Crisp and rapid footsteps sounded in the bright corridor. In front of the glass curtain wall that ran through the entire corridor, the bright green leaves of broad-leaved green plants added a bit of vitality to the high-tech metal walls.
No matter who comes to Wayne Tower for the first time, they will sigh like this. It seems that this is not a company building, but an alien base.
But at the same time, I have to admit that such a rigorous but not rigid style, which highlights a calm temperament but also has a vitality, will indeed make people full of admiration.
When Amanda Waller's figure appeared around the corner, her expression did not relax at all, but her brows were furrowed, and her body language told that she actually didn't want to be here at all.
However, no one in this world can refuse Bruce Wayne's invitation, never before, and never will in the future.
Amanda took a deep breath when she stopped in front of the office door. She understood that this time, she was not seeing students from Gotham University or Schiller's proud disciples, but people regardless of size, size, or wealth.
The well-deserved controller of the world's number one Wayne Group.
Again, the world must listen to Bruce Wayne. When he invites someone to talk, even if it is just to talk about what he had for lunch, the other person must try to figure out what he has to say from his few words.
Amanda is no exception to the intentions of this super group controller.
The employee who led the way stepped forward and knocked gently on the door. A deep and deep "Please come in" came from the door.
When Amanda walked in, Bruce, wearing a shirt and suit pants, was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the city.
He has a tall and straight figure, outstanding temperament and handsome face, which perfectly fits the world's evaluation of him - "a peerless genius in the business world, a swinger under a pomegranate skirt".
"Ms. Waller, please sit down." Bruce pointed to the chair on the side of the coffee table in the reception area. Waller sat down expressionlessly and unbuttoned his long suit.
The waiter on the side stepped forward to take the handbag she was holding, but Amanda ignored it and just placed the bag on the side of the table.
Bruce winked at the waiter. After the waiter brought the coffee, he turned and left the spacious top floor. Only two people were left in the office.
"I heard that you have been in some trouble recently?" Bruce said straight to the point: "I think the Wayne Group should be able to help, and at the same time, you should be able to help me."
"You are much more straightforward than most entrepreneurs I have met," Amanda said.
Bruce understood what she was saying. These were all small business negotiation tactics. It sounded like she was flattering him, but it actually showed that she had many partners and was not yet helpless.
"I know that in addition to the support of the FBI, you have also won the approval of many military personnel. Even in Congress, there are some people who hope that your plan can serve them. You are a very good manager.
People and promoters, but I don’t think there’s anyone in the world who can refuse to hear my terms.”
Bruce put his hands on the table, crossed his fingers and leaned forward, showing an aggressive posture.
He is a very strong man, so when he made this gesture, Amanda unconsciously leaned back until she leaned on the back of the chair, which was an avoidant attitude.
"Mr. Wayne, I know what you came to me for today." Amanda stared into Bruce's eyes and said, "We don't speak secretly. In the prison and experimental site I built, there are
Your teacher, you hope to exchange some benefits with me and fish him out, hoping that I will not hurt him, but what I want to tell you is that this is impossible."
Amanda stretched her head forward slightly, looked at Bruce's face and said: "My parents and younger brother died in a brutal serial murder. I have sworn hatred with all the serial killers in the world.
Including your teacher and my former teacher, Schiller Rodriguez."
"No one in this world can stop me from taking revenge on them and causing them pain. This is my lifelong mission. I don't care if anyone supports me or not, and I don't need more support. The ferocity of these criminals is what I
The biggest bargaining chip to convince everyone.”
"No ordinary person should have sympathy with such criminals." Amanda's eyes were full of coldness. She continued: "They regard us as pigs and dogs, so we must regard them as enemies. In order to deal with them,
They can do whatever they want."
When Amanda finished speaking, she wasn't sure if she saw a hint of complicated emotions in Bruce Wayne's eyes. He looked a bit like a student who saw his classmates who had always failed him surpass him.
What shocked Amanda was that the first thing Bruce said was: "Miss Waller, I think you are right, and I think so too."
Just when Amanda slowly opened her eyes, Bruce showed a subtle smile. He continued to lean forward, stared at Amanda and said, "Therefore, I am not asking you to let Schiller go."
"Then what do you want to do?" Amanda suddenly became more vigilant.
In fact, she was not afraid that Bruce wanted to bribe her. As Amanda herself said, she did receive support and help from many people in conducting this experiment. Perhaps these people who supported her had other intentions, but Aman
It's purely for revenge.
No matter where she stands, she has justice and justice. Her past tragic experience makes no one qualified to accuse her of treating a serial killer so cruelly.
