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Mark brandished the pistol pressed against Brandon's forehead: "Now, tell me your choice."

Chapter 108 Covering Up the Truth

"Fine! If you can get me out of this damn place, I'm willing to go with you!"

Brandon had no choice but to obey the "truth".

However, he didn't think Mark could take him out of the heavily guarded Bloodaxe headquarters.

He decided that after Mark was exposed, he would tell the Blood Axe gang that he had been kidnapped and explain to them that he had no intention of escaping.

Mark ignored Brandon's ulterior motives. He got up, walked to the window, opened it, and then looked at Brandon, ordering, "Come here!"

Brandon was confused, but under Mark's intense gaze, he had no choice but to walk towards the window.

When Brandon reached the window, Mark grabbed him, and a bio-force field instantly enveloped the two of them.

The two figures took off and flew out of the window, soaring rapidly into the sky.

"Ahhh!"

Caught off guard, Brandon let out a bloodcurdling scream, like a pig being slaughtered.

"Huh? What's that noise!"

Hearing the commotion, the gang members guarding outside rushed over to investigate.

But by then Mark had already taken Brandon into the night sky, and naturally, neither of them noticed.

"This...this is not scientific!"

Brandon looked down at the brightly lit city and felt like his worldview was about to shatter!

His knowledge of physics from elementary school to the present has taught him that it is impossible for humans to fly in the sky on their own without the aid of tools.

But the scene before him that defied common sense forced him to believe it!

Mark used his bio-field to seal Brandon's mouth and quickly took him back to Payne Manor.

"Stay here for now, we can talk tomorrow!"

Mark found a random guest room for Brandon to stay in, and then turned and left.

There are surveillance cameras everywhere, so Mark isn't worried that Brandon would dare to do anything underhanded, otherwise Alice could alert him at any time.

In fact, after witnessing Mark's extraordinary abilities, Brandon didn't dare to have any ulterior motives at all.

The next morning, Mark officially met with Brandon.

Mark had already removed his EMP glasses, and upon seeing his true appearance, Brandon could hardly believe it: "You were the one who brought me here yesterday?"

Yesterday he thought Mark was a disabled person like a dwarf, he never imagined he was actually that small!

After Mark nodded in confirmation, Brandon looked at him and continued, "So, what is your purpose in bringing me here?"

Brandon probably hadn't been watching the news lately and didn't recognize Mark.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Mark Payne, the president of Payne Corporation."

Mark first introduced himself before stating his purpose: "I hope you can work for me in the future!"

Brandon had actually guessed this purpose.

After all, the only thing he can use for others now is his own knowledge.

Therefore, upon hearing Mark's words, he agreed without hesitation: "Okay, from now on you'll be my boss!"

"Don't you even ask how much I get paid for working for you?"

Mark paused for a moment.

He had thought he would have to use a lot of persuasion to convince Brandon to join, but he didn't expect him to agree so readily.

"Oh, is there still a salary?"

Brandon was also stunned.

He hadn't received a single dollar in wages during his two years with the Blood Axe gang, and he had to work hard every day without any holidays; he was practically a slave.

If Mark hadn't mentioned it, he would have completely forgotten about the salary.

"Since I've hired you to work for me, of course you'll get paid."

Mark gave Brandon a sympathetic look, then handed him a pre-written contract.

Although Brandon is a federal fugitive, the proper hiring procedures still apply.

Upon seeing the $2 monthly salary Mark offered him, Brandon looked at Mark with gratitude and signed the contract without hesitation.

This salary is already higher than what he earned as a professor at Columbia University.

"You're still a wanted criminal, so you'll stay in the manor for now and don't go out easily! I'll have someone build you a workshop, and from now on you'll be in charge of manufacturing and modifying various weapons for the Payne Group's armed personnel!"

Mark then outlined Brandon's next steps.

Brandon naturally had no objection to this; that's what he did when he was with the Bloodaxe gang.

After arranging his work, Mark flew directly into outer space to continue absorbing sunlight.

Meanwhile, news of the Blood Axe gang's robbery of Payne Bank, which resulted in their complete annihilation, had already spread throughout Los Angeles and various underground forces!

The underground organizations that had been itching to take action against Payne suddenly fell silent.

The Blood Axe Gang is quite powerful, especially since they possess a variety of sophisticated weapons, and many underground forces have suffered losses at their hands.

Unexpectedly, the Blood Axe Gang sent out its elite forces, only to end up being completely wiped out!

This made the various underground forces realize that Payne Bank was not to be trifled with, and they dared not continue to have designs on Payne Bank.

Mark's plan to make an example of someone has been truly accomplished.

After dark, Mark returned to Payne Manor.

"Mark, the FBI released a press release today about the truth behind the investigation into the murders of Eric Epstein and other wealthy and powerful individuals."

Just after Mark returned, he received a reminder from Alice.

