A retired reincarnation of a certain American film.

Luke has been taking over the legacy of Daniel Whitehorse for some time.

The inheritance is many, complex, and messy.

Nowadays, it is Earl and Debbie who help manage this, but because it is so complicated and messy, Earl and Debbie are almost confined to the office.

This is not good.

Because these inheritances cannot be seen in the light, it is very troublesome for Earl and Debbie to manage them, and they also need to be cautious, so Luke has been thinking about how to deal with these things.

From the beginning, he actually intended to let Seve help manage it.

But at that time, Sever was Zola's man, and the relationship between Luke and Zola could not be said to be incompatible. It could also be said that meeting Zola was like meeting his father-in-law.

So Lu Ke didn't have the nerve to poach his father-in-law.

But things are different now.

Although Zola is not dead, in the eyes of SHIELD, it may be difficult for him to do as he did before.

Luke had heard Alexander Pierce say that after Zola moved to SHIELD, Hill directly set up a large local area network for Zola and did not connect Zola to the Internet at all.

Of course.

Luke no longer cares about Zola. After all, kindness is only once, there is no second time. If Zola jumps again, Seve will not intercede for him.

What Luke is more concerned about is that the integration of heritage can be put on the agenda.

Relying on the hive base and Zora's tail-cutting to survive, the industries left in Kahn City were re-integrated with Sever's own industries and businesses, and they continued to develop new businesses while developing efforts in the information business and international arms business. track.

For example, he used the Hydra agents he recruited to launder his money and establish an international defense company.

Coincidentally, there was a military base being built soon in the small town of Stoneville. With this base and his relationship with Stryker, he was worried that he would not be able to get business from the military.

Yaya's.

Luke has long been dissatisfied with the Hydra agents who have been doing nothing since he took over and making money from him in vain.

But dismissing him directly would not have a good impact, and it would also affect the harmonious relationship between him and Alexander Pierce, the current invisible boss of Hydra.

Just this time, after letting Seve integrate, throw those people out to make money for him. When Alexander Pierce asks, he will directly say that he must cultivate elites belonging to Hydra in actual combat.

This reason is quite perfect.

The most important thing.

Once Sever's integration is successful, the manors, villas, and apartments that Whitehall has on the surface can be directly exposed to the light. At the same time, his two female generals, Earl and Debbie, can also be liberated. Out.

and so……

Although the establishment of Umbrella cannot be said to be imminent, it can also be said that there is no need to delay.

Of course, these things will have to wait until he comes back from Texas.

It was half past seven that night.

The Gulfstream private jet arrived at Los Santos International Airport on time.

Jack, who was already waiting in the hangar, looked at Luke, Rachel and Lorna coming out of the plane. He hurriedly greeted them, reached out to take the bags from the stewardess and co-pilot, and then looked at Lu excitedly. K: "Boss, you're back."

Luke nodded, looked at Natasha who came with Jack, and said with a smile: "I am not your leader, Natasha."

Natasha smiled and said, "But you are my man's leader, Director Dane."

Luke laughed.

Rachel also smiled, put the bag in Jack's hand in the trunk, took out the two gifts she had prepared, and handed them to Jack.

Of course.

And Natasha's.

Natasha reached out and took it, a little surprised.

"mine?"

"of course."

Rachel said with a smile.

Almost all of Luke's social networks, at least those currently known, are handled by Rachel.

As a qualified housekeeper, even if Lu Ke does whatever he wants, all his friends in the social network believe that Lu Ke is a good person.

This is all thanks to Rachel.

Natasha opened the gift, looked at the little surprise inside, and then looked up at the smiling Rachel. She finally understood why Luke was on this west coast, and there was no question, only praise.

soon.

There were too many people to fit in one car, so Rachel followed Lorna and left with another black car.

Jack's car.

As soon as Luke sat down and started the car, Jack handed the prepared information to Luke who was sitting in the back seat.

"Boss, the information you want."

"it is good."

Luke reached out and took it, opened it, took a look at it, and said with some surprise: "Heather was adopted?"

Jack nodded: "That's what the information Debbie found said."

Natasha, who was sitting in the passenger seat, heard this somewhat familiar name, her expression moved slightly, and she looked at Jack, who was concentrating on driving.

By the way, this Heather is the new Texas girlfriend Luke had provoked in Stoneville.

right.

Natasha thought to herself.