As she said, ordinary people should not sympathize with these criminals at all. It is normal to reject them, hate them, and hate them. And if someone thinks they are pitiful, this is actually Stockholm in another sense.
complex.
In other words, serial killers are not anti-moral or anti-law, they are completely anti-human. Every human being has the responsibility and obligation to let them receive the punishment they deserve.
"I sympathize with your experience and understand all the measures you took against them in prison, but with all due respect, this is not a sustainable model, Miss Waller, and you simply do not have the ability to complete this experiment.
"
Amanda's eyes widened and she stared at Bruce and said, "What did you say?!!"
"I said, I fully understand your motives. It is normal for you to hate these serial killers. Everyone should think so." Bruce opened his hand slightly and said: "I think there is nothing wrong with the method you came up with.
This group of serial killers have no human rights, but it’s not that anyone deprived them of their human rights, it’s that they gave up on themselves.”
"They regard themselves as higher-level creatures than humans, and think that they are not social humans, or even human beings. Then they naturally do not enjoy the human rights that humans should enjoy. Since they have given up their human rights, how do you treat them?
, there will be no problem.”
"The only problem is that you can't suppress them for a lifetime with the methods you are using now. You absolutely can't do that."
"Why?!" Amanda raised her voice and said, "I have been carefully preparing for this for more than ten years, and everything is going smoothly now. Why do you deny my achievements over the years?!"
"What did you do to Schiller?" Bruce suddenly changed the subject.
Amanda paused, looked into Bruce's eyes and said, "No matter how much you try to cover up, your purpose is still Schiller."
"Of course, you and I both know how special he is. He is the leader of the flock. If you want to get the flock, you must first get him."
Hearing Bruce's words, Amanda snorted coldly and said: "But I'm afraid you don't have this chance. Yesterday he entered the operating room and underwent a transformation surgery. Now whether he can move or even stand up,
It’s all up to me to decide.”
"Then did he bow to you?" Bruce asked.
Amanda's expression suddenly froze.
She recalled the scene yesterday. The man's skin was cut open, his muscles were scratched, and his spine was almost taken out. Almost all the blood was drained, and he was only one step away from death.
He was lying on the operating table in such a embarrassed posture, but he was still commenting on Amanda from above, saying that she had no talent or ability.
There is no doubt that this ignited Amanda's anger, which was only delayed rather than disappeared, and after she came here today, Schiller's protégé actually said this to her again.
Amanda took a deep breath, she had reached the edge of explosion, she stared at Bruce coldly and said: "I don't need him to bow to me! These damn criminals will not bow to anyone, they will not repent.
!”
Bruce shook his head and said, "This is just because you failed to grasp their weaknesses. In addition, do you really think that your restraint measures can lock them up?"
Amanda stared at him in silence. Bruce put his elbows on the table, folded his hands under his nose, and said in a very determined tone:
"Miss Waller, I know that you are very proud of the results of so many years of hard work. You think it is foolproof and will definitely achieve a result."
"Now, I deny everything you have done. It looks like I want to rob you of your achievements, but the fact is, if I really want to do this, I don't have to inform you."
Bruce lowered his eyes and continued: "You should know that Wayne is not just a business group, or in other words, the current Wayne Group is more than that."
"The heavy industry and military industry, which are the lifeline of the country, are the foundation for us. In essence, Wayne Group is a super complex group that is larger than the military-industrial complex."
"Furthermore, Wayne Group is a family group. Although I need to be responsible to some shareholders, the vast majority of power is still concentrated in my hands."
"No one will object to me providing a considerable amount of funds in the name of charity to allow the federal anti-violence and terrorism department to make some achievements in a new enough prison."
Amanda's face became darker and darker, but Bruce nodded and said: "Yes, I know that this project is very important within the FBI, and many people are looking forward to its results, so I don't plan to
To interfere with your plans in such a crude way."
"I just hope that this plan can go more smoothly, and that Wayne Group can correct the flaws in this plan and make it more perfect. Please believe that we have common interests in dealing with criminals.
"
Looking at Amanda's slightly shaken face, Bruce showed a smile and said: "You should be regarded as my senior sister, so when I say that you are not capable of doing something, you will feel offended, but
I actually didn’t mean it.”
"How about this, let's make a bet?"
Seeing Bruce's calm expression, Amanda knew that nothing could be done, so in order to prevent her hard work from being violently robbed, she had no choice but to take a step back and asked: "...What do you want to bet on?"
"Do you think that a serial killer like Schiller would never bow his head..."
"Then let's bet on whether I have the ability to make him bow his head."