Daria booked a very famous Italian restaurant, but there's a common feature in such renowned places—the plates are definitely oversized while the food is scarce.

The atmosphere at Mountain Eagle's table was strange, but it was clear that the restaurant staff had undergone rigorous training, and they were used to dealing with prominent figures, so they remained very composed.

Even when Mountain Eagle made some unreasonable demands, they complied.

The waiter opened the sparkling appetizer wine, bypassed Rosa who only had a glass of water in front of her, and poured for everyone else, then promptly served the appetizers…

The sparkling wine tasted quite good, but the dish Daria had eagerly anticipated greatly disappointed Mountain Eagle.

Three thin slices of ham were placed on a 20-centimeter diameter plate, garnished nicely at the sides, but that was just for show.

The salad was completely not to Mountain Eagle's taste; no matter how well the colors complemented each other or how delicious the dressing was, it felt like eating grass to him.

Mountain Eagle was quite experienced in dining out and had invited others for Western meals many times, but it was his first time spending his own money on such things.

The appetizer didn't taste great, but the first main dish, lobster pasta, and mushroom soup somewhat salvaged the impression.

Unfortunately, the second main dish, pan-seared scallops and roasted cod, caused him to retract his improved opinion...

The quality and taste of the scallops and cod were quite good, but the small portions were frustrating, and the side dishes were quite ordinary.

After finishing the second main dish, Mountain Eagle didn't feel like eating anymore, as it was simply too exhausting…

The waiter, very astute, poured some red wine for Mountain Eagle and then quietly asked, "sir, is there something unsatisfactory about the meal?"

Mountain Eagle thought for a moment and said with a smile, "It tastes quite nice. If you could bring me another serving of lobster pasta and a plate of pan-seared scallops, I'd appreciate it even more…"

While saying this, Mountain Eagle pulled out a few 20-US Dollar notes and stuffed them into the waiter's hand, smiling and saying, "Go place my order, and while you're at it, tell the chef the scallops are fantastic, so bring me a few extra on one plate…

I'm not in a hurry…"

The waiter, holding the generous tip, topped up the wine for the ladies and then politely excused himself, leaving the space to those present.

Kate saw Mountain Eagle dismiss the waiter, placed her cutlery down, picked up a napkin, and wiped her mouth corner…

"Mountain, may I call you that? You saved me in Thailand…"

Mountain Eagle gave a meaningful smile and said, "I don't think I saved you; I was merely doing what I thought was right, considering I was a police officer back then…"

Kate looked at Mountain Eagle curiously and said, "I'm very curious about you. Why did a Thai Police officer become a Mercenary, involve himself with Snowden, and get entangled with illegal labs in Alaska…"

Mountain Eagle laughed and responded, "You call what happened in Alaska just illegal experimentation?

Kidnappings, human trafficking, forced pregnancies, human experimentation, so far, I've only heard of the island country's Unit 731 doing similar things. How come it sounds so trivial when you mention it?

Lady, you broke your neck in Thailand, did you lose your basic conscience too?"

Kate's expression stiffened a moment, and she shook her head, "That's not within my jurisdiction, so I'm not qualified to comment."

Then Kate, narrowing her eyes towards Mountain Eagle, said, "Sir, why did you help Snowden?

Was it out of a sense of justice?"

Facing Kate's indirect sarcasm, Mountain Eagle candidly said, "A Thai Police officer working so hard obviously does it for money!

But you must admit, I also contribute to the democracy and freedom of Americans by doing so, don't you agree?"

After hearing this, Kate picked up her wine and took a sip, saying, "It must be a lot of money, otherwise, no one would risk it.

If you think dining in such a restaurant is safer, you are mistaken.

There might be a gunman waiting outside right now!

Sir, I think you may not have a clear concept of the risks you're facing. According to FBI intelligence, a bounty has been issued on the black market for you…

Do you want to know how much your life is worth?"

Mountain Eagle waved his hand nonchalantly, "I don't know, nor do I want to know, because I'm aware I won't die."

Mountain Eagle's stubborn attitude made Kate shut her mouth, when the always silent detective Rosa suddenly spoke gravely, "Someone has put up a 20 million US Dollar bounty on the black market, do you realize what this means?

Also, we've received intel that 20 million US Dollars isn't all of it. Those targeting you include gangs and some big corporations.

You wiped out a team worth millions on the hills of Elizabeth Lake involved in shady activities, and they won't let you go!

Just stepping out on the street could lead to you being targeted, endangering everyone associated with you!"