Luke, who was sitting in the back seat, noticed Natasha's behavior. Without raising his head, he flipped through the information and said, "You guessed it right, Natasha is the Heather."

Natasha turned her head to look, her eyes flashing with gossip: "Director Dann, you and that Heather..."

how.

Heather thinks you lied to her and doesn't want to care about you anymore. So, are you going to abuse your power and play tricks?
You can't blame Natasha for thinking this.

After all, that's how the big shots played in Washington.

As long as the prey they are interested in cannot escape, even if it is coercion or inducement, they will have no psychological burden when playing.

Luke smiled, closed the document in his hand, and looked at Natasha: "I am a gentleman, Natasha."

Natasha said without any hesitation: "Of course." That's what you said, but that's not what your expression said.

but……

Luke didn't care either.

"Have you found out what happened to Heather recently?"

"I found it, it's just a good thing."

Jack, who was concentrating on driving, said: "Debbie did some research. The recent news related to Heather is that Heather's grandmother just passed away and left her a large inheritance. Debbie checked the time. At that time, Heather The day I called you happened to be the time when the lawyer went to find Heather to let her inherit the inheritance."

Natasha listened intently to the gossip.

Luke touched his chin.

"heritage?"

"Correct."

Jack nodded: "Debbie coordinated with the local FBI and invited the lawyer to have a cup of coffee. Heather's grandmother left a manor in the town of Newt and wanted Heather to inherit it. Maybe it was because of this. Heather will call you only if something happens."

Luke nodded thoughtfully.

Jack asked aloud: "Boss, do you want to go there?"

Luke smiled and threw the information aside: "Of course I want to go. After all, this is a good opportunity to ease the relationship between Heather and I, don't you think so, Natasha."

Natasha was stunned for a moment, turned to look at Luke, who had a half-smiling expression on his face, laughed a few times, and said nothing.

soon.

The car arrived at the door of the house.

Luke didn't say anything, just opened the door and got out of the car.

after awhile.

After Jack and Natasha helped take the luggage back home, they immediately returned to the car and drove towards their apartment.

Natasha, who was sitting in the passenger seat, thought for a while and looked at Jack who was driving: "Luke just came back and is going to Texas again?"

Jack looked at Natasha: "Dear, my original..."

Natasha waved her hand: "I know, I just want to ask, do you want to go?"

Jack smiled and said, "Boss, it's not like he's going to Texas for work or something. Why should I go with you?"

Natasha nodded and said no more.

the next day.

After a hard night's work, Natasha was full of energy. After opening her eyes, she got up immediately, then dialed Maria Hill's phone number and told the latter the big news she had received. .

When Hill heard this, his delicate body was shocked.

But soon.

After she heard Natasha talk about what Natasha had seen and heard with her own eyes and ears, she calmed down.

"These things were all said by Luke himself when you were in the car."

"Correct."

Natasha was a little excited: "Commander, the focus is on Texas. Obviously, this is a reason Luke found to go to Texas."

Hill nodded, not denying this.

but……

"Have you ever thought about it, Natasha, whether it's possible that Luke knew you were there, so he deliberately revealed it."

"this."

"Did Luke and I, through you and Jack, release too many smoke bombs these days?"

This is another reason why Jack and Natasha were together without encountering opposition from Luke and Hill.

The two tested each other through Jack and Natasha, which was a lot of fun for Luke and Hill.

just like……

The two of them seemed to be dating indirectly through Jack and Natasha, and they were engaging in a very strange high-IQ date.

Natasha calmed down after hearing this.

"So, this is what Luke deliberately made us think. The best thing is to let you know and send people to follow him."

"It's possible."

Hill nodded: "But we can't rule out that Lu Ke is secretly plotting against Chen Cang."

Again.

What I talked about last time was about taking advantage of the situation, and it’s coming again this time.

Natasha felt her scalp itchy.

"That……"

"Jack going?"

"Say not to go."

"That's it."

Hearing this, Hill pondered for a moment and nodded thoughtfully: "Don't take any action yet, wait for me to think about it."

After saying this, Hill hung up the phone, crossed her hands, rested her chin, and began to think about what Luke should do.

three days later.

Hill received the latest news from Luke, looked at the news, raised his eyebrows, stood up and left the office.

Rita, the returning assistant, quickly followed.

"commander."

"Come to New York with me."

"Roger that!"

"..." (End of this chapter)