A week had passed since Mark made his move on James Island.

Federal police, the FBI, the NSA, and other relevant departments have been investigating the matter on the island, and all media reporters are not allowed to land on the island.

Mark has been waiting for news to see what the official organizations think about this matter.

He immediately turned around and went into the living room, turning on the large screen on the wall to watch the FBI's official news announcement.

"The FBI Field Office announced today that the investigation into the mysterious murders of prominent billionaire and philanthropist Eric Epstein, along with 43 other billionaires and high-ranking government officials, has officially ended."

"After examining the crime scene, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing survivors, investigators have concluded that the perpetrators were a gang based on an island in the Caribbean. They took advantage of Mr. Epstein's banquet to land on James Island and then carried out a brutal massacre, looting all the island's valuables."

"The FBI has now issued a warrant for the arrest of this group of ruthless pirates, with the following bounty..."

Mark didn't finish reading the news before closing it.

"Heh, the Federal government really knows how to cover up the truth, actually blaming everything on the pirates!"

Mark sneered inwardly.

When he left James Island, he deliberately left behind evidence of Eric's criminal collusion with some high-ranking government officials.

Moreover, there are biological laboratories and so many survivors on the island. Mark doesn't believe the FBI can't find out what really happened on the island!

He originally intended to get rid of these officials with the help of the police and the FBI, but the federal government's final choice was to cover up the truth.

While it's understandable that the federal government would do this, given that so many high-ranking officials were involved in the scandal, and if it were exposed, the reputation of the entire federal government would be greatly affected.

But their actions made Mark very unhappy!

"Alice, gradually release the information we found online, but be careful not to give anyone any leverage to track you down."

Mark gave the order to Alice.

Chapter 109 Dalia's Abilities

"Okay, Mark!"

Alice responded.

The FBI's investigation findings appear to be more favorable to Mark, the real killer.

But he just couldn't stand the other party's behavior of distorting the truth and covering it up.

Moreover, the official label given to Eric, who was killed, as a "philanthropist" made it even harder for Mark to accept!

The evidence from the hard drives and videotapes previously found on James Island is now stored in Alice's main supercomputer.

If this evidence were uploaded directly and on a large scale to the federal internet, it would inevitably be intercepted, deleted, and controlled by the authorities.

Therefore, at Mark's request, Alice first uploaded this evidence to the internet in Europe, Asia and other countries.

These countries have lower levels of internet control or higher levels of press freedom.

After all, it doesn't involve their country's officials and wealthy individuals, so they don't need to exert strong control over it.

Some countries are even hostile to the federation, and they would love to spread the federation's scandals everywhere!

After transmitting this evidence to the internet abroad, Mark temporarily stopped paying attention to it, intending to let the news circulate overseas for a few days.

"Hello, is this Payne Manor?"

Just then, the immigration officers called.

The other party told Mark that the temporary protection application he had previously processed for Pietro, Wanda, and Dalia had been approved, and that he should go to the Los Angeles branch of the Immigration Bureau the next day to pick up his documents.

A temporary protection application is equivalent to a temporary residence permit.

Only citizens of countries designated by the federal government as experiencing prolonged periods of conflict—such as Sokovia—are eligible to apply for this type of service.

During the temporary protection period, Wanda and her family will be able to work and live normally in the federal government without being deported or expelled.

The next morning, Mark arranged for a bodyguard to take Wanda and the other two to the immigration office to retrieve their temporary protection application documents.

In the afternoon, Rosalie returned from filming.

“Mom, these are Wanda, Pietro, and Dalia.”

Mark introduced Wanda and the other two to her.

"Hello, Aunt Rosalie!"

Wanda and Pietro greeted Rosalie respectfully.

Hello everyone!

Rosalie greeted the three of them with a smile, then looked at Dalia, who had been keeping her head down and not saying a word.

Rosalie was already used to Mark bringing people home from time to time.

But she didn't expect that Mark would bring back such a small child this time.

Since arriving at Payne Manor, Dalia has hardly spoken.

She usually kept her head down and seemed very depressed, and even Pietro's attempts to comfort her were ineffective.

After all, for a six-year-old child, witnessing her parents die tragically in front of her would be an immense blow and shock.

Mark quietly recounted the situation at Dalia's home to Rosalie.

Rosalie felt a pang of pity for Dalia when she learned how pitiful she was.

She reached out and picked Dalia up, asking softly, "Child, what's your name?"

"Dalia."

"Dalia said in a low voice."

"Good child! Dalia, this is your home from now on. Auntie will take care of you like her own child."

Rosalie patted Dalia gently, speaking with a loving expression.

"Hmm, Mom seems a little strange today?"

Looking at Rosalie and Dalia, who were as close as mother and daughter, Mark frowned slightly, feeling that Rosalie was being a little too affectionate towards Dalia today.

Rosalie had never been this close to any other child except Mark before.