America: Starting with the Last Liberty

Sean's feeling was right; Rosen was indeed observing the situation at the warehouse from a distance.

After seeing that the FBI had successfully completed its mission, Rosen chose to leave.

Rosen didn't contact Neil because he thought Neil was too unreliable and could easily leak his information.

While it was bad that Phil and Dennis fell into the hands of the FBI, it was the best possible outcome for them, at least they no longer had to face punishment from the Mafia.

Although Rosen didn't know that Black Sonny was going to chop off the two men's hands, he knew that the Mafia was not a charitable organization and that they would definitely want to take this opportunity to intimidate the restless soldiers within the family.

That's right, Phil and Dennis are likely to become the two chickens used to make an example of them.

It would be safer for the federal police to fall into their hands than for the Los Angeles police; the FBI is not so easily infiltrated.

Anyway, Phil and Dennis knew nothing about Rosen except for his face.

Even if it falls into the hands of the FBI, it won't have a big impact on Rosen; at worst, he'll just reduce the number of times he goes to Zangie Vicky's bar.

Well, this is the best outcome Rosen could think of. After all, he's not Phil and Dennis's father, and he can't risk his life for those two.

After that, Rosen got back into his car and made a phone call to Donnie.

"Donnie, Phil, and Dennis are now in the hands of the FBI, but their lives are temporarily safe. That's all I can do."

Donnie on the other end of the phone sounded somewhat helpless.

"There's nothing we can do about it. Phil and Dennis were just too careless. At least they'll survive if they're with the FBI."

"That's what I think too. Donnie, I'll keep a low profile for a while, and I'll contact you if anything comes up."

"Okay, Maggie is about to give birth, so I'll be staying in a small town in Texas. If you need any help, feel free to contact me anytime!"

After hanging up the phone, Rosen started the Dodge Viper and returned to his apartment.

For the time to come, Rosen will indeed have to keep a low profile. Now that the Bonanno family knows what he looks like, the FBI will likely know what he looks like as well.

From now on, it will probably be difficult for Rosen to show his face in public; he'll have to disguise himself even when he goes out.

Fortunately, Europeans and Americans generally have some face blindness when looking at Asians, and vice versa for Asians when looking at Europeans and Americans.

Rosen's face is considered to fit both Eastern and Western aesthetic standards, which requires a bit more effort to achieve.

Back at Mrs. Gaines’ apartment, Rosen unexpectedly saw Svefa.

"Lincy, aren't you going to look after your bar?"

Svefa winked at Rosen.

"No bar is as important as you."

These words prompted Rosen to wrap his arm around Svefa's slender waist, a smile spreading across his face.

"Lincy, has that Cadillac been dealt with?"

"Of course, no one will ever see that Cadillac! By the way, I heard the Mafia came to your apartment this morning?"

Rosen hugged Sweefa, his hand stealthily reaching for her spectacular taillights.

"Yes, that's what I just dealt with."

"Oh! So they didn't come to you because of Martin?"

"No, they came to me because of Rupert Lawrence."

Rosen had previously purchased intelligence on Rupert Lawrence from Swiffer, who was the security chief at a branch of the Pacific Standard Bank.

Upon hearing Rupert Lawrence's name, Swifar immediately realized that something had gone wrong at Standard Pacific Bank.

"I see. So, is the matter resolved?"

"The problem is temporarily resolved, but my appearance has been exposed, so I may have to keep a low profile for a while."

Rosen kept saying he wanted to keep a low profile, but his actions were anything but. Svefa was breathing seductively in her arms.

This was unbearable for the other people in the apartment.

"Mr. Rosen, there are other people in the apartment!"

Megan found Rosen increasingly despicable, as he openly displayed affection in front of others.

Rosen rolled his eyes.

"Ms. Kelly, can't you be as self-aware as Mr. Clinton?"

Franklin was watching television at that moment, seemingly completely focused on Rosen, quite consciously.

"Sorry, I just can't learn to play dumb, otherwise I wouldn't be here."

"Alright, if you can't learn to play dumb, Svefa and I will go out for a bit. You all stay here and don't wander off."

"What did you say? But we've already been here all day!"

Megan was clearly getting restless, after all, she had been out of contact for a whole day, and she desperately wanted to know what was happening outside.

"The most dangerous place is the safest place! The Bonanno family has already searched this apartment; they probably won't come back. You should be glad that Martin's death caused such a stir that the Bonanno family won't dare to act rashly. But if you're courting death, no one can save you!"

Rosen's words were very discouraging for Megan. Although she was very reluctant, she knew that Rosen was right.

So Franklin behaved himself early on, watching TV when he was supposed to and sleeping when he was supposed to.

"But what about my job?"

"Do you have someone you can trust? You can call him and ask him to take leave for you. As long as you can bring back the truth about Martin's death alive, it will definitely make a big news story, provided you live."

These words successfully calmed Megan down; Rosen's words always seemed to possess a magical power, manipulating other people's emotions.

"You're right, only by living can my dreams come true. If I die, it will all be over! But who can I call?"

At this moment, Franklin, who had been watching television, suddenly spoke up.

"Should we call Old Mike?"

It seems this guy has been listening to Rosen and the others the whole time, but is just pretending not to care.

Yes, this is the true wisdom of survival for smart people: it's not about constantly showing off, but about subtly asserting their presence.

"Great idea!"

Megan immediately took out her phone to make a call, but Rosen stopped her.

"Using your phone isn't safe, let's use mine instead."

Rosen took out David Albert's phone and handed it to Megan.

"Are you worried the Mafia is tapping my phone? Surely not?"

"It's better to be on the safe side."

After learning about David Albert's use of his dashcam to betray Phil and Dennis, Rosen realized he couldn't underestimate anyone.

Especially some clever people, who might have a sudden inspiration and sabotage Rosen's plans.

Rosen never imagined that his secret would be exposed so quickly.

While Megan and Franklin went to the bedroom to call Mike, Swifa leaned close to Rosen's ear and asked him in a wet voice.

"Rosen, can you take your hand out now?"

"Oh? Sorry, I forgot!"

Rosen offered a half-hearted apology while withdrawing his wet hands.

Svefa bit her lip and straightened her skirt before continuing to talk to Rosen.

"Rosen, do you need my help with that?"

"No need, that matter is still under my control, but I do have some things I need your help with."

(Megyn Kelly)