Time passed quickly and it was half past one in the afternoon in a blink of an eye.
There was a roar. The huge and sturdy Paramount Marauder and two Chevrolet bulletproof SUVs drove into the street where the FBI's Boston branch was located and parked in the parking spaces in front of the FBI building.
The appearance of these three bullet-proof SUVs immediately attracted the attention of everyone near the building.
Especially the guys who followed and the many FBI agents in and out of the building, looked at these three huge steel monsters in surprise.
"What is this bastard Steven doing here? he is so courageous, isn't he afraid that we will find excuses to clean him up? He has offended a lot of guys during this time!"
"Everything doesn't go to the Three Treasures Palace, this bastard definitely didn't suffocate a good fart! But not let's get rid of him, who doesn't know that this bastard is extremely cunning. It's better to not provoke!"
After the car stopped, Ye Tian didn't get out of the car immediately, but said through the invisible headset:
"Matisse, Peter, you two follow me into the FBI building. You don't need to bring an automatic rifle. There must be a security check at the door.
Cole and Charlie, stay in the parking lot and keep in touch at all times. There should be no danger here, but we must also prevent the FBI from getting involved in our car.
David, you brought three assistants in with me, ready to deal with the FBI guys and the people from the three museums. I guess they have all arrived and are waiting for us!
"Received, Steven!"
There was a response from the headset and everyone immediately began to prepare.
Ye Tian also packed up his clothes, sorted out the holsters under his arms and the laptop he had brought with him.
Two minutes later, the doors of the three bulletproof SUVs opened and everyone came out of the car one after another and quickly gathered together.
"Let's go, guys, another battle begins!"
Ye Tian said with a smile, turned around and walked towards the FBI building. The other six people followed closely, everyone smiling and full of confidence!
Seeing the seven of them marching towards the building with their heads high, the nearby FBI agents couldn't help being a little bit stunned.
What the hell are these New York bastards doing? One by one, suits and leather shoes, very serious!
When there were five or six meters away from the door, a group of people suddenly appeared in the building, about eight or nine, old and young and they greeted Ye Tian and the others.
Each of these guys looked extremely excited and their footsteps were quite brisk!
Especially the three old men walking in the middle, their faces flushed with excitement, their eyes are extremely hot when they look at them, just like their relatives who have not met in decades!
Seeing them, Ye Tian immediately chuckled.
This is the opponents in the negotiation later and the fat sheeps he is going to slaughter.
Now they are all smiling and full of hope. He wonder if they will be happy after hearing the conditions he have set. Do they will still think of him as a friend?
Between three or two steps, they have already met each other.
"Good afternoon, Steven and welcome to the FBI Boston branch. I am Armstrong, the head of the FBI's art crime team."
The guy who walked in the front introduced himself and stretched out his right hand to Ye Tian, behaving very enthusiastically.
This is a middle-aged white man in his forties. He is tall, with sharp eyes and looks very capable!
"Good afternoon, Mr. Armstrong, take the liberty to interrupt, I did some homework before coming here, of course I know you!"
Ye Tian shook hands with the other party and said politely.
"Just call me Joey. Let me introduce these people. This is the FBI Director of the Boston Branch, Colton and this is Isaac, the current curator of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
This is Brandon, the curator of the Boston Museum of Art, this is Robert, the curator of the Harvard University Museum and this is the head of the Boston branch of AXA Art Insurance."
Armstrong began to introduce the people around him, all heavyweights.
They were called here by Ye Tian personally. Everyone is related to the negotiations that will be held later. They either had top antique art stolen or paid a large insurance premium. They are all suffering!
In addition to them, a few other guys are detectives from the art crime team and were passed by!
Following Armstrong's introduction, Ye Tian shook hands and greeted these guys one by one, behaving very decently and impeccably.
Then, Ye Tian also introduced David and Matisse to them.
Hearing David's status as a Wall Street lawyer, these guys' complexions suddenly changed, their eyes became a little more solemn and everyone had a bad premonition.
Just after the introduction of each other, the curator of the Gardner Museum Isaac couldn't wait to ask in a low voice:
"Steven, is what you said on the phone is true? Can you tell me more about it, I really want to know the specifics!"
Ye Tian nodded first, then shook his head again, smiled and said in a low voice:
"It's true! I don't have to lie to you at all, but it doesn't seem to be a place to talk. This matter needs to be kept strictly confidential. Let's go to the meeting room upstairs to talk about it!"
"Awesome! This is the best news I have heard so far. Today is really a good day! God bless! You are right. It's really inappropriate here. Let's go upstairs and talk about it!
The great robbery in 1990 was the biggest pain of the Gardner Museum. Retrieving the stolen artworks is the top priority of our museum for more than two decades! Never changed!"
Isaac's excited voice trembled a little and some tears could even be seen in his eyes. The expression in Ye Tian's eyes was full of appreciation and gratitude!
Seeing his performance, Ye Tian couldn't help but mummur to himself:
"I hope you can still be grateful to me later, instead of yelling!"
After chatting for a few words, FBI Director of the Boston branch, Colton, led everyone into the building, ready to go to the meeting room upstairs to start today's negotiations.
As Ye Tian expected, the first pass to enter the building was the security check.
Even with the head of the FBI branch and everyone from the art crime team, Ye Tian and the others were still unable to exempt the security check.
"Gentlemen, please take out your weapons and put them in these baskets!"
The armed security guard in charge of the security check said in a deep voice, pointing to a few baskets on the table, his face was serious and he looked like he was doing business.
