Manhattan late at night isn't as congested.
The FBI is in big trouble this time, with a major staff reshuffle being the least of it, and a full-scale purge being more serious; however, since only the FBI has domestic enforcement authority, they must continue with operations openly.
Police cars have surrounded an office building, and FBI agents in jackets are stationed at the entrances of the building, their expressions heavy. When Gao Yi's car approaches, an agent lethargically steps forward to shoo them away.
But when Gao Yi's car stops, that FBI agent obediently retreats.
An ununiformed person without any insignia standing nearby stops the FBI agent's attempt to drive them away.
"Officer."
They salute, albeit the salute looks odd without a uniform.
"On Joelson's orders, I am here waiting for your arrival. Officer Fisher is inside and unable to leave. Please understand."
A salute to confirm identity—this is a CIA person, one of Joelson's people, an insider among insiders.
