Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Next day morning Yi-hyeon went to McGregor & Sunnyside Law Firm. Because the most important business among the purposes of coming to the US is being finished.

Partner Lawyer Harry Growson as before came out to the entrance of the building where the law firm is and was waiting.

“Welcome, Representative Song.”

“Hello, Mister Growson.”

Growson now respectfully called Yi-hyeon representative and respected. Since the establishment of various corporations and private funds was finished calling him representative is natural.

In fact a partner level lawyer of this huge law firm coming out to the building entrance for welcome is not a common matter. Ordinary clients would be hard to even see this lawyer’s face. Even now two lawyers are standing beside to accompany him who came out to welcome Yi-hyeon.

Though said the US workplace culture is free looking at this it is not at all. These people value protocol and etiquette and primarily evaluate customers by the attire revealed outside. Because their customers are mostly people with a lot of money and conservative.

Yi-hyeon who came to know that point deliberately went to Gianfranco Ferre boutique yesterday and bought and wore suits for himself and Lee Seung-uk. Though ready-to-wear inferior to custom suits but clothes exceeding a full 10,000 dollars so no matter to be picked on.

At first Congressman McGregor’s influence would have moved this big shot lawyer, and next the scale of the funds Yi-hyeon operates is an absurdly large amount for money an individual rolls so would have been surprised.

Cases of an individual not a corporation rolling this much amount would only be royals holding Middle Eastern oil money or criminal organizations of Africa or South America, but criminal organizations never bring their funds to the US.

Why not. How many personnel and funds the US Department of Homeland Security or intelligence organizations are investing and monitoring to block funds flowing to world criminal organizations.

“That officer concluded to take off the clothes, Representative Song.”

Words Lawyer Growson does in the elevator going up to the office.

At first tilting his head what words, Yi-hyeon quickly remembered. Speaking of the rude officer of the police station handling the armed robbers (?) who attacked him at Columbia University.

“You worked hard.”

When Yi-hyeon smiled and praised Growson raised both hands and said.

“It was nothing special. Well, could burst to the media and drag to a formal trial, but the New York police commissioner personally called and asked to handle quietly. Also now is a sensitive period ahead of the New York mayoral election.”

Yi-hyeon heard his words and nodded.

Growson’s words are that even considered politically. If such an incident bursts to the media the NYPD responsible of course and even the New York mayor cannot help but receive a certain part of damage, but they also cannot do anything to this huge law firm so begged and compromised.

Thanks to that the law firm put a debt on the New York police and mayor.

Anyway not missing the opportunity and using well.

“Well, no need for me to pay the lawyer retainer fee for that matter right?”

To Yi-hyeon speaking winking Growson smiled brightly.

“Of course. Because the political profit our law firm secured is not small.”

Words Yi-hyeon said to laugh but Growson answered seriously. Viewing everything as business.

“Sign finally here and here. Yes, all ended. Now input the password of the account and use. For reference what to inform is if losing this password there is no other method even for us. Absolutely, must not forget.”

Yi-hyeon only nodded silently.

Now the business ended so have to stand up. But Growson said seriously.

“Now this matter is all organized, and there are additional words to give.”

“Please speak.”

What matter would it be.

“I am related to the Department of Justice in Washington for business.”

A natural matter.

Heard that even in Korea large law firms are in a relationship of closely (?) cooperating with various departments of the government. Performing various legal advice or formal services and maintaining the relationship.

If about McGregor & Sunnyside Law Firm high positions who worked in the government in the past would be full in the company. There cannot help but be many government-related businesses through them. Moreover isn’t the US where lobbying is legal.

“Precisely this morning an acquaintance of the Department of Justice contacted me and requested. That···.”

Looking at Growson hesitating the words Yi-hyeon had a thought that it is strange. At this point there is no matter for him to be entangled with the US government. Moreover the Department of Justice.

“Continue.”

Yi-hyeon leaning his back back said. Anyway it seems not a simple matter.

“The deputy minister of the Department of Justice said he will guarantee his identity so requested Representative Song to meet a few people.”

Well, something the matter was becoming large.

Looking at Yi-hyeon’s expression wrapped in questions Growson added and said.

“I do not know the inside of this matter at all. Only, I know the deputy minister who requested me well. Because a Harvard Law School classmate with me and a friend over thirty years. How will you grant the request?”

