The North American Gourmet Demon Handbook

"By then, you will lose all FBI protection and may even face condemnation and pursuit from the international community. All your actions and all your goals will be branded as 'anti-humanity'."

"Do you think that under that situation, you can still continue your 'investigation'? Can you still find the 'truth' you want?" Vivian's tone was full of confidence. She believed that she had grasped Li Shanze's vital point.

Li Shanze had to admit that this woman's threat would be quite effective if it was against a real FBI agent.

It’s a pity that Li Shanze doesn’t really take his FBI identity too seriously. To Li Shanze, it’s just a license to legally kill people - not having this license doesn’t affect what he can do.

Then, her eyes softened and her voice became seductive.

Li Shanze knew that after a slap in the face, it was time to give him some sweet treats.

"Look, Mr. Li, the most boring thing in the world is being bound by those stupid rules and boring public opinion."

"You are a soaring eagle and should not be locked in a cage. And I just know how to open that door, and even how to let you fly higher and see farther."

"Those so-called 'scandals' are nothing but childish pranks. Real big men never bother to roll in the mud."

"Regarding your actions at Novartis and our future 'cooperation'... I think we can find a way that will make both of us feel 'delighted' or even 'intoxicated'."

"After all, there are some things that only people like us can truly understand, and only people like us can afford to play with them, right?"

"I promise you, Mr. Li, if you cooperate with me, you will find that this is far more exciting than you imagined, much more... exciting." When saying this, Vivian Sterling's eyes were even a little blurred, and she licked her lips.

“And you’ll get everything you want and more.”

She held out her hand, her fingertips gently brushing the air.

But it seemed like it was gently brushing against Li Shanze's chest muscles.

She seemed to be inviting Li Shanze into a more private area, her eyes flashing with ambition to control everything, but also with a hint of indescribable charm.

She felt that she had already won the game. In this hunter game, she had taken the absolute initiative.

Deep in Vivian's heart, an irrepressible excitement and satisfaction was surging at this moment.

She looked at Li Shanze as if she were admiring a work of art about to be acquired. The combination of soft and hard tactics she had just used was like a carefully woven web, first using the most daring and explicit threats to tear through his defenses, then using the most alluring sweet talk and sexual innuendo to lure him step by step into the trap she had set.

She knew that people like Li Shanze would never be willing to be bound by secular rules, nor would they tolerate their actions being easily exposed.

She accurately grasped his pain points and understood his deep desire for power, truth, and transcendence.

She licked her lips, which was not just a physical action, but also a psychological release - a taste of the upcoming victory.

Her eyes were blurred because she was immersed in the illusion she had woven: Li Shanze, this seemingly cold and unapproachable man, would eventually fall under her charm and wisdom.

She imagined how he would eventually compromise, how he would be guided by her, and even how he would be boldly conquered by her. She didn't just want him to be her ally, she wanted him to be her "property", a powerful being that was completely under her control.

The ambition that flickered in her eyes was no longer just about controlling the Novartis incident, but also about completely conquering Li Shanze as a person. She longed to see the struggle and submission in his eyes, and ultimately be attracted to her, even obsessed with her.

Li Shanze had no idea what Vivian Sterling was thinking, otherwise he would not be able to hold back his laughter no matter what.

In fact, Li Shanze wanted to laugh after hearing those threats from Vivian Sterling, and he tried his best to hold back his smile.

Until another stern voice woke Vivian Sterling from her fantasy: "Disrupting FBI work, arrest him!"

That was Kate, furious.

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306 Arrest

Kate looked at Vivian's self-righteous and charming posture, and the indescribable expression on Li Shanze's face, and a nameless anger instantly rushed from the bottom of her heart to her forehead.

This bold and explicit bitch!

How dare she resort to such despicable tactics right under the noses of the FBI? What did she think this place was? The nightclub where she carried out her dirty dealings?

It's you, a bitch, who seduces men, right?

Kate's voice was filled with icy anger, and every word was like a knife tempered with ice: "Vivian Sterling! You are suspected of multiple felonies. Now, as an FBI agent, I formally arrest you!"

She fabricated charges almost with gritted teeth, each one carrying her strong personal emotions and disgust towards Vivian: "First of all, you blatantly disrupted the normal office procedures of the FBI. This is a contempt for federal authority!"

"Secondly, you illegally threatened and intimidated FBI consultant Mr. Li Shanze, attempting to expose his private information. This constitutes extortion! Do you think your bold and explicit words can escape legal sanctions?"

