"That's exactly what I meant."

After talking so much, Phillips finally revealed his true identity:

"We rescued you this time and got rid of the investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but it does not mean that everything will go smoothly for you in the future."

"Especially since you have taken on the position of leader of the intelligence team this time, more people will target you."

"Everyone has been an old friend for decades. I can't bear to see you suffer. At this time, you need help, a very capable helper."

Hank's face also became serious: "You mean, recruit him to go to Chicago to help me?"

"That's right." Phillips nodded.

Hank pouted: "But he even rejected your recruitment just now."

"I was just trying out his idea. This time I took on this task and it was for this person that I came."

Phillips looked at Hank: "The same goes for you. Before you take office, I will bring you over to see him."

"Anyway, he is a talented person. If you approve it, it will be easy for us old guys to help him find a position."

Hank was also moved to hear his old friend speak so sincerely for him.

But he still shook his head: "I trust your judgment."

"But again, he even rejected your recruitment. Is there any way you can get him to Chicago?"

Phillips pulled off his tie and said confidently:

"I know people like him, just like I know you. Let's deal with this serial murderer first, and then I will find a way to persuade him."

After Ethan and Rivera rested for a while in Starbucks, they walked out of the cafe.

Phillips and his friend were still drinking coffee leisurely outside, and they didn't look like they were here to handle a case.

After saying hello to the two of them, Ethan walked towards the parking place.

There is an inexplicable feeling that someone is always staring at me from behind.

Ethan turned around suddenly, Phillips picked up the coffee cup and smiled at him.

He returned the smile and turned around to get in the car.

When passing by Oak Street, he saw a for sale sign on a small building and slowed down.

This small building is three stories high, with red brick exterior walls, and the lower floor is a shop.

Through the glass display window, you can see that the inside is about one hundred square meters, and the layout inside is square.

Ethan immediately turned the wheel and parked the Dodge Challenger on the side of the road.

Rivera was confused: "Do you have anything else to do?"

"Fulfill your dreams."

Ethan took out his mobile phone and called the real estate agent's number above.

Rivera thought of something and covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes filled with disbelief.

After a while, the call came through:

"This is Carly Hopewell, how may I help you?"

"Carly?"

Ethan asked in surprise, his voice getting louder.

"Yes, who is looking for me?" Carly's voice came from inside. After a pause, she asked hesitantly:

"Ethan?"

Five minutes later, Carly drove a silver Corolla to the scene.

It's been a long time since I last saw her, and she looked a little more haggard than before.

Ethan walked forward and the two of them hugged each other gently:

"Hey, why did you become a real estate agent?"

"I've always been doing it, it's a part-time job, I guess." Carly was wearing a gray woven coat, and she hung her satchel on her shoulder: "Is this your friend?"

"That's right."

Ethan nodded, not knowing what to say for a moment.

"Let me open the door first."

Carly patted her head, quickly took out the key from her satchel, and opened the glass door in front.

Noticing Rivera's narrowed eyes, Ethan hugged her and whispered:

"You're overthinking this. These are just friends."

Following Carly into the small building, there was a large glass window in front of the shop on the first floor.

Stepping on the terrazzo floor, you can see dust floating in the sunlight.

Enter through the small door inside and go up the stairs to the second floor.

Ethan leaned on the balcony facing the street and watched Rivera happily looking around the house.

After taking the cigarette from Carly, the two of them smoked together on the balcony.

Carly flicked off her cigarette ashes and asked dully:

"Do you have any news about him?"

"No."

Ethan shook his head, he knew who Carly was asking.

"Maybe, I mean it's possible. Only Jabber can contact him now." Ethan said after taking a puff of the cigarette:

"If you want to find him, it would be more appropriate to ask Jiabo."

"Forget it." Carly blew out a column of smoke:

"Let him live a good life."

"What about you?" Ethan looked at her with a smile: "If you don't mind."

"Of course I won't mind."

Carly shrugged: "I'm still Mrs. Hopewell now. Although life is still terrible, it's not bad."

"Ahem."

Ethan choked on his cigarette and quickly waved his hands to express that he was fine.

Unexpectedly, Gordon resisted everything and could be accepted by him again, so Carly could have fun secretly.

He said earnestly: "Hood is gone, and the rabbit is gone too. It's time for you to move forward and let go of the past."

"Being a housewife and living an ordinary life is not a bad thing."

Carly nodded silently. She had experienced so much and understood this truth.

The peaceful life we ​​have now is hard to come by, so naturally we cherish it even more.

After crushing the cigarette butt, Carly cheered up:

"Are you planning to buy real estate? In fact, the location here is very valuable. You also know that the police station, school, and supermarket are all nearby."

"Um."

Ethan nodded and pointed inside:

"It mainly depends on whether she likes it or not."

Hearing his words, Carly cast an envious look at Rivera.

After going around for a while, Rivera ran over happily.

The first floor is a shop, and in addition to the large living room, there are two rooms on the second floor, all of which are fully furnished and decorated in a Nordic style.

The entire second floor looks very bright and gives people a refreshing feeling.

There is a large terrace on the third floor, and there are several large flower beds in the glass greenhouse.

All of this is very much in line with Rivera’s aesthetics.

Ethan crushed the cigarette butt and asked with a smile:

"How's it going? Do you like it?"

Rivera nodded quickly, judging from the expression on her face, she was very satisfied.

Just be satisfied, spend the money you earn.

After chatting for a while, Carly simply quoted him the base price. The total price was 250,000, and the cash transaction could be 20,000 cheaper.

Faced with this condition, of course he chose cash.

In the next two days, at Carly's reminder, Ethan spent a sum of money to hire a professional home inspector to inspect the entire building.

After confirming that there is no problem, find a lawyer to implement the house purchase contract.

After paying a large sum of cash, the house was officially settled in Ethan's name.

He signed a lease contract with Rivera and signed a long-term contract with her according to the property tax standards.

After a year, the rent is only more than three thousand US dollars, which is equivalent to giving it away for free.

Rivera has been feeling windy when walking these days. With this small building, she can realize her dream of opening a flower shop.

After finishing this matter, Ethan also breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what, bringing her to Pennsylvania is an explanation.

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