In the Anchorage parliamentary office, Benjamin was still bewildered. He couldn't understand what had happened. Why, after merely one night, had he become the enemy of the entire United States.

The phone on the desk rang incessantly, but Benjamin acted as though he hadn't heard it, staring blankly at the shocking headlines on the computer screen.

He knew he was finished.

"Bang~"

The office door was rudely pushed open from the outside. Several FBI agents filed in, followed by two uniformed police officers.

The middle-aged lead agent showed his badge: "Senator Benjamin Carter, I'm Agent Davis from the Bureau. You are formally arrested on multiple charges, including obstruction of justice and abuse of power."

Benjamin's lips moved, wanting to say something, but eventually just dryly uttered a few words: "I... I want to contact a lawyer..."

"You can contact a lawyer, of course." Agent Davis said expressionlessly, "But you must come with us now."

The cold handcuffs clicked shut on Benjamin's wrists.

This veteran politician, who had dominated Anchorage's political scene for over a decade, was now escorted out of the office like an ordinary criminal.

In the hallway, all other office doors were tightly shut.

No one came out to watch the commotion, nor did anyone speak up for him. Not even his assistant knew where to hide.

Such is politics' reality. When you fall, everyone quickly distances themselves from you.

As Benjamin was led out of city hall, a large crowd of reporters and angry citizens had already gathered outside.

Flashes flickered, and shouts of anger echoed:

"Damn criminal!"

"Lock him up! Let them and their sons taste what it's like to be violated!"

"..."

Benjamin hung his head, his face ashen, filled with anxiety.

He had offended quite a few people. Once he ends up in prison, it won't be pleasant for him, and... his son is likely also doomed this time.

The police car sped away, leaving behind the noisy crowd and flashing cameras at city hall.

Almost simultaneously, Benjamin's son was also arrested by the FBI agents from his home.

...

From the district attorney's office, the Rodriguez family walked out. Emily's cheeks were tear-stained, her eyes no longer as numb and repressed as before, as if she had gained some kind of relief.

With her mother supporting her, she walked straight up to Qi Yun and bowed deeply: "Thank you, sir."

Qi Yun reached out to lift her up and shook his head slightly: "No need to thank me. You're very brave, Emily."

"I've arranged a new school for you in New York. You can start your life anew there."

Tears instantly welled up again in Emily's eyes, but no longer out of sadness or fear, rather mixed with gratitude and hope.

In those dark days, she had countless times considered ending her life, but it was this man before her who saved her.

"Mr. Qi," Emily's father, Rodriguez, stepped forward. This ordinary middle-aged man from the lower class, his hands rough, solemnly shook Qi Yun's hand, "Our family... will forever remember your kindness."

Qi Yun patted him, "Take good care of Emily, help her start her new life, that's the best repayment for me."

"I'll have someone drive you back to the hotel to rest, and after the court session, you'll be arranged to go to New York."

...

Night descended upon the Aryan Brotherhood's base.

The boss Benny was furiously scolding a subordinate just because the steak he brought was a bit cold. The other leaders in the room were all silent.

They knew Benny's anger was not really about the steak but rather about losing a massive number of people and goods one after another in the past days, and to top it off, their biggest ally, Benjamin, was arrested today.

"Useless! All useless!"

Benny kicked the table in front of him over, plates, cutlery, and the steak scattered across the floor.

His chest heaved violently, and under the dim light, his fierce face looked even more sinister.

"Boss..." A head with dreadlocks tried to counsel, but was silenced by Benny's fierce gaze.

"Shut up! Damn you all!" Benny roared, "Who can tell me what exactly happened in Fairbanks! So many people died, yet we don't even know who the enemy is!"

The room fell into dead silence, only the sound of heavy breathing audible.

Benny scanned the leaders present, seeing fear and ominous foreboding in their evasive eyes.

He was aware that the gang's morale had plummeted to rock bottom.

The gang, like a wolf pack: once the alpha reveals weakness, other wolves start eyeing the position of leader.

That's why he is maintaining his authority with rage.

"Listen," Benny forced himself to calm down, his voice grave, "There's only one road for us now..."

"Boom!"

Before he could finish, an explosion suddenly sounded outside.

"Da-da-da!"

Fierce gunfire followed immediately.

"Fuck!" Benny cursed furiously, quickly stepping to the window, carefully lifting a corner of the curtain to look outside.

Just then, a subordinate hurriedly came to report: "Boss, the Wild Wolf Gang attacked!"

"These damn bastards!" Benny cursed angrily, "Call for backup quickly!"

"Everyone go out and hold them off!"

If it were a few days ago, he wouldn't have feared an attack from the Wild Wolf Gang at all.

But things aren't the same now. After losing so many people in Fairbanks, the remaining ones are scattered across various sites, leaving barely twenty to thirty people at the base.