Chapter 11: Los Angeles Undergoes a Change

Who would have thought that Mayor Kyle would speak up for Joseph? No one could have predicted this! Nearby, Mrs. Karen directly addressed Kyle. "Do you even know what you're saying? Do you not realize what time it is right now?" "If we really let Joseph and his people go unchecked, what about the safety of Los Angeles' citizens?" Kyle waved his hand dismissively. "I believe that if you oppose Joseph, then the safety of Los Angeles' citizens will truly evaporate. To me, it's enough to let Joseph do what he needs to do for now, because we all know we can't let Joseph get upset over trivial matters." "Joseph is a very valuable asset to our country; we must not harm him!" Hearing his words, everyone exchanged glances. It was a possibility they hadn't considered. "If we don't treat Joseph well, what if he leaves us and turns against us?" Kyle looked at Karen with deep mistrust in his eyes. "If he leaves us and goes abroad, that would truly be a disgrace for us!" As Mayor Kyle revealed his true thoughts, a bodyguard beside him spoke up. "But Mayor, don't you think you're being ridiculous right now?" "That's right, Mr. Kyle, what you're doing is actually very foolish!" "So foolish that none of us can understand you!" The bodyguards around couldn't fathom why they should fear a war monger when they believed they had the capability to protect Los Angeles on their own. Kyle glanced at the bodyguard, his eyes suddenly flashing coldly. He then looked at the two bodyguards and said, "Do you think what you're saying is acceptable to me? Do you know what will happen to you if you talk like that?" The bodyguard immediately fell silent, realizing his words had indeed been excessive. Karen wanted to continue, but listening to their words, Kyle felt it was a waste of time. "Don't tell me any more details. Just spread the word and send people to assist Joseph. I truly feel sorry for Joseph's wife and daughter!" After finishing, he called out his son, Saul. Saul was a very capable and empathetic person. Hearing Kyle's words, Saul cried like a baby. "Stop crying. Today's task is assigned to you. Go negotiate with Joseph and make sure to support him, assuring him that we are on his side!" "Yes!" Saul nodded in agreement. Kyle continued, "If you fail, Joseph might kill you! Or if you anger Joseph, the consequences could be even more terrifying than death!" "But, if we can become Joseph's allies, what we gain will surely outweigh what we lose! So... do you understand?" Of course, he understood. Saul immediately nodded in agreement. "I know, father, don't worry. With me here, this matter will be resolved quickly!" With that, they all left. After they left, Mrs. Karen felt helpless. She had thought she could persuade Mayor Kyle. But she never expected this outcome. Mrs. Karen was very unhappy, feeling that things were not going as she had planned. "This is infuriating!" "The mayor is just a pushover now? Joseph can do whatever he wants." The bodyguard beside her tried to comfort Mrs. Karen. Mrs. Karen gritted her teeth. "Forget it, since he wants to help Joseph so much, let him help. We'll wait for them to have a falling out!" "If that happens, we can reap the benefits!" Mrs. Karen decided to let the matter go, feeling she couldn't say any more to Kyle. Otherwise, she too would be influenced by this incompetent person. Little did they know, they were completely unaware of Joseph's true capabilities. If they knew... How could they let such a minor issue... At this moment, Susan found her father, Jerry. Jerry, on his day off, hadn't attended the meeting but was brought out by his daughter. After hearing his daughter's words, Jerry was stunned. "Why would this person named Joseph provoke Tom? Their family has always been under FBI surveillance, but they dare not act!" After much persuasion, Susan finally got him to help rescue Joseph and Lucy. But as soon as they left, they heard that Lucy and Tangna had already been rescued. "What? So quickly?" Susan was overjoyed, but her excitement was quickly dampened. After taking a phone call, Jerry turned to Susan and said, "That Joseph has turned the tables and kidnapped Tom. This complicates matters. Johnson and his men have already taken action; we have no room to intervene." Susan was now terrified. "What should we do then?" Jerry sighed deeply. "We don't know what the future holds, but I can only say that Los Angeles is in for a big change!" At the same time. Tangna had stabilized in the hospital. Lucy, who had been anxiously by her side, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, her phone rang. Lucy answered. "What's wrong?" It was Susan calling. Susan told Lucy everything she knew. Lucy was momentarily stunned. "What on earth is happening? Why would he do such a thing? He's too impulsive! I won't allow him to do this!" After hanging up, Lucy called Joseph. "You need to leave now and never come back!" She was concerned for Joseph's safety. But Joseph didn't care about the danger. He said calmly, "I will leave Los Angeles, but not until this matter is completely resolved. You don't need to persuade me anymore." Lucy, worried, said, "Are you planning to die in front of me?"