"Also, those obscene words and gestures you just used clearly indicate an attempt to bribe a federal agent and induce him to abandon his duties. This is a serious obstruction of justice! Do you think your looks can make a federal agent work for you? That's wishful thinking!"

"Even worse, you are suspected of illegally obtaining and leaking internal information from the FBI, and may even be involved with anti-human organizations. This has already touched the bottom line of national security!"

"Do you think you can get away with your nonsense about 'evolving' humans? We have reason to suspect you're involved in a conspiracy that endangers national security!"

"Your actions are a blatant provocation to federal law and a utter insult to federal agencies! Who do you think you are? You think you can toy with federal agents and trample on the dignity of the law at will?!"

Kate pointed the black muzzle of the "Confessor" in her hand at Vivian, and Vivian raised her hands tactfully.

Kate waved her hand at Li Shanze. "Cuff her! Arrest her immediately for obstructing public service, extortion, bribery, and suspected of endangering national security!"

"I want to see what more daring and outrageous tactics you can pull off in a federal prison!"

Her eyes were like knives cutting into Vivian, as if she wanted to eat her alive.

It's hard to say how much personal grudge is involved in Kate's actions.

Her breathing became heavy and her chest heaved violently, as if a ball of blazing fire was burning inside.

She could feel her cheeks burning with anger, and the blood rushing through her veins, making a buzzing sound.

She wanted to rush up immediately and tear Vivian's delicate face into pieces with her own hands.

Kate, who was already angry because she witnessed the "scene" where Li Shanze and Xia Li were making love, encountered a bitch who tried to seduce Li Shanze, and her anger was almost mercilessly vented.

"Aha, isn't this Agent Mackenzie, Li's girlfriend?" Vivian Sterling, who was handcuffed by Li Shanze, looked at Kate with sarcasm.

Vivian's hands were bound by cold handcuffs, but her expression showed no sign of embarrassment or submission. She didn't even glance at Li Shanze, who was handcuffing her. Instead, she cast her bold and provocative eyes directly at Kate, who was burning with anger.

The corners of her mouth curled up in a contemptuous and playful arc, which was full of mockery of Kate's anger.

As if to say: Aha, you look so funny when you are so angry.

She raised her chin slightly, her eyes sweeping from Kate's tense cheeks to the muzzle of her clenched gun, and then to her eyes that seemed to be spitting fire.

Your anger is nothing more than your pathetic possessiveness.

She enjoyed the pleasure of seeing Kate's face turn blue at her words. Even though she was imprisoned, she enjoyed giving the other person a fatal blow mentally.

However, Kate, who was furious, calmed down beyond Vivian's expectations.

Vivian's mocking eyes were like a basin of ice water, extinguishing the rage burning in Kate's chest, but also condensing the flames into a deeper and colder chill.

Kate's eyes, which were originally spitting fire, now became like two pieces of ice-hardened obsidian, deep and sharp, without a trace of ripples.

Kate no longer roared or trembled, but instead there was a chilling calm.

Kate glanced at Vivian with disdain, as if she was looking at a pile of garbage, too lazy to even show any extra emotion.

Her voice regained the coldness and professionalism typical of a federal agent. "I'm only protecting federal agents from blackmail. As for you, Ms. Sterling, you should first worry about how to report this to your employer."

Before she finished speaking, Kate had already stepped forward.

Her movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation.

"People like you must be hiding something shameful."

Kate said lightly, then quickly stepped forward and began to search her.

Without any hesitation, her hand reached directly towards Vivian's body.

She first quickly felt around Vivian's waist and outer thighs to make sure there were no weapons.

Then, Kate's eyes fell on Vivian's proud chest. Kate did not hide her feelings at all, and even had a deliberate aggressiveness.

Kate's palms pressed directly and forcefully against Vivian's breasts, her fingertips groping upwards relentlessly along the contours of her breasts under the soft fabric.

Kate could feel Vivian's body stiffen slightly, and even her breathing was a little embarrassed.

"You're used to men's hands and not used to being touched by women, right?" Kate sneered bluntly.

At the same time, Kate's fingertips were particularly rough, carefully exploring the depths of Vivian's cleavage and the edges of her bra.

Kate's actions were almost humiliating, as if telling Vivian that in front of her, all the feminine charm that Vivian was proud of would disappear, leaving only the embarrassment of being searched like a prostitute.

