Where Did Dad Go?

Chapter 177 Where Did Dad Go? (4K)

"Chief, it all depends on you. If you say this is related to Walsh, then it is."

Rosen's attitude was very clear: whether the FBI investigated Walsh or not depended entirely on Cole's attitude.

Of course, Rosen will definitely continue to investigate Walsh in private; he and Walsh are already sworn enemies.

However, if we could utilize the power of the FBI, that would be even better.

Cole gave Rosen a deep look and realized that the agent in front of him looked a lot like him when he was young.

Cunning, alert, bold, and as handsome as he was in his youth.

Rosen: ? ? ?

"Agent Rosen, my attitude towards Walsh depends on how much you know. Let me tell you about Walsh's power first: he's already served three terms as a Los Angeles city councilman and is very likely to be re-elected. Furthermore, he's running for California state senator; if he succeeds, his political influence will be even greater!"

America's local councils are usually only one, but the state legislature, like the national legislature, is bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The information provided by Cole made Rosen realize something; as a student of Tokyo University, he wasn't very sensitive to America's politics.

"So you mean the FBI will only intervene if it's a fatal blow?"

"Yes! If we can't knock out our opponent with one punch, we'll face a counterattack from the forces behind them."

Rosen nodded.

"Chief, I have actually obtained some intelligence about Walsh's relationship with the Continental Hotel, and I have also obtained a tainted witness."

"Who?"

"Do you remember Eva Castro who escaped before? She was Walsh's liaison with Castro. Moreover, I've also learned that the fake bombing at Fox News was likely orchestrated by Walsh."

Cole frowned more and more as he listened.

"How dare Walsh be so bold?"

"If he dared to send 40 assassins to hunt me down, what wouldn't he dare to do?"

Cole tapped the table, lost in thought.

After a long pause, Cole spoke.

"Agent Rosen, the fake bomb incident you just mentioned was just speculation; there shouldn't be any concrete evidence, right? As for Eva Castro, her testimony isn't enough to convict a city councilor. Only with more substantial evidence can the FBI initiate procedures to investigate Walsh. Do you understand what I mean?"

Rosen understood Cole's meaning, of course. Cole was clearly interested in capturing Walsh, but the procedures didn't allow it.

Although America advocates for equality for all, just like in many countries, certain social classes are considered superior.

Class distinctions will always exist; they don't simply disappear just because you say they don't exist.

Therefore, to catch Walsh, Eva's testimony alone is definitely not enough; more conclusive evidence is needed.

"Chief, I understand what you mean, and I will continue my covert investigation. But if Eva can become a witness for the prosecution, could you have her warrant dropped?"

Without a warrant for her arrest, Eva's future actions will be much easier.

Cole nodded.

"Okay. Agent Rosen, you must not tell anyone what I'm telling you today, understand?"

"That's natural!"

Walsh was able to plant Jonathan Courtney in the FBI, and who knows if there are others like him.

This is also a major reason why Cole didn't want to initiate an investigation; if Walsh received the news and reacted, the whole effort might be in vain.

After leaving the director's office, Rosen went to Sean's office.

There was no one in the office. After asking the other agents, Rosen learned that Sean had spent the entire day in the interrogation room.

So Rosen went to the interrogation room to find Sean, and unexpectedly ran into an old acquaintance.

Saul Goodman, the infamous jackal lawyer.

This jackal lawyer's reputation has recently become somewhat unstable because he has twice stumbled with the FBI.

To be precise, they were defeated by Rosen.

However, Thor was unaware that the reason for his two failures was Rosen.

Dietrich hired Saul Goodman as his lawyer, no wonder Sean sounded constipated when he was on the phone.

However, Rosen also saw a young and beautiful woman at the scene.

"Sean, how's it going?"

"It's terrible, because of that damn lawyer, I can't get anything out of him now. And because there were no other witnesses or evidence during your arrest of Dietrich, that guy wants to just take Dietrich away."

That's why police officers later started wearing body cameras when arresting criminals.