Yi-hyeon who crossed his arms and thought for a moment nodded and agreed.

“Let’s meet. Though no guess who they are and what words they will say.”

“Thank you, Representative Song.”

Growson became a bright face. Since Yi-hyeon said he will meet, his work ended as having achieved the meeting through the deputy minister of the Department of Justice.

The reason Yi-hyeon decided so quickly was because Sion also sided and stepped forward.

- Meet, Yi-hyeon. They would be figures of the US government. Does not seem will be harmful to us.

‘Yes.‘

As soon as Yi-hyeon decided Growson stood up and said.

“They already came to the next room and are waiting. Let’s move the place.”

“Yes.”

The next room moved that way. Yi-hyeon left Lee Seung-uk in that room and moved the place alone. Because Growson emphasized security.

When Yi-hyeon entered the room the two who were sitting stood up. A man and a woman.

“Nice to meet. Please call me Bill.”

The man smiling and holding out his hand to Yi-hyeon. About mid-forties. Ordinary physique and ordinary impression, except a scar of about 3 centimeters under the eyebrow a relatively okay impression.

“Seldy.”

This time the woman steps forward and holds out her hand.

Yi-hyeon lightly held that hand. Even though here is a warm indoors the hand is a bit cold.

Yi-hyeon did not say his name. Since requested the meeting to him of course they would know.

Three people sat facing at the rectangular conference table.

“You know Theodore O’Neil right?”

When the man opened his mouth, Yi-hyeon tilted his head.

This man speaks of O’Neil···.

Yi-hyeon began to turn his head fiercely. A man seeing for the first time today suddenly bringing up O’Neil.

How did this guy find out that he and O’Neil have a relationship?

And how far does he know the matter of him and Lee Seung-uk burying O’Neil the night before yesterday?

Looking at Yi-hyeon sitting silently the man admired inwardly.

This young Korean is known to be about 26 years old now but even hearing such talk such a calm face. Moreover that speech.

“Continue. Since people who did not even reveal all names unknown whether a conversation with reliability is possible.”

In short reveal their identities first.

Bill corrected his posture. First have to discard the prejudice about the young man in front. Only then can obtain cooperation.

“Sorry, Mister Song. Ah, from now on it is representative.”

“As convenient.”

At Bill’s words Yi-hyeon only lightly nodded. Anyway these people investigated and came about him. Very detailed.

“Introduce again. I am currently belonging to the Department of Homeland Security William Junior Roosevelt. Well, for reference no relation at all with the two Roosevelt presidents. Haha.”

Seeing laughing alone with a matter not even funny this person also seems not good in sociability.

As well known in the US there were two presidents with the Roosevelt surname, President Theodore Roosevelt and the 32nd President Franklin Roosevelt.

Since the name is Germanic William calling Bill is correct. The Germanic pronunciation of William is similar to V.

The woman who was watching the signs beside stood up and said.

“I will also formally greet. Seldy McCain.”

Yi-hyeon also said seriously.

“Though the two say currently belonging to the Department of Homeland Security it seems each came out dispatched from separate departments and working. For example like NSA or CIA.”

“······.”

“Heup, how that···”

Bill whether having experience closed his mouth but young Seldy could not hide the surprised expression. An expression of how Yi-hyeon knows that fact.

Yi-hyeon lightly waved his hand and said.

“Just guessed. Bill here looking at the stiff waist and shoulders seems worked in the army for a long time, Seldy does not smell of soldier, but looks like an intelligence agent so largely only CIA right? No way FBI has business with me a foreigner. I judged the two as people working in the intelligence line from the beginning. If not would not have thought of moving Growson through the Department of Justice.”

Bill lightly raised both hands and laughed.

“Tremendous insight, Representative Song. Previously General Jimmy Kruger did not recognize such excellent judgment of Representative Song.”

As expected Yi-hyeon’s words were correct. This guy belonging to the NSA grasped all the conflict of Yi-hyeon and General Jimmy Kruger and came.

“Currently because our affiliations are different gathering is not appropriate so temporarily receiving the facilities and support of the Department of Homeland Security.”

At Bill’s words Yi-hyeon nodded. A talk that can be plenty.

“So, the two are temporarily making a TF and active for some operation.”

“Accurate.”

Bill admired once more and said.