Just as Kate's fingertips touched a hard object inside the bra, her eyes suddenly became sharp.

She reached in without hesitation, hooked her fingertips around the small, cold object, and yanked.

"Found it." Kate's voice was filled with a hint of sneer. She pulled out a small recorder from Vivian's chest, or to be more precise, from the depths of her bra.

The pen was so cleverly hidden that it would have been difficult to find if the search had not been so professional as to be like taking advantage of someone.

Kate held the recorder in front of Vivian, with a mocking look of victory in her eyes.

"It seems, Ms. Sterling, that you not only enjoy seducing people blatantly, but you also enjoy eavesdropping on other people's secrets openly."

Kate casually pressed the play button, and clear conversation immediately came out of the recorder - it was the conversation between Li Shanze and Vikram just under the moon.

Kate's mouth curled up into a triumphant arc, a kind of pride that came from being in complete control of the situation.

"Now, do you have anything else to say, Ms. Sterling?"

Her eyes were like a knife, cutting into Vivian's face again, this time with absolute suppression and a declaration of victory.

Kate routinely read the Miranda warning: "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can (and will) be used against you in court. You have the right to hire an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one for you. You have the right to have an attorney present at any time during the interrogation."

"Now, please answer my question."

When Kate finished reading the Miranda warning and asked the question in a victorious manner, a hint of undisguised mockery flashed in Vivian's eyes.

She didn't speak immediately, but instead swept her eyes from Kate's face to Li Shanze's face, and then back to Kate, with an almost provocative look, as if she was weighing something.

"Lawyer." Vivian's voice was low and clear, without a trace of panic in her tone. "I want my lawyer to be present."

She paused, her eyes gleaming with cunning and stubbornness, and emphasized each word: "I won't say a word until my lawyer shows up. That's my right, isn't it, Agent McKenzie?"

"Who is your lawyer? I'll contact him." Kate shrugged indifferently.

"Grey Hamilton." Vivian Sterling proudly announced her lawyer's famous name. "She's the daughter of Senator Hamilton, and she's never lost a case."

This woman seems to have no idea what's going on.

Li Shanze finally couldn't help it and laughed out loud.

Vivian was particularly angry at Li Shanze's ridicule.

She took a deep breath and asked, "Do you think Grey Hamilton's name is a joke to you? Or do you think being a lawyer who has never lost a case will make you feel at ease?"

No, no, no, I'm just curious, if Gray knew you tried to seduce me, would she still defend you seriously?

"After coming to Philadelphia, Grey has always invited me to stay at her house. I am personally very grateful and respectful to Grey." Li Shanze said, suppressing his laughter.

Yes, I was so grateful that I almost fell into bed.

"Huh?" Vivian Sterling was extremely surprised. "You? I remember that lawyer Grey Hamilton was a lesbian..."

She looked suspiciously at Li Shanze and Kate again, and then suddenly realized: "Could it be that you are all hers... No, I remember her girlfriend lived in New York, and she seemed to be an artist."

Kate had a stern face. She finally understood why Li Shanze had a half-smile on his face from time to time. This ambitious woman who didn't understand the situation really made people laugh.

"I will convey your words verbatim to Attorney Grey Hamilton."

After that, Kate took out her cell phone.

At the same time, Li Shanze also picked up his mobile phone and checked the time.

The time is almost up, and the American news media should receive Theodore Lancaster's second "personal letter".

307 Face Changing

In fact, Li Shanze knew what kind of behemoth he would face without Kate's reminder.

After deciding to set Archibald Drummond as his target, Li Shanze knew that he was not just facing an old wizard who had lived for hundreds of years, a devil, and a financial family.

He is facing a complex medical system that is deeply rooted in the bones of American society.

It was a real behemoth.

Its tentacles are everywhere, and its breath is the tide of the US dollar.

It is not just a collection of several pharmaceutical companies, but a huge profit-centered network woven by pharmaceutical giants, biotechnology companies, medical device manufacturers, pharmacy benefit management companies, large hospital groups, insurance companies, scientific research institutions and government regulatory agencies.

Its size is enough to suffocate any challenger.

The entire U.S. healthcare industry accounts for nearly 20% of GDP, and the pharmaceutical complex is the most core and profitable part of it.

Industries directly related to pharmaceuticals contribute several percentage points to GDP each year, and the indirect impact and driving force are immeasurable.