Without a proper law enforcement process, lawyers can easily find fault with criminals, leading to their acquittal.

Rosen was actually somewhat prepared for this.

"Where is that woman?"

"She is Dietrich's sister, Sacha Hassler."

(Sasha Hassler)

"Is she Sasha?"

Rosen recalled some things and suddenly had an idea.

"Sean, let me speak with Dietrich."

"Are you sure? Thor is extremely difficult to deal with!"

"Let me try."

"Oh well."

Sean led Rosen into the interrogation room, and as soon as he saw Sean enter, Saul began to complain.

"Mr. Arthur, is the FBI's process this slow? Is this how you squander taxpayers' money!"

It seems that Sean is using the pretense of going through the motions to stall for time, which is why Saul is making such subtle accusations.

"Attorney Goodman, all FBI procedures are compliant and legal! Your perception of slowness is merely psychological and does not represent the FBI's position."

"Incompetent at work."

Sean, a veteran agent, shut Thor down with a single sentence.

Thor glanced at the time, his face showing impatience.

"I'll see how long you can keep this up!"

Rosen ignored Saul's persistent questioning and walked straight up to Dietrich.

"Mr. Hassler, do you remember me?"

Dietrich didn't actually see Rosen's face clearly during the fight in the alley last night because the alley was too dark.

However, Dietrich immediately realized what was happening after hearing Rosen's voice.

"It's you! Damn it, how dare you show your face in front of me?"

"How interesting! I'm an FBI agent, why wouldn't I dare show my face in front of you? Do I need to be afraid of you?"

Rosen looked down at Dietrich, instantly reminding him of yesterday's crushing defeat.

However, Rosen was indeed very strong. After reviewing the situation, Dietrich also believed that he had absolutely no chance of turning the tide under those circumstances.

So, after being looked down at by Rosen for a while, the bald man couldn't help but look away.

Thor, who was standing nearby, was immediately displeased with Rosen's behavior.

"I object! You can't pressure my client! He's not a suspect unless you produce evidence!"

Rosen glanced at Thor, but still ignored him.

"Mr. Hassler, I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately."

"Still want to ask about Keith Troy? I already said I haven't been in contact with him for a long time, I know nothing about him!"

This guy had clearly received Thor's instruction, so his answers to questions were flawless.

Breaking this deadlock is simple: just use a question that Thor never taught him.

"No, it has nothing to do with Keith Troy, it's about your sister."

Dietrich looked surprised.

"What does this have to do with my sister?"

Rosen didn't answer, but just looked at Thor with a half-smile.

Thor had a bad feeling; he felt like this had happened before.

It seems that Adams Byrne, who has already died, refused to be present because of a few words.

Although he still received the commission that time, it damaged Saul's reputation.

How can one or two commission fees compare to a lawyer's lasting reputation?

So although Thor made money that time, he actually lost money.

At this moment, Thor felt that Rosen's handsome face had become hateful. He suddenly felt that Rosen's figure was somewhat familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.

(Rose was wearing sunglasses and a mask that time, so Saul didn't recognize him.)

"Mr. Hassler, this concerns your sister's privacy, so I think it would be better if no outsiders were present."

Dietrich glanced at Saul, making the jackal lawyer even more uneasy.

"Mr. Hassler, don't believe the FBI. I can get you out of here right away!"

"Attorney Goodman, you have absolutely no need to be nervous. Since you weren't there, Dietrich's words can't be taken as fact anyway."

"Testimony, what do you have to be afraid of?"

Thor glared at Rosen, but Dietrich was eventually persuaded by Rosen.

Dietrich also lost his parents at a young age and spent his time on the streets with his sister Sasha before eventually becoming a notorious drug dealer in Los Angeles.

Therefore, the Hassler siblings had a very good relationship, and Dietrich was very concerned about his sister's affairs.

"Attorney Goodman, could you please step outside for a moment? I'd like to speak with this FBI agent."