“First, seeing Representative Song cleaning O’Neil the night before yesterday a matter arose that have to meet Representative Song urgently. That guy we have been monitoring for over 6 months already.”

“······.”

Now Yi-hyeon closed his mouth.

Said monitoring O’Neil for over 6 months? He and Lee Seung-uk only found O’Neil last night, and immediately abducted and found out all to find out.

If monitoring O’Neil might have found out the traces of him and Lee Seung-uk the night before yesterday. But the appearance of that night is completely different from the current appearance. Because moved qi and gave change to the face and body type.

Then these guys?

Now bluffing. Forcing with premature guess. That the one who erased O’Neil is not him.

Yi-hyeon exhaled long.

Have to insist it is an unknown matter. Yi-hyeon felt that his heart is beating comfortably. Not being intimidated by these guys.

“At the first meeting place only doing unknown talk continuously. That I cleaned the human named O’Neil. Do you have grounds and speaking?”

Yi-hyeon looked straight at Bill’s eyes and said.

Unshaking pupils and low voice.

Bill admired anew.

This young guy is not easy. With this one can know that his military record is not exaggerated.

Bill changed his thoughts. Decided to try persuading Yi-hyeon. If the operations he did in military days are all fact he is a specialist without two words. A talent that must be recruited for this operation.

“Representative Song. We are not trying to hold Representative Song responsible for cleaning O’Neil. We want to inform that we are facing a common enemy. As well known while doing the country’s work what big matter is cleaning one villain?”

And continued his words whether Yi-hyeon listens or not. Meaning knowing all the work you committed so stop denying and negotiate.

“We have been monitoring O’Neil 24 hours with satellite. To capture the moment he contacts the higher line. Representative Song overturned that in one moment. After the incident the night before yesterday we fully operated the intelligence department and investigated Representative Song’s traces. Yes, also confirmed that there is a contact point with the father.”

Reaching this part Yi-hyeon straightened his upper body upright and glared at him.

Bringing up father talk, how far did you guys investigate···.

“Really don’t misunderstand and listen. Representative Song and we can solve the work together. We···. Need such ability of Representative Song.

His words showed sincerity. He mentioned even satellite monitoring to persuade Yi-hyeon and revealed most facts.

Yi-hyeon exhaled a long sigh.

Now have to set his position. An ambiguous attitude to these people seems no longer helpful.

“If monitoring that guy from 6 months ago, it became that I unintentionally obstructed your organization’s work.”

When Yi-hyeon opening his mouth acknowledging the matter of the night before yesterday, Bill sat closer as if glad.

“Short-term it is so, but looking long one can solve the work differently. We look long.”

And Bill began to explain the work they will solve long.

* * *

Bill explained the relatively long talk skillfully.

“So···. Since I carelessly erased O’Neil that the Burgundy Club is noting, it became hard to find that upper line, and so if there is information I found out let’s share and do the operation together?”

“That’s right.”

Burgundy Club!

Bill informed that the team he belongs to is called the Burgundy Club.

A temporary organization made by people of various departments gathering temporarily for special purpose operations and not a rare matter in intelligence organizations. Only unknown why named Burgundy Club. Not even curious about such facts.

“Good. Let’s share the facts I found out. Even the future operations. That, since the Burgundy Club and my enemy do not seem different.”

Yi-hyeon made an important decision at this moment.

Until now there was fear of having to face a huge enemy alone (of course together with Sion), but if these people step forward together with him it will surely be a great strength. Though cannot trust these people 100 percent yet.

Yi-hyeon slowly informed the facts found out (?) by asking O’Neil that day.

Informing in the way that the top of the Ekran organization knows the core, of course did not say a few really major matters.

Isn’t it information he stayed up without sleep for days and ambushed and found out with difficulty. Must not try to eat that with a few words.

When Yi-hyeon was about to finish the conversation the woman who was only sitting beside without words until now, Seldy stepped forward.

“Before finishing the words a moment, if there is something hiding from us must not. Understand?”

“······.”

Yi-hyeon leaned his body back with an expression of look at this, and Bill became a slightly flustered expression.

“Um, Representative Song. Seldy’s words so···.”

Yi-hyeon raised his hand and blocked his words and said.

“I accepted the Burgundy Club’s proposal without conditions. Even the future operations. Right?”

“Ah, of course.”

“Now I will say one condition. From now on this woman, was it Seldy? Not seeing this woman.“

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