"OK! No problem!"
Ye Tian responded with a smile and immediately began to remove the weapon on his body.
He first uncovered the holster under his arm, drew out two M9 pistols and six magazines, put them in the basket on the table, and then drew a CZ83 pistol and three magazines from his waist.
It's not over yet, then he squatted down and lifted up his trouser legs, and untied a sharp German combat knife from his calf.
At this point, he was completely disarmed and then passed the security inspection with a smile.
Looking at the almost full basket of weapons, the FBI guys, Brandon and the others and the two insurance company executives were completely dumbfounded! Everyone has a jaw-dropping expression!
Who has ever seen such billionaire, top antique art expert? He is a desperado armed to his teeth and ready to fight with others at any time!
In contrast, David and the others are much calmer and everyone has long been used to it. No wonder!
Whatever had this weapon? There are several automatic rifles and a large amount of ammunition in the three bullet-proof SUVs outside. It is no problem to fight on the street.
After passing the security check, Ye Tian re-equipped his weapons.
Of course, this was approved by the FBI branch director, Colton.
Colton also didn't want to nod, but the situation is better than others. Who wants to ask others, can only nod and agree!
Immediately after Ye Tian, Matisse and Peter also passed the security check smoothly and re-equipped their weapons.
Seeing the weapons the two of them took out, Brandon and the others were shocked again and their perception of Ye Tian also changed significantly.
After the security check, everyone whispered and walked to the elevator.
Just as they walked to the elevator entrance, an elevator just came down, the elevator door opened and three people stepped out from the inside and walked opposite everyone!
Ye Tian among the three happened to know him, it was his old friend Cook!
Seeing this guy, Ye Tian understood a lot of things instantly.
One hundred percent of the bastard Cook has fallen into the hands of the FBI. He was forced to cooperate with the FBI and was also investigating Thompson's art thieves. No wonder he would send someone to follow him!
Unfortunately! Those idiots are too late and can only follow the trend!
Although many thoughts flashed in his mind, Ye Tian didn't show any abnormality on his face and smiled and greeted Cook who was stunned in the elevator.
"Good afternoon, Cook, it's a coincidence that I was unexpectedly able to meet you here! How did you leave Cambridge the night of the charity auction?
Soon after you left, I heard gunshots, very intense! And in the direction you left, are you okay? I was very worried for you!"
This is a typical pot which can be opened or not! Specially exposing scars! And it takes a handful of salt to be happy!
Hearing these words, Cook suddenly tumbling in five quarters, almost swearing in anger and finally held back!
Don't pretend to be innocent! To say that this bastard didn't know what happened that night and he didn't believe it when killed!
They are desperately working hard and there is a lot of bullets, but this bastard has become the biggest beneficiary. How can he make sense? Too annoying!
Cook is by no means a fool, but a true spirit!
A look at the people standing with Ye Tian, the head of the FBI's art crime team, the director of three famous museums in Boston and David. He still doesn't understand what's going on?
Steven this bastard must have caught the tail of those art thieves, this is to harvest the fruits of victory!
Although his heart was very annoyed, Cook had to pile up a smile and continue to make superficial articles.
"Good afternoon, Steven, it's a coincidence indeed. I didn't expect to meet you here. What are you doing here? I'm here to take care of things. It's done and I am ready to leave!
I also heard gunshots on the night of the charity auction. Fortunately, we took another road. We didn't run into a gun battle. We can say that we were very lucky! Thank you for your concern, you have a good heart!"
"You're welcome, it's best to be safe! I'm here to help my friends, appraising a few antique works of art, you know, in this regard, I am quite capable!"
Ye Tian ridiculed a reason, regardless of whether the other party believed it or not!
Seeing these two guys who smiled brightly but was full of nonsense, everyone on the scene rolled their eyes secretly and they were even unable to complain!
What two silly bastards! Is it true that the top professional treasure hunters have such a virtue, which is really unflattering!
After a few unsatisfactory essays, Ye Tian shook hands with Cook amicably and bid farewell to him.
After Cook walked out five or six meters with his men, the smile on Ye Tian's face immediately disappeared and the topping voice said coldly:
"Joey, you better find a way to plug the mouth of this bastard Cook. He must know something. If the news leaks from him, you will regret it!"
Aren't they friends? They were so friendly just now, why did he become a bastard in a blink of an eye? There is also a bit of borrowing the knife to kill and put people to death! These are not good people!
Joey cast a glance at Ye Tian and spit out frantically.
Immediately afterwards, he said in a murderous voice:
"Don't worry, Steven, we'll warn that bastard Cook, if he doesn't want to sit through the prison, he must control his mouth!"
With that said, several elevators were coming and everyone walked into the elevator together and went straight to the meeting room that was ready upstairs.
On the other side, Cook whispered to proceed.
"Transfer all of our people in Boston and guard around. I can guarantee that Steven that bastard must have caught the tail of those art thieves! Even found the lair!
As long as we stare at these damn New York bastards, we can find the art thieves hiding in Boston and make a fortune! The hard work during this period is not in vain!
Another thing to note is that we must not leak secrets. The bastards of the FBI art crime team are monitoring us all the time. If we leak secrets, we will probably be out of luck!
This matter has now become a competition between us and Steven. Only by opening a breakthrough from them, we can find the art thieves as soon as possible!"
"Understood, boss, I will tell the brothers to gather together!"
A bodyguard responded in a low voice, then took out his mobile phone and started making calls.
While they were talking, the three had already walked out of the FBI building and quickly walked towards the parking lot in front of the building.