Saul opened his mouth as if to say something, but Dietrich had already made up his mind, and Sean could only pull him out of the interrogation room.

Only Rosen and Dietrich remained in the interrogation room.

"Should I call your sister in?"

Rosen smiled and reached out to turn off the radio.

Dietrich's expression on the other side wasn't very pleasant.

"FBI agent, I hope what you're about to say is enough for me to kick my lawyer out."

"Of course! Mr. Hassler, are you aware that Keith Troy and your sister Sasha have a child out of wedlock?"

Dietrich was completely stunned. He knew that his sister had a relationship with Case and had even encouraged her back then.

However, this relationship ultimately did not lead to marriage, which Dietrich regretted.

However, Dietrich genuinely didn't know that Case and Sasha had an illegitimate child, otherwise he wouldn't have treated Case so well before.

"That's impossible! Sasha couldn't possibly have a child with Case! You must be lying to me!"

"Mr. Hassler, there must be a reason why I'm saying this to you. Why don't you recall if Sasha has been out of your sight for an extended period of time?"

Dietrich began to recall, and then his expression became flustered.

"No! Sasha did indeed suddenly disappear for half a year on vacation six years ago without saying goodbye, but that doesn't mean she actually had a child with Case!"

Rosen crossed his legs and looked at Dietrich.

"Should we ask Miss Sasha to come in and ask her?"

Dietrich clenched his fists, his expression turning incredibly grim; he already knew the answer in his heart.

After all, Sasha has changed a lot in the past few years, but Dietrich just doesn't want to admit it.

"No need! Why are you telling me all this?"

"Keith Troy abandoned your sister and your own nephew, and you're still going to keep his secret?"

These words shattered Dietrich's facade, turning his eyes bloodshot.

"No! Case isn't that kind of person! He must not know—"

—That must be it!

"Oh? Then why do you think Sasha didn't take this son to see Case?"

Rosen smiled faintly, and his words, like the whispers of a demon, threw Dietrich into confusion.

After a fierce internal struggle, Dietrich glared menacingly at Rosen.

"What exactly do you want from me?"

"Relax, Mr. Hassler! Your little business is insignificant to the FBI. What we're investigating is what Keith Troy is doing. Do you understand what I mean?"

Dietrich closed his eyes, but ultimately chose to speak.

"When that guy came to me, he said he was going to do something big."

"What's the big deal?"

"I don't remember very well! At that time, we were both on drugs and watching the Miss America pageant. But I vaguely remember him mentioning a senator."

"A councilor? What's their name?"

"have no idea."

Rosen carefully examined Dietrich's expression to confirm that the other man was not lying before standing up.

"Mr. Hassler, thank you for your cooperation."

"Agent, will you capture Keith Troy?"

Dietrich's face was filled with resentment; under Rosen's guidance, he now believed that Keyes had betrayed his sister.

People who value family naturally cannot accept their family members being let down.

If it were a Black person, Dietrich probably wouldn't have reacted much.

After all, the Black father is always in an unobservable state; he may or may not exist.

I sincerely hope that America can start a show called "Where Are We Going, Dad?"

"He can't escape! Mr. Hassler, I won't tell anyone about your sister; it'll remain a secret between us."

These words finally made Dietrich's expression soften a bit.

After Rosen finished speaking, he prepared to leave the interrogation room, but when he opened the door, he found Saul eavesdropping at the door, completely disregarding his image as a top lawyer.

"Attorney Goodman, were you eavesdropping?"

"Cough cough! How is this possible!"

Sean stood to the side, speechless as he looked at Thor.

"I already reminded him that the interrogation room door is soundproof, but he wouldn't believe me!"

Rosen gave Sean a look, signaling him to talk to him alone.

The two walked to a secluded spot.

"Sean, I've got the information I wanted. You can leave Dietrich Hassler now."

"So fast? Should I still send someone to keep an eye on him?"

"It's best to keep an eye on him; Keith Troy might come looking for him again."

"That case—"

"Now all that's missing is a name."