Back at the Federal Bureau, Brian immediately gathered his team, ready to storm Chris' house. Just as they were about to leave, the director stopped them.
Hans Bamford, the director, was usually a cheerful guy who didn't interfere much with Brian's work. He was very supportive of this capable subordinate. But this time, he stood firmly at the office door, sternly ordering everyone to get back to work.
"Why?! That's Eileen, my fiancée!" Brian was desperate. "Even if it's against the rules, I gotta go rescue her!"
"You've been too caught up to follow the news, haven't you?" Hans' gaze softened with pity.
"What do you mean?" Brian was caught off guard.
Hans opened his computer and practically forced Brian to watch Chris and Eileen's recent interview. It featured Eileen saying things like
