The Blacklist

Chapter 31 Newton and the Apple
Later on, Reddington knew about this and teased Carrey about it. Fortunately, Carrey had become much more thick-skinned during this period and was very tolerant of such jokes, so he was not angry.

This time, the two met in a closed bar as usual. Dembe and Gina guarded the two sides of the outer room respectively, allowing the two to talk safely in the inner room.

After a few jokes, Reddington's expression turned serious and he said, "Richard, there is something I need your help with, and you are the only one I can trust."

Seeing his serious expression, Kerry also became serious and asked, "What happened?"

"Remember last time you said someone was watching Elizabeth and Tom?" Reddington asked, "I sent people to raid there and captured all three of them, but during the interrogation, just as you said, they all said they were my people! And one of them really likes apples."

"Ha! This is interesting." Carrie laughed, "You come to tell me all this today, does it mean that you already know what's going on?"

"Yes, someone around me betrayed me!" Reddington said angrily, "This person is called Newton. He is my most trusted assistant and has served me for fifteen years. I didn't expect him to betray me."

"Did he betray you on his own initiative, or was he threatened by someone?" Carrie asked knowingly.

"The old pattern. Someone captured his family and threatened them, and he gave in." Reddington said, "But the damn thing is, he actually issued a lot of orders in my name, including installing surveillance equipment in Elizabeth's house, contacting Tom privately, etc...."

"Contact Tom?" This was a new situation for Kerry. "What's going on? Do they know each other?"

"I was the one who asked Newton to hire Tom..." Reddington said regretfully, "That was three years ago. I just wanted to find someone capable enough to protect Elizabeth, but I didn't expect them to fall in love... I still don't know why things turned out the way they did!"

Kerry looked at him and asked, "Who is threatening and controlling Newton?"

"His family is controlled by the other party. He dare not speak out. I did not force him." Reddington said, "I just let him take the responsibility alone."

What does this mean? Kerry asks another question: "Where did you hire Tom?"

"A man called 'Major' who specializes in training runaway teenagers from a young age so that they can play the role of anyone and do most jobs..." Reddington said, "and then provide appropriate services to those in need."

"Does it include being a lover or a husband?" Carrie asked bluntly. In addition to thinking that Reddington had a problem with his brain, he also lamented that there are all kinds of birds in the forest, and this world is so dangerous!

Reddington fell silent after hearing this. What he originally wanted to hire was someone who could appear next to Elizabeth without arousing suspicion, who had certain combat capabilities, knew how to track, and could protect her in secret, but not a lover or a husband!
"Old Lei, let me summarize!" Carrie said, "When you hired the Major, you believed that he was professional and reputable enough. But the Tom he assigned to you violated the original mission requirements and approached and pursued Elizabeth... Have you ever thought about or investigated whether Tom did this because he received orders from the Major or from you?"

"No..." Reddington hesitated, "You mean, Tom did this because he received an order, and the order was given to him by 'Major' or Newton?"

"Not necessarily, there may be a fourth party." Carrie said. At this time, he had basically figured out what happened. He drank beer and relaxed his mind which had been thinking tensely just now.

"The fourth party?" Reddington was lost in thought...
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After returning to the apartment, Carrie suddenly looked at Gina, reached out and held her hand, and asked, "Gina, what kind of life do you want?" Gina hesitated, as if she didn't know how to answer...

But Kerry smiled. He already knew the answer and said happily, "I can never reach my back when I take a shower. Would you like to help me?"

"Ah... of course!" Gina's face turned red with excitement, and she felt that everything she had done before was worth it!

What follows is: a night of enchanting dances of fish and dragons, and a warm spring night in the lotus tent!
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When Carrie woke up the next day, she found that Gina was no longer in bed. When she opened the bedroom door, she smelled the aroma of toast...

After washing up, Carrie sat at the dining table and ate breakfast given to him by someone at home for the first time in this world. Although it was just simple toast, jam and milk, it was enough to make him happy.

Gina asked him cautiously, "Richard, how does it taste?"

"Great!" Carrie said, "You know, Gina, it's been a long time since anyone made breakfast for me. Thank you!"

"Ah...you're welcome. This is also my first time making breakfast for others." Gina said happily.

After a series of contacts, Carrie gets to know this former female killer better and better. Gina had an unhappy childhood. When she grew up, she served in the German army and acquired good skills. She injured her superior who molested her in the barracks and was forced to retire. In order to make a living, she embarked on the road of a killer...

The reason why Carrie was willing to accept her, besides the fact that he needed a woman, was also because he knew her personal situation.

In Gina's previous "career", she had never killed innocent people. Even the staff of the Turkish Embassy was not a good person. They cheated, smuggled, and embezzled. The other people she killed were not good people! In fact, she did a lot of good things in private, such as giving charity and helping orphans.

"Promise me, Gina." After dinner, Carrie said solemnly, "Be with me and don't do anything illegal again... Well, not entirely! How should I put it?

"Okay, just don't hide anything from me. If someone does something bad to you again, you must tell me! If someone threatens you or wants to hurt you, you must tell me!

"You must believe me, from now on, I have the ability to protect you!

"I'm sorry, Gina. What I said was a bit confusing. I wonder if you understand me?"

Gina looked solemn and listened to his somewhat confusing words. The smile on her face became more and more intense. When she heard his last question, she immediately nodded and said, "I understand! Lee, don't worry, I will listen to you from now on!"

"Good girl!" Carrie breathed a sigh of relief, opened his arms, hugged her in his arms, and kissed her...

(End of this chapter)