Jimmy was a little surprised. He initially thought Winston had some important leads to share, but it turned out they wanted to destroy their headquarters.

Jimmy blinked, stunned for a moment before speaking: "What do you mean?"

Winston: "Perkins went too far, so to avoid getting implicated, someone decided to eliminate them."

Jimmy: "No, if we eliminate them directly, what will we do? Several departments are conducting a joint investigation. If they find out the target was destroyed in advance, even more people will be implicated."

Winston: "We'll make sure it's clean."

Jimmy: "No, it has nothing to do with how cleanly you handle it. Winston, maybe you're used to eliminating threats this way, but that's not how a Federation department operates.

When an official terrorist attack investigation is launched, there must be a conclusion; it can't be stopped just because the leads run dry.

If you clear out their headquarters and our leads point there, and we find the headquarters already empty, someone will overthink it as silencing witnesses, shifting the target to higher masterminds behind the scenes. With such unlimited investigations, something's bound to go wrong sooner or later.

Winston, don't play with fire. Honestly, find a few reliable people to take the fall. I will provide you with an appropriate opportunity to present them to the DHS."

"Clap, clap, clap." Winston looked at Jimmy and slowly applauded, "Good, very good. Jimmy, my friend, thank you for thinking of me and offering a solution."

Jimmy waved his hand, "We've known each other for years, I wouldn't harm you. Really, just find someone to take the fall. Although they might serve a few extra years, if you spend some money, you should be able to find someone."

Winston: "OK, OK, don't get excited. Now let me tell you our plan. The High Table has issued orders; Deep Red Rose will be removed, and a family from the High Table will handle it.

First, they will find a suitable person to guide DHS to the Deep Red Rose headquarters for currently unclear reasons. Our people will ensure their organization members are inside the manor; as long as it's the designated time, there won't be an empty trip.

The DHS will assault, and if anyone escapes, our people will handle the cleanup, and no one will know. In short, this case will end here."

Jimmy frowned, thought for a moment, then turned to Charon: "Charon, please get me a glass of whiskey."

Charon, standing beside him, nodded and walked towards the liquor shelf.

Jimmy: "How are you sure they won't escape during this period? Perkins and his group have been dead for several days. They might have already escaped."

Winston smiled and said: "Don't worry, we'll handle that. The only thing you need to consider is whether you want to make a move yourself."

Jimmy fell silent again, took the whiskey Charon handed over, and sipped to moisten his throat.

If what Winston said is true, arranging for someone to guide DHS to the Deep Red Rose headquarters, DHS will definitely deploy armed personnel there. These people are likely from DHS's special counter-terrorism unit, whose main tasks are to respond to national security emergencies and high-risk missions, similar to the FBI's HRT team, and agents like Jimmy basically have no chance to show up in front of them.

If Jimmy said he wanted to join in, what's Winston's plan? Could they really achieve such a level? Infiltrating the Department of Homeland Security?

If Jimmy participates in the assault, he might get some credit, benefiting him by participating in such a level of a terrorist incident and gaining credit, helping him return to the field department would certainly be advantageous.

If not, why would Winston mention this face-to-face? Could there be some special purpose? Like getting him caught in friendly fire during this battle?

That shouldn't be the case; if they really had such an intention, there's no need for Winston to say it; as long as they arrange for him to go with them, that's enough.

If previously Jimmy had independently sought information from Mr. Jude and had some ideas of acting themselves, now, Winston's words have completely dispelled that notion. This might have a big pitfall, and it would be troublesome if no credits were collected, yet he ended up getting trapped.

Having finished a drink, Jimmy looked at Winston, "I have no opinions. I'll handle the follow-up tasks according to DHS arrangements. No need to consider my issues in your plans."

Winston nodded: "Understood, so I won't inform you of the operation time afterward. Once we're ready, we'll arrange for someone to notify DHS, be prepared."

Jimmy put the empty glass on the table, stood up, buttoning his coat, saying: "So that's it. I'll head back first. The intelligence I have obtained won't be submitted to DHS and will just wait for your news. Goodbye, Winston."

Winston stood up: "Goodbye, Jimmy."

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Leaving the Intercontinental Hotel, Jimmy walked to an intersection, caught a cab back to the Anti-Terrorism Bureau. The folder in his hand still contained satellite photos of the manor, but after entering the meeting room, he first put it into his briefcase, separate from other documents.

Winston's words were clear, though it's unclear who they'll go through, it's certain the person they find will definitely be able to communicate with DHS and provide enough intelligence for them to launch a raid on the manor without fully closed leads.