As Rosa spoke, he glanced at the impassive Tiffany, lowered his voice sincerely and said, "Sir, I hope you can cooperate with us…

We should be cooperating!"

Mountain Eagle, after listening, laughed and said, "Of course, we are cooperating. I've helped you catch many bad guys, who don't even need a trial."

You see, I not only helped you catch the bad guys, but I also saved you a lot of resources...

You should be thanking me, not threatening me!"

Rosa clearly isn't a good talker, he said sternly: "Sir, stop your pointless act and find a safe place to stay.

In exchange, we will provide you with protection until this is over!"

Mountain Eagle was amused by Rosa, spreading his hands he said: "So if I don't accept, does it mean if I call the police they won't care about me?"

Seeing Rosa's grim expression, Mountain Eagle laughed and said: "To be honest, I don't trust you, and you surely know the reason why.

And now, I have doubts about your attitude and capabilities as well..."

Rosa furrowed his brow and said through clenched teeth: "Do you think just hiring a few mercenaries and battling the gang will scare other people? Do you think creating a little chaos will put pressure on us?

You've got the wrong person!

You don't even know what you're doing!"

Mountain Eagle looked at Rosa, who clearly lacked an understanding of the full situation, raised his hand to signal him to stop talking, then he took out his cellphone and dialed 911...

"Hello, I'm dining at Sam Restaurant across from Beverly Garden, and I just saw two Caucasians with guns sitting in a silver SUV across the street, the license plate number is ****...

I heard the Beckham couple is coming to dine, oh, I'm so scared, can you send the police?"

"..."

"OK, thank you, I'm really scared, I really like Beckham..."

After hanging up, Mountain Eagle then shook his finger at Rosa, whose face was turning iron blue...

"What I just said wasn't an excuse, but literally, I think your capabilities are insufficient, and there might be a mole among you!"

Saying this, Mountain Eagle looked at two policemen maintaining order at the restaurant entrance; they received a radio communication and then like being stung by hornets, drew their guns and dashed towards a parking space across the street...

The incident happened suddenly, and the police were very efficient...

When the two policemen surrounded the silver SUV, two more police cars with sirens blaring came for backup.

The paparazzi stationed at the restaurant entrance immediately shifted their attention, pointing their large cameras at the police officers enforcing the law amid the screaming of the fans.

Then quickly, two middle-aged men in plain clothes got out of the car, held their heads, and lay on the ground.

When the police found pistols and rifles in the car, a huge commotion erupted outside...

Mountain Eagle looked at Rosa, whose face looked extremely terrible, he gestured with his hand and grinned, "The guy you left in the car is less than 25 meters away from them..."

As he said this, it seemed that Mountain Eagle suddenly thought of something. He pointed towards the roof of a house across from the restaurant in the park, saying: "Oh, there's someone over there who has been looking this way with a binocular, and next to him is another guy holding a sniper rifle...

Is that one of your men? If not, I'll make a call...

Suspected assassination of a celebrity is big news!"

"FUCK..."

Rosa, seeing Mountain Eagle's serious expression, cursed under his breath and raised his wrist to communicate with his outsides agents and the police through the radio.

He didn't know how Mountain Eagle found his man, he thought he was trying to save Mountain Eagle's life, but now Mountain Eagle's provoking actions made him extremely angry...

"We are here to ensure your safety..."

Mountain Eagle waved his hand and said: "I don't feel like you're capable of protecting me, was I mistaken, or have you hidden your capabilities too well?"

Then Mountain Eagle turned to Kate, smiling said: "Stop those boring probes and threats!

If everyone here was normal, I think I have the ability to ensure my own safety.

Why don't we continue with the previous arrangement, I do my part, and you handle the aftermath when something happens.

That would be better for all of us!""

Kate nodded slightly and said: "I personally respect your decision, but my partner thinks it's irresponsible to let someone who offended Titan Group wander around Los Angeles.

Sir, 44 people died yesterday, we suspect 42 of them were gunmen from Tata Group...

Tata Group closely cooperates with the CIA, and the Guantanamo torture scandal was ultimately taken on by the Titan Group.

Given this, do you think the CIA can ensure your safety?

According to my intelligence, the CIA hasn't dispatched an operational team to Los Angeles other than an advisory team, and they don't have the authority to arrange operatives within the United States.

Me and my partner are the only ones you can rely on, I assure you there's no mole among us..."

Mountain Eagle squinted at Kate and said: "Titan Group?"

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