The Devil Comes to America

Chapter 136: Counterattack

The development of the Patch incident was much faster than anyone imagined.

Jim announced in front of everyone that the LAPD would investigate this matter thoroughly and would not let any bastard go.

Moreover, the LAPD will do everything possible to protect Patch's safety.

Even Patch responded to the identity of the wanted criminal.

He said he didn't know why he became a wanted criminal, and he saw it by chance after he escaped.

Many people know the truth, even ordinary people.

Inside a bank, in an office, the manager who was polite to Xiu Nuo looked at his employees and said, "This Mr. Patch. He looks familiar to everyone, right?"

Several bank employees nodded: "Yes, that's the man."

"No." The manager shook his head: "He is not."

"But it's him."

"He's not!" The manager looked at the guy who said this seriously and said, "Believe me, girl. If you don't want your neighbors, relatives, and friends to think you're a devil who defended those human experiments, and you want to be socially dead from now on, unable to find any job, and be spit on wherever you go, then he's not."

Perhaps fearing that these people didn’t understand, the manager reminded them: “The surveillance camera was broken that day, wasn’t it?”

Everyone looked at each other and said, "But there are so many of us."

"Even if our bank comes forward, we will still be considered as maggots cooperating with the Kovo Group. Ladies and gentlemen, we are all just ordinary people. Isn't it good to live a good life? Or do you want to go to jail for defamation? Or be fined to the point of bankruptcy?"

“So how do we act as managers?”

"When the police came to us again to confirm the information, we said we knew nothing, except that a guy who called himself Patch Rio came to rob. As for his face, it's been almost a month, right? You can't remember it anymore. There were too many people who came to rob that day. This way, no one will sue you for perjury."

"If reporters come to ask about this, tell them that someone who calls himself Patch came here, but he definitely doesn't look like this! I don't care what those reporters will use to tempt you, but believe me. Even if they give you one million or ten million, you won't be able to spend this money. Besides, they won't give you that much."

"So, from now on, take the image of the robber that day to your grave! Because if you don't do this, not only you, but also your children and family will feel the judgment of society!"

This time, these people finally understood.

As for the attitude of government agencies towards this matter, it is even more obvious.

The next morning, LAPD stormed into the Cove Building with a search warrant.

At the same time, it was not only the LAPD that arrived at the Covo Building, but also various law enforcement agencies in the United States.

It seemed as if overnight, they all had evidence of all kinds of crimes committed by the Kovo Group.

No one would choose to go against the people at this time. Everyone even knows that showing up at this time can gain a lot of reputation for themselves, and even the East Coast can speak out, saying that this is the most tragic event in America and someone must be held accountable for it.

Inside the Kvo Building, Robin held a cup of coffee in his hand and handed the other cup to Jim: "Oh, Jim, no, Chief Jim, are you here in person?"

Jim took the coffee and said, "I can't help it. If I hadn't come, the protesters would have rushed in. As for you, I heard that you were suspended because of the Thompson incident, right?"

"Obviously." Robin curled his lips. "Now this kind of dirty work, it seems that I am the most suitable person to do it, right? Thanks to these bastards, not only did I get my job back, but I even got a lot more authority. You know, Jim, my boss became so righteous overnight! I never knew this guy had such a righteous side. Wow, I see people from the FDA are here."

"Who wouldn't want to get a piece of the action at this time?" Jim said, and whispered, "Any news about Tolan Kower?"

Robin's smile turned playful. "Jim, that's a bit too much. Who wouldn't want to find him now? Your reputation is high enough, isn't it? The FBI suffered a major loss of reputation because of the Hoodie Man incident. Let us do this job."

Jim looked dissatisfied: "I was the first person to rescue you! Give me some information, Robin. No one is better than you FBI at finding people. Besides, what's the loss? I haven't even seen the public blame you. They just think that the hoodie man is too powerful."

Robin rolled his eyes, "This is the biggest harm to us, Jim! And I have no news, Jim. Let's rely on our own abilities. This is Los Angeles, right? It's your LAPD's territory."

"But who knows where in America that bastard has gone to. So, how about a joint operation?"

"Don't even think about it."

"Then at least bring our people along? Just a few will do!"

"No way Jim."

"Hey, Robin, I thought we were friends!"

