Chapter 1408 - 421: Array in the Mountains (Part 2)

Chapter 1408: Chapter 421: Array in the Mountains (Part 2)

If M Country wants to take out the leader of a hostile nation, it can mobilize national forces for a decapitation strike, like with the CIA or something.

So, what if it’s an internal power struggle?

Wu said that the hitman organization he used to belong to had behind-the-scenes ties reportedly linked with the CIA and several intelligence agencies from various countries.

Some of the commissioned tasks are inherently untraceable.

After hearing this, Chen Yan sighed, looked at Wu, and smiled, "Wu, you’re really doomed."

"Yeah." Wu wasn’t bothered by Chen Yan’s mockery: "In my line of work, there’s no way to die peacefully in bed. I make money this way, and sooner or later I’ll die under gunfire. But now I have a daughter, so I can’t die. Angie hasn’t grown up yet, this kid seems a bit wasteful under my care. I’m afraid if I die, she won’t last a few months, she’ll squander what’s left, and eventually end up on the streets, dying from drugs or disease."

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Information about Angie was discovered quickly.

That night the safe house was raided, there was a gunfight, and old Wu fought valiantly, killing two hitmen sent by the organization while getting seriously injured himself. But Angie was well protected.

However, when the police arrived, Wu, as the gunman involved in the case, was captured and sent to the hospital for emergency treatment. Angie was taken away by the police too.

The legal system in the United States is very complex, especially regarding minors like Angie, which makes it even more complicated.

Without evidence proving her involvement and given she’s a minor, the police can’t detain or interrogate her directly.

Various organizations intervened quickly, all under the banner of protecting women and minors. Following procedure, Angie was sent to a closed welfare institution.

This institution is specifically for [temporarily housing] minors in special circumstances.

For example, the children of criminals (in the absence of guardians).

Or, detained illegal immigrants. Adult illegal immigrants are held by immigration agencies, while minors are taken to these types of housing institutions.

Generally speaking, minors housed here are supervised according to the extent of their parents’ involvement in incidents. Once the case concludes and the trial is over, the parents will either be imprisoned or deported.

If the child doesn’t have a guardian at that point, they’ll be transferred to semi-governmental social welfare organizations to arrange adoption procedures.

Upon learning of the news that Angie was sent to a Philadelphia local housing institution temporarily, Wu wasn’t in a rush.

Because according to the procedure, Angie’s situation has to wait until the shooting case is resolved and Wu, as the subject, is tried and sentenced, or imprisoned. Then Angie would be legally considered without a guardian and transferred to other institutions for adoption arrangements.

The process is stuck at this point.

Wu was taken from the hospital by Chen Yan, which essentially means he escaped, and is currently wanted.

He is the only one apprehended during the act, and unless he is caught and brought to justice, the case remains unresolved, untriable.

Thus, Angie will continue to stay at the housing institution.

Unless the housing period ends and she’s forcibly transferred to other institutions to find adoption.

This duration, according to the local legal inquiry, requires thirty days.

This type of housing institution provides food and drink, much like juvenile detention centers, and supervision is fairly strict.

Aside from potential bullying, there shouldn’t be any major issues.

"Let her stay there for thirty days then." Wu finally decided.

The housing institution has strict controls, security, and access restrictions. To take someone out of such a place would require Chen Yan’s intervention, and it would be difficult not to leave any trace.

Meanwhile, after Wu’s disappearance, the police will certainly intensify their pursuit efforts. The housing institution might even deploy officers there waiting.

Also, the hitman organization might keep an eye on Angie too.

"The best course of action is to wait thirty days until the institution’s period ends. Once Angie is arranged for adoption, rescuing her becomes significantly easier."

Wu told Chen Yan he’s not willing to take risks now, his physical condition doesn’t allow him to act forcefully.

Additionally, Angie is certainly being watched now.

Better to patiently await.

According to Wu’s plan, he might even wait longer.

After the thirty days, when Angie is sent for adoption, he might not immediately act to take her away. He might even plan to let Angie enter an adoptive family and then observe for a while, ensuring nobody is lurking before he acts, confirming the hitman organization has withdrawn, and only then will he proceed.

"I have a safe spot in Texas, bought a farmhouse in the countryside many years ago with a whole new identity. When the time comes, I’ll take Angie to Texas to become a farmer. Once she grows up a bit, I’ll take her abroad, leaving this country, perhaps to South America, or maybe Asia."

After Wu shared his plan with Chen Yan, Chen Yan expressed understanding.

"Then I won’t need to wait here with you." Chen Yan expressed his stance: "I’ll leave this car to you, along with some money. Hiding in this factory in Philadelphia, as long as you don’t act recklessly, with your skills, the police shouldn’t be able to catch you." ℯℯ𝘭.

The trunk of the car was stuffed with various provisions and food supplies by Chen Yan.