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With the help of the doctor, he took out the chip and quietly left the Russian territory until he calmly appeared in Katerina's apartment.So far, Captain Gloria Curtis has got her share of "freedom".

However, this "freedom" derived from "individualism", which is the core value of Americans, may not completely belong to her.Of course, the "individualism" referred to here is not equivalent to the "egoism" in the ethics of Eastern civilization.

Numerous federal intelligence agencies and local police departments have conducted three-dimensional and all-round surveillance on her, forcing her not to be exposed to various surveillance cameras all over the streets and alleys at will, let alone to use communications and networks to communicate with the outside world at will. Unnecessary contact.

However, the appearance of Katerina is undoubtedly a human resource that can be manipulated and used.But the unique values ​​that have been formed for a long time prevent her from arbitrarily encroaching on Katerina's personal freedom attributes such as personality, labor, interests, and time.

"Listen, the federal agents will definitely find out about the restaurant. As for when we left and where we went, it will be found out soon. Therefore, I must leave immediately." Gloria said seriously.

"But..." Katerina didn't know what to say.

"I'm fine. If you're worried about someone from the Russian mob finding you again, you can get out of Florida with $[-]."

"Leaving Florida?"

"Yes, you can go anywhere."

"What about you? What will happen after you get the necklace?"

"Well, I'm going back to San Diego to be with my wife and daughter."

Katerina added, "You know, I'm not an American. But I know that the FBI and CIA in the United States are very similar to the FSB (Russian Federal Security Service) in Russia, and they all have very powerful power."

Gloria nodded, "You mean, from the moment I walk out of the apartment door, I will be hunted by them all the time?!"

"That's right. If you insist on retrieving the necklace yourself, fine, no problem. But, during the three-plus hour journey to Merritt Island, can you guarantee that no police or agents will stop you?"

"uh-huh."

"When you get the necklace, what do you think is the best way to get out of the Kennedy Space Center safe and sound?"

"Well, you're quite right."

"Damn it, are you listening to me?" Katerina was very dissatisfied with Gloria's attitude.

"Yeah, I'm listening. Relax, kid." Gloria smiled and patted him on the shoulder.

When she realized that her emotions were a little out of control, Katerina shook her head with a self-deprecating smile, "I'm sorry, I... I shouldn't have yelled at you."

Gloria didn't mean to blame her, "It's okay. When I'm in the dark, lonely and lonely universe, I think it's a kind of happiness to hear someone shouting at me like this."

At the same time, Titus and Clement, with the assistance of relevant departments of the North Miami Police Department, are salvaging the encryption chip the size of a grain of rice that was abandoned on the seabed in the waters of Indian Creek Lake.

Their supervisor, Rafael, stood aside and said, "Okay, after the divers salvage the chip, you will return to the office immediately with the chip."

Titus nodded, and replied, "Understood, sir."

Clement glanced at Raphael who turned to leave, and said to Titus, "Hey, do you think the boss will know about your relationship with NEP1?"

"Of course. Just call up her personal file, and everything will be known to the boss."

"Well. So, what do you think Raphael would think about your high school classmates?"

"The first option is to trust me and let me continue to investigate the case. The second option is to temporarily suspend me because he thinks I will mix personal feelings into the case."

"So, which option would you choose?"

"Please, although I entered NCIS as an ordinary American citizen, I have received professional training from NCIS, and my training results are of course the best."

"Hmm, I hope so."

At 1pm on Christmas Day, two divers in wetsuits and compressed air bottles surfaced.After waiting for about 55 minutes, Titus and Clement were finally able to return to the Miami office with the chip.

During the nearly 45-minute drive back to the office, Titus handed over the driving duties to the AI.After carefully putting the chip away, Clement asked him, "What do you think is the purpose of NEP1 coming to Miami?"

Titus rested his hands behind his head, closed his eyes and said, "Clement, uh, can I make a request?"

"Go ahead."

"As long as the boss is away, can I call her by her name?"

"I knew you would. Well, the boss will definitely choose the second option when the time comes."

"Please, Clement Nichols."

"Well, you know what I'd do if I found out you were suspected of obstruction of justice."

"Thank you very much. Tonight, what do you want to eat? My treat."

"Dried avocado salad, dry medium-rare steak, and a glass of dry 'Havana Club' white rum," Clement said.

"Why is it dry? Come on, that's astronaut food." Titus replied puzzled.

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