Chapter 1827 - Finding Dad In Ten Days

Phil smiled wryly and didn’t hide anything. “You know that ‘bigshot’ who likes to sell things, right?”

Luke raised an eyebrow. “Are you saying that he sent you here for Skye?”

Phil quickly shook his head. “No. I just want to tell you that SHIELD may have collapsed, but the people whom it offended still exist, and many of them are superhumans. It’s a good thing the bigshot sold us a lot of powerful equipment. Otherwise, these vengeful guys would have besieged New SHIELD.”

Luke couldn’t help but laugh. “So, you want a girl who has only settled down for two years to be your goon?”

Phil’s smile didn’t waver. “She lived under the protection of that team for more than ten years. She’s trustworthy…”

Luke waved his hand angrily. “Alright, she’s already an adult. If you want to recruit her, approach her yourself. But let me be clear: Don’t use her for her background.”

Phil: “…We don’t have any exact information on her background. That team of agents died one after another in the last few years. The last one said that someone was targeting them in order to find Skye.”

Luke was lost for words. After all that, his uncle was already using this combo of Skye’s mysterious background + the fact she was being hunted – as long as Phil played the good guy and provided help, he might really be able to sway Skye.

That was right, this was a con.

Luke had done the same thing more than once. It was just that it took him longer to set things up.

It actually wasn’t a big deal if Phil really managed to sway Skye.

As a staunch believer in long-term investments, Luke was confident that Skye would always lean toward his side.

Even if she did join New SHIELD, she would just be the next Phil or Tony.

Would she refuse Luke if he opened his mouth to make a request?

In truth, New SHIELD and the Avengers had a very delicate relationship with the Bat Squad.

That was because their highest-ranked leaders could be considered semi-members of the Bat Squad.

The favors they owed Luke and their mutual interests put them firmly on Luke’s side.

It wasn’t just Skye; even Nick Fury, who was used to plotting, along with Natasha and Hawkeye, were unwilling to fall out with Luke.

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After getting permission from Luke to ‘recruit’ Skye, Phil relaxed and meticulously shared other information on Skye’s background.

Only now did Luke learn that Skye had switched foster homes every year or two. This was arranged by the SHIELD team protecting her, to prevent her from being tracked down.

Based on various clues, Phil speculated that the ones hunting Skye were probably from some Hydra branch.

Luke agreed with this speculation, because certain methods and habits were very similar to what Hydra used.

After that, Phil was about to leave.

Luke, however, made him stay for a proper dinner before he let him go.

Phil felt a little helpless, but could only give in.

He sat down at the dining table and enjoyed an abundant spread. Looking at Luke, Selina, and the dog head who were spread around the table, he suddenly felt bitter.

Phil had also participated in this sort of gathering many years ago, but that couple would no longer appear in front of him.

The three of them chatted and laughed, and Phil even drank two bottles of beer.

God knew how long it had been after becoming director that he could drink so casually.

Strong alcohol would affect his judgment and put him behind in his work.

It was meaningless to drink beer alone. Everybody was busy in the department. Those who could drink with him either weren’t in the mood or didn’t have time.

When the one-hour notification popped up on his watch, Phil tamped down his reluctance and got up to leave.

Luke, Selina and Gold Nugget saw him off.

Luke hugged Phil and said, “Work never ends. Come again for dinner when you’re free.”

Phil smiled and patted his shoulder. “I’ll try my best.”

Then, he waved goodbye at Selina, who responded with a smile.

Gold Nugget, who was sitting on the side, also raised one paw and waved at him.

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Phil could only wave back. “I’ll bring you royal dog food next time we come. Mm, the gold kind.”

Gold Nugget: …

Luke: …

Selina: …

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Since he had given Phil a chance to persuade Skye, Luke didn’t immediately send the information to her.

As Phil’s nephew, he couldn’t reveal Phil’s trump card beforehand, right? Phil’s hairline was 0.5mm higher.

He still had to protect his uncle’s hairline, which even the Kunlun Chi Refining Technique couldn’t save.

Besides, Phil was already on his way, and Skye would know everything in two or three days.

Sure enough, Skye sent Luke a message on the third day to confirm Phil’s identity.

Luke didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Fine, this uncle was slick enough to use their connection in order to try and poach Skye.

But what could Luke do about it?

He gave Skye an affirmative answer and told her to take it easy and think carefully before she made a choice.

Wherever she went, he would support her.

After confirming that Luke hadn’t given up on her, Skye relaxed; what she didn’t know was that Luke was laughing up his sleeve.

As long as Skye was willing, wouldn’t she be a spy placed by the Justice League in New SHIELD?

Luke thought that the matter was settled.

Phil didn’t persuade Skye right away, and simply assisted her in her investigation.

Nobody knew more about searching for an 084 than an old SHIELD supervisor. Besides, Phil could also use SHIELD’s database of classified information.

But in early May, Phil called. “Luke, there’s a little problem with Skye’s matter.”

Luke found that odd. “What’s wrong?”

Phil said, “We found someone who claims to be her father.”

Luke was astonished. “What?”

This progress was excessive. In ten days, they managed to find the father; not even a novelist would dare write something like that.

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Phil said, “I obtained some of his blood. After testing, this person is indeed Skye’s biological father.”

Luke asked, “What’s the problem?”

Phil: “…He’s an underground doctor with violent tendencies. When we first found him, he was riled up and cut the throats of two injured thugs.”

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Luke frowned.

This indeed wasn’t good news. Nobody wanted their friend to have a father who was so dangerous that he could cut his kid’s throat when he got angry.

“What do you think?” Luke threw the problem to Phil.

Phil was the one who wanted to recruit Skye – he should handle it.

Phil was silent for a moment before he said, “I’m considering restraining her father first. Skye can keep him company while he’s getting treatment. We can revisit the matter when his condition improves.”

Luke’s lips twitched.

This was quite a good plan.

Skye’s father would be treated by New SHIELD; it wouldn’t be hard to get closer to Skye that way.

Pondering for a moment, Luke agreed with Phil’s plan. “Okay, but I’ll get a mental specialist to go over immediately and confirm her father’s condition.”

Naturally, Phil had no objections. Luke had made a lot of things easier for him, and Phil had to give his nephew face.