At this moment, Castle felt that the failed attempt on the White House was precisely what made Amir's subsequent attack in London so meticulously planned.
To be frank, both Castle and Benjamin, who had narrowly survived, finally realized that the fearless armed personnel involved were almost entirely recruited by Amir from a few Middle Eastern countries destabilized by U.S. military actions. These recruits were individuals who had lost family or friends to U.S. operations and harbored deep-seated hatred for the U.S.
This explained their fearlessness in the firefight, fighting to the death without surrender. Not a single one was captured—they all perished.
Thinking about the sheer number of such individuals in the Middle East, harboring a hatred for the U.S. for wrecking their homes and nations, made Benjamin shudder.
This was all a result of decades of sins committed by his predecessors.
But why did it fall on him to clean up this mess? Damn it…
Moreover, over the past decade, constant wars in the Middle East had honed these armed personnel to a level of military skill comparable to regular U.S. soldiers. Armed with weapons on par with U.S. forces, they were able to inflict significant casualties on White House security at the start of the attack.
These guerrilla fighters, often ragged and malnourished, should not be underestimated. Without the help of the Roksat organization members, it would have been nearly impossible for them to even enter the U.S.
Once these fighters, trained through years of relentless conflict, obtained advanced weapons comparable to those used by U.S. forces, they proved capable of unimaginable feats.
The heavy casualties inflicted on White House security in the initial attack showcased just how dangerous these fighters were. If not for Castle's prior warning, allowing preemptive measures to be taken, the results would have been far worse had the attackers reached their planned positions using garbage trucks.
Meanwhile, Amir Bakavi, hiding in a remote South American location after fleeing from the mountains of Argentina, was reflecting. Damn it! What was supposed to be a flawless plan fell apart due to unreliable teammates. The organization had done well initially, secretly transporting the fighters from the Middle East into the U.S. without detection, even securing gunship planes under the guise of transporting an aircraft for maintenance. At that point, Amir still trusted his collaboration with this anti-Benjamin organization.
But who could have predicted that the plan would fall apart from the start?
First, the plane was shot down mid-air by an F-22 launched from Andrews Air Force Base. Then, for some unknown reason, the fighters' movements were exposed. They were forced to abandon their vehicles and advance on foot, unable to reach their tactical starting positions.
This major flaw directly led to the subsequent failure of Amir's carefully selected fighters.
The fault lay with the organization's inability to realize that Benjamin had long uncovered the plan and had made countermeasures. This lack of awareness prevented the organization from issuing warnings in time, resulting in Amir's forces being wiped out.
This experience convinced Amir to work alone moving forward, avoiding alliances that could drag him down.
This lesson was evident when Amir orchestrated an even more devastating attack in London later, relying entirely on his own resources. He spent his entire fortune to strike a severe blow against Benjamin, aiming to make him bleed, if not outright eliminate him.
It's hard to say whether the scale of Amir's London attack was motivated by the failure of his White House plan. But the audacity to target almost every visiting government head in London suggested that Amir had adopted a bold "go big or go home" mindset.
While Benjamin busied himself purging political opponents, particularly those linked to the Roksat organization, Amir planned his next attack. Meanwhile, Castle returned to New York with the satisfied chubby kid in tow—not because they had fully figured out the F-22 but because Neil had called.
Neil's preparations for the early investment in the airline company were already underway. Giana had also escorted Benjamin's wife and children back to the now heavily guarded White House. During this time, Giana's relationship with the First Lady had grown significantly closer. If not for the pressing issues in New York, which required her discretion, Giana might have preferred to stay longer with the First Lady.
Giana, who had long considered the inheritance of the Dantonio family less important, was now thriving in the U.S. Her development there far outpaced her progress in Italy. Were it not for the current stability of her family back in Italy, Giana might have begun phasing out some of the family's business operations in favor of expanding her new empire in the U.S.
Everyone knew that aligning with the President guaranteed smooth sailing in many U.S. endeavors.
Giana's actions during the White House attack—saving the First Lady—had secured her significant gratitude from Benjamin, ensuring future rewards. However, the situation in New York required her immediate attention, involving large financial transactions that demanded her expertise.
Upon arriving at Castle's Long Island estate, Giana, John holding his child, and Castle exchanged updates on their recent gains from the White House attack. One surprising piece of news was that Benjamin had appointed Mozzie as his National Security Advisor—a role that seemed entirely at odds with Mozzie's background as a criminal mastermind.
Mozzie, nicknamed "Teddy," was far from the harmless, bespectacled man he appeared to be. A notorious figure in his youth, he earned the moniker "Detroit Dentist" in the chaotic streets of Detroit. His expertise had even been pivotal to Neal's rise as a master forger and con artist.
Giana found it hard to imagine Mozzie taking up a government role.
Castle explained, "It was my suggestion to Benjamin. His advisors are skilled in politics but lack Mozzie's expertise in shady tactics. With the Roksat cleanup underway, Mozzie ensures timely updates on government actions. He's the perfect link between us and Benjamin, covering what federal agents might miss."
Mozzie's agreement made sense. With everyone keeping a low profile for now, Mozzie could enjoy a taste of the high life while keeping an eye on things.
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