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Chapter 104 Hail Hydra!

Chicago is bustling with activity at night.

Six months later, as the war drew to a close, various controls in the United States were gradually relaxed, and the whole society began to prosper.

Chicago is much more vibrant now than when Josie traveled here last year.

There are also more nightclubs of all kinds than last year.

Happy Zone Nightclub is one of these nightclubs, and it's the largest one.

It is said that the boss behind it is a big shot from New York.

Because of its high-end nature, those who frequent it are mostly Chicago's elite, including some top figures.

For example, important members of various families within the Chicago conglomerate, such as the Leibeller, McCormick, Amor, Wood, and Crown families.

Or they might be executives from large corporations like Boeing, Chrysler, and Curtiss—companies with numerous subsidiaries and factories around Chicago.

A luxurious Cadillac V16 slowly pulled up in front of the nightclub, and Josie stepped out of the car.

This V16 is actually the one Josie stole last year and drove in Paris, but it has now been repainted and thoroughly refurbished.

Josie is no longer the same person she used to be; she no longer needs to worry about a mere car.

Moreover, the original owner of this V16, that guy from the Moretti Mafia family, Sgapa, was already dead in a gang fight a few months ago.

In fact, with the complete defeat of Germany and Hydra, the American factories that had been producing tanks gradually began to resume automobile production.

Although the war between Asia and Japan is not over yet... the demand for tanks there is very small, far from enough to support the massive industrial system of the United States.

So theoretically, Josh could buy a better car.

However, Josie did not do that.

It's not that he's stingy, but rather that he no longer finds cars in the US today very appealing.

Once the European partition results are announced, Josie plans to enter the automotive industry.

I estimate that it won't take more than a year before he'll be able to drive in a car made by his own company.

So if we don't show this commemorative V16 now, it will really only be able to stay in the collection room as a collectible in the future.

After getting out of the car, Josie looked at the luxurious entrance of the nightclub with a slightly strange expression.

This is the nightclub Wilfred Malik frequented, and he's here for his appointment.

Moreover, the major shareholder of this nightclub is indeed the Malik family.

But it was only after receiving the invitation and contacting Dix to gather intelligence on the pleasure zone that Josie learned that there were actually his associates in that nightclub...

To be precise, there were members of the Blackwater Gang.

Yes, Chicago, and even the whole of Illinois, is the home of the Blackwater gang.

In the gray industry of nightclubs, no matter how powerful the capital behind you is, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake; you have to pay your respects to the local authorities first.

So it's not just in entertainment districts; basically, all the major nightclubs in Chicago have Blackwater connections.

However, Josie hadn't really thought much of this kind of industry before, because the profits weren't high and it wasn't exactly respectable. Blackwater's business focus wasn't on this either, so after Dix reported it a few times, seeing that Josie didn't care, he stopped mentioning it.

However, after his trip to Europe, Josie realized that his previous ideas were wrong.

That's right, nightclubs are a marginal industry and can't be considered respectable. Compared to those highly profitable industries, they don't earn much money, but they are a very good source of information and a place for socializing.

The saying that men should have three ironclad principles is not entirely without reason.

Josie may look down on this kind of business, but not having it at all is indeed not very suitable.

Fortunately, we realized this in time. The Blackwater Gang has already infiltrated a large number of related industries without us even realizing it.

Especially now, Dix is ​​investing a significant portion of the Blackwater Gang's resources in Las Vegas.

"Boss?" Vito, standing behind Josie in a daze at the door, couldn't help but call out to remind her.

Coming to her senses, Josie nodded and, with the doorman's attentive greeting, entered the nightclub, while another bodyguard beside Vito promptly handed her a tip.

Stepping through the heavy doors and into the nightclub, the atmosphere changes instantly.

Outside, the wind was biting cold, but inside it was warm and cozy, clearly indicating that the heating and insulation here were quite good.

But what's even hotter are the various beauties lining both sides of the aisle, dressed only in small pieces of cloth, all greeting Josie and her two companions.

very good, very powerful.

If I were to describe the specifics any further, I fear I would invite the censors' wrath.

Fortunately, Josie and her two companions had witnessed far worse scenes when hosting generals and officers in Europe, so they didn't lose their composure because of this.

Instead, she glanced around, picked the one that looked best, put her arm around it, and continued walking inside.

Josie naturally looked down on this kind of woman, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Otherwise, it would be extremely awkward for three grown men to walk around in such a place.

Josie definitely didn't want to hear those kinds of rumors from Paris in Chicago.

"Mr. Josh Kahn?" Not long after they arrived at a large hall, a glamorous woman, also dressed in only a small piece of cloth, came forward to greet them and called out Josh's name.

