capable!"

"Haha, David, you're too kind!" Carrie laughed, "I'm just confident in catching criminals, but you'll soon be responsible for managing a big country, which really requires great abilities!"

Palmer shook his head and smiled bitterly, "At the breakfast meeting, I talked about what happened seven years ago. Although I also said that I believe the law is fair, I am worried that the result will not be good! And because Keith may be suspected of a crime, my results in this primary election should be greatly affected... If I didn't have a glimmer of luck in my heart, I would have announced my withdrawal from the election!"

"David, I think you're a little too pessimistic," Kerry said. "Maybe things will develop in the opposite direction. Take me for example. I didn't pay attention to the election before, and I didn't bother to listen to your candidates' political and economic propositions. But this time, when I saw you confess what happened seven years ago on live TV, my first feeling was: This candidate is very honest!"

"You mean..." Palmer's eyes flashed. He really had never thought about this before.

"I mean, you still need to follow the schedule for election day as planned," Carrie said. "The primary election starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. The outcome is still unknown, so just do your best."

Palmer nodded, looking much more excited, but then asked, "What about the assassination? Ferragamo's death? What happened to Jack? And his kidnapped wife and daughter..."

"Don't worry, I've got you covered! Well, in addition to what you said, there's also Carl. I won't let him continue to be so arrogant. However, my style is to eradicate all evil. I hope you don't mind." Carrie said, "Also, there's something I need your help with. I need the contact information of the retired CIA agent Robert Ellis."

"Huh? How do you know I have Robert's contact information?" Palmer asked in surprise. As for Carl, he didn't even mention him, obviously he never wanted to see this person again.

"Since I know about the 'Dark Night Operation', I naturally know that Robert planned this operation, you approved it, and Jack executed it," Carrie said. "After checking the relationship between the three of you, I found out that you and Jack both have a good relationship with Robert, but you and Jack have never had any contact with each other. I haven't met Jack yet, so I can only ask you for Robert's contact information."

Thinking that the other party had a level five confidentiality clearance, Palmer nodded in agreement. However, after taking out his cell phone, he said, "I'll call Robert first and tell him about the situation." Then he dialed the number.

A hoarse voice came from the phone: "Hey, David, aren't you busy with the election now? How do you have time to call me?"

"Hey, Robert, there's an emergency happening right now, I have to inform you..." Palmer said, "During the campaign at 8am this morning, there was an assassination attempt against me, Jack Bauer is suspected and is now wanted... The information I got shows that this is related to the 'Dark Night Operation' two years ago, I need your help."

"Damn it, I've been trying to avoid getting you and Jack together, but I didn't expect this to happen!" The voice on the phone said in annoyance, "Okay, I'll immediately find all the insiders of 'Dark Night Operation' and provide you and Jack with the necessary help, but this will take time..."

Palmer was about to say something else, but saw Carrie gesturing to him, so he handed the phone to him. After taking the phone, Carrie said, "Agent Ellis, I'm Richard Carrie, the director of the Special Enforcement Division of the National Counterterrorism Bureau, which was officially established this month. I'm currently in charge of this case and I'm also Jack's new boss. I now require you to leave your current position immediately and go out the back door of the bar. There is a local IRS official car waiting for you there. Get in the car immediately; then, the car will take you to the airport and fly to Washington, D.C. Do you understand?"

There was a pause on the phone, and Robert Ellis said irritably, "Director Kerry, what do you mean? I'm retired!"

"The killer doesn't care whether you retire or not!" Carrie didn't want to spoil him and said directly, "I can tell you for sure that if you don't leave New Orleans right now, the killer will probably put a gun to your head and shoot you in the next moment!
"You are an old agent with more experience than me. Think carefully. This is most likely a revenge against the participants of the Dark Night Operation. David was assassinated, and Jack had to become the killer's accomplice because his wife and daughter were kidnapped. You don't think this has nothing to do with you, do you?
"Immediately follow my orders and go to Washington, D.C., and report to the SLR in the Old Post Office Building. While you are under protection, you may even get a new job... I know you should be very free right now."

Palmer, who was standing next to him, was a little surprised when he hung up the phone. He couldn't help but ask, "Do you know where Robert is? And is he in danger?"

"Of course." Carrie said, "I just asked you to contact him to avoid scaring him! David, if I can't even find a CIA agent who lives in the country after retirement, you probably won't trust me too much, right?"

Hearing this, Palmer laughed, then stood up and said, "Richard, you are really great. I am really confident now! However, I should leave now. I am going to meet Maureen from ABC..."

"OK." Carrie stood up to see him off. "However, as an old friend, I think you could offer her a new job, such as replacing your current campaign communications director! Of course, this is just a suggestion."

When Palmer heard this, his eyes narrowed and he looked at him and nodded, indicating that he had received the message.
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At 12:40, Kerry returned to CTU Los Angeles Branch, and the branch chief Mason came to report to him:
Twenty minutes ago, Nina received a call from Jack, saying that he had found the place where his wife and daughter were being held. There were more than 15 armed men guarding them. He had already fought with the other side and requested emergency support.

Mason has ordered the operations leader, Jiwa, to take three field operations teams to the scene by helicopter;
In addition, Nina and Tony discovered some new situations and were about to report to him...

"Very good, keep an eye on the situation of the action team." Kerry nodded and said, "Let Nina and Tony come over so we can hear the latest news together."

"Yes, Director."

(End of this chapter)