"Of course." Robin looked at Jim: "Of course we are friends. Believe me, I rarely become friends with my potential investigation subjects."

"I'm Robin too. You're my first FBI friend." Jim pulled Robin: "So, you can't do it alone?"

"No one can take away my credit! Jim! You have changed, you know that! You were definitely not so greedy when you were sheriff! You bastard, you are already the director!" Jim laughed.

At this moment, Jim and Robin's phones rang at the same time.

The two answered the call and were stunned at the same time.

After hanging up the phone, the two looked at each other and said in unison: "How is it possible!"

But after saying this, the two ran in two directions and shouted at the same time: "Follow me!"

The police car rushed out with sirens blaring.

In his car, Jim called Xiunuo: "Have you watched the news?"

Then Jim heard Xiuno's lazy voice: "I see, Tolan Covo is holding a press conference to respond to the human experiment. Well, it has already started. I'll turn up the volume so you can hear it."

On TV, facing all the cameras, Tolan Covo had a heavy expression on his face.

"First of all, I want to apologize to all the victims involved in that experiment," Tolan said in his opening remarks. "It is undeniable that this is a complete tragedy. It happened at Covo Pharmaceuticals. As the chairman of Covo Group, I have an unshirkable responsibility for this."

A reporter had already shouted, "So you knew about this experiment all along, Mr. Toland?"

Tolan nodded slightly. "Yes, I know, but obviously, everything in the laboratory is a little different from what I know. I know that new drug research and development is being carried out there, and it has reached the clinical trial stage, but I didn't expect it to be this kind of experiment."

"What do you mean? Someone is hiding the truth about your laboratory?"

"At least from the reports I received, they didn't mention anything about this."

"Are you trying to shirk responsibility, Mr. Corvo?"

Tolan looked at the reporter. If he remembered correctly, the station logo belonged to an old friend of his.

Tolan took a deep breath and shook his head. "No, I don't want to shirk responsibility. I also think that this matter must be investigated thoroughly to see what went wrong. And as I said, I have an unshirkable responsibility, so I held this press conference."

"I'm here and I just want to announce two things."

"First, the Kovo Group will pay out 10 million US dollars as out-of-court compensation to each victim. After that, the Kovo Group will set up the 'Anti-Inhumane Human Experimentation Foundation' and promise that the Kovo Group will donate no less than 10 million to the foundation every year to help those poor people who may have encountered similar incidents in the past, present, or even in the future. I know it may be too late to do this, but the Kovo Group is willing to make changes."

After saying this, Kovo discovered that it was another old friend on TV who was speaking: "So, is Kovo Group going to use money to cover up its mistakes?"

“No. This is just a change we have to make. As for our faults, I believe. American law will give us the most severe punishment, which is the second thing I want to say.”

"After the press conference, I will turn myself in to the LAPD. I hereby promise that I will cooperate with all LAPD investigations, tell you everything I know, and open all of the medical laboratory databases of the Covo Group to cooperate with the investigation."

"I don't want this to happen again, let alone to happen again. At the same time, I also want this investigation to be open and transparent. I support the disclosure of the details of the case to the media at any time, including the confidential information of the Kovo Group, under all legal circumstances."

"This is the only thing I can do for the victims right now. And once again, I sincerely apologize to them."

As he spoke, Tolan bowed deeply on the podium.

Seeing this, Xiu Nuo laughed: "You guys are quite good at imitating your son, Jim."

After apologizing, Tolan stood up and said, "Okay, this is the end of the press conference. If you have any questions, you can go to the LAPD because I will be there too."

"Have you finished listening, Jim?"

"Of course!" Jim's voice was filled with anger at this time: "What this bastard said is really a lie! And, sir, this is not admitting a mistake, this is a counterattack!"

"Yeah. I heard that he wants to expose Patch's lies."

"Do you need to show the video?" Jim asked, "The video you gave me of Patch being taken into the lab."

"Don't worry, Jim. I'll give you all the lab information later, after this is over."

"But if that's the case, this matter is far from over."

"No, no, no Jim, we have different definitions of the end. To be honest, I've seen so many idiots that I almost forgot there are still some smart people in this country. Fortunately. That's not what I care about."

"What do you mean sir?"

"I mean." Xiunuo smiled, "Maybe this matter will have a result today."

(End of this chapter)