“It’s me!” Josie nodded.

“I am Velma. Mr. Malik has been waiting for a long time. Please follow me.” The woman gestured towards a door on the side of the hall.

Josie nodded, and then, led by the woman, the three of them arrived at a large private room. On the sofa in the room sat a middle-aged man with a thick beard, with several bodyguards standing at a distance on either side of him.

Without a doubt, this middle-aged man with a full beard is none other than Wilfrid Malik.

"Hey! Mr. Kahn, we've been waiting for you! Please have a seat!" Malik greeted Josh warmly as he entered the private room and gestured for him to sit down and talk.

“I’ve long admired Mr. Malik!” Josie said with a smile as she sat down next to Malik.

"Hahaha, I have a little bit of fame, but compared to Mr. Kahn, it's nothing." Malik didn't bother to ask how he knew about his stupid remarks. Not to mention that the Malik family was a prestigious one, he had clearly stated his identity when he sent out the invitation. Otherwise, Josie wouldn't have accepted the invitation—without some reputation, did he really think that a wealthy person like Josie could be invited so easily?

His praise of Josie was not out of modesty.

Rather, Josie is indeed very famous in the United States now.

Josie's name appeared in the military's propaganda about the victory in the European war, especially the plan to return to the Eagle's Nest.

Compared to the past when he only occasionally appeared in newspapers to promote bonds, Josie is now a true big name in various fields.

Even Roosevelt already knew of Josie.

This is also why Hydra has only contacted Josie now... They analyzed and judged Josie's personality based on all her actions before deciding whether to make contact with her.

If Josie were a truly staunch anti-French activist, Hydra wouldn't be foolish enough to deliver himself to their doorstep. Instead, they would remain silent for a while, waiting for an opportunity to eliminate Josie, who could potentially threaten Hydra—just like the Insight Project they wanted to complete in the future.

However, according to intelligence from Europe, Josie is not the staunch anti-French XX nationalist that the official narrative portrays her to be.

Although due to Schmidt's betrayal, Hydra in Europe and Hydra in the United States were once completely split.

However, it would be a gross oversimplification to think that the Council of Nine has lost its influence in Europe.

It's important to know that the origin of the Hydra was in Britain, not Germany.

Moreover, like Britain, they are the kind of troublemakers who meddle in everything.

Therefore, the Council of Nine was fully aware during this period that Josie had secretly gathered a large amount of Hydra's former forces that belonged to Schmidt's faction.

Therefore, they naturally wanted to figure out what Josie was trying to do.

"No need for flattery. Mr. Malik invited me here for more than just fun, so let's get down to business!" Josie said with a smile and a wave of her hand.

“Young people are quick to speak their minds. Since that’s the case, I won’t waste any more words. Actually, I came here today to ask Mr. Chadwick about Ms. Whitney Frost… after all, she is his fiancée.”

"DreamWorks' report and the military's statement have already made this very clear, haven't they? Ms. Whitney tragically stepped on an aerial bomb while taking a walk and was killed," Josie replied without even raising her eyelids.

“Hehe, Mr. Kahn, this matter is probably not that simple, is it? As far as I know, when Whitney was in London, she was also involved in an intelligence theft case for no reason and was detained by the military for two days. Not two days after she was released, she stepped on an aerial bomb. The coincidences in this world are too much!” Malik smiled slightly, trying to continue to probe Josie by talking about Whitney.

But Josie clearly didn't intend to keep going in circles with Malik like this.

“Hehe, whether it’s unfounded or not, Mr. Malik knows better than I do, doesn’t he? Although Whitney is dead, the Nightlight Potion is definitely in your hands, isn’t it?” Josie said with a slight smile.

“Mr. Kahn, I don’t quite understand what you mean.” Malik’s face turned cold.

“Hail Hydra!” Josie tossed a tag engraved with the Hydra emblem in front of Malik, ignoring his and the others’ astonished gazes, and casually uttered Hydra’s supreme slogan.

Anyway, today, apart from Malik, Josie, and the other two, no one else will be able to leave this private room, so Josie naturally has nothing to worry about.

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As soon as Josie Hail Hydra uttered the slogan, the men behind Malik, who were clearly his confidants, immediately reached for their waists.

However, on Josie's side, Vito and his companion were even faster; in the same amount of time, guns were already in their hands and pointed at each other.

This sudden situation caused the girls in strips of cloth to shrink into a corner in fear.

Fortunately, these girls were sensible and didn't scream; instead, they covered their mouths.

“Josie Kahn, do you know what you’re saying?” However, compared to his somewhat nervous subordinates, Malik did not jump up like Ophelia when faced with the Hydra brooch that Josie threw out and the word “Hail Hydra”.