In fact, during Umbrella's early rapid expansion, the USS executed several kidnappings under Andre's command.
Some of the top Engineers at certain companies could not be poached no matter how much money was offered.
So, simply 'inviting' you over would have to do.
However...
Those who were 'invited' would remain in the underground laboratory forever.
The method to make them cooperate was also simple and brutal: threatening the lives of their families.
Fortunately, after Halsey spoke with 049, the brainwashing technology was being perfected, so it didn't need to be quite so 'inhumane' anymore.
Moreover, with the USS equipped with optical camouflage combat suits and led by an old colonel from the KGB, their mission success rate was one hundred percent.
They would leave no traces behind.
Clean.
Effective.
The employees who signed confidentiality agreements were respectful when they saw William, and part of the reason was the USS.
After all, it was rumored throughout the company that this unit was an entity that could kill without leaving a trace.
Of course, these rumors were also spread under William's instructions.
Thinking of this, William looked at Megan, who had gradually relaxed her guard, and asked:
"Did those men in suits hurt you?"
"No."
Megan shook her head slightly and said, "The food and accommodation have been good these past few days; it's just that I haven't had any freedom."
Speaking of this, she patted her abdomen and self-deprecatingly said, "If this continues, I might get fat."
"Hmm, that's good."
William stood up and said, "I've booked the rooms on this floor, so feel free to choose one to stay in. I'll have someone take you home tomorrow morning."
"Huh?" Megan was a bit shocked.
From what those men in suits said, she was brought here to'serve' this Mr. Russell, but she hadn't expected that he didn't want that at all.
He was a bit too much of a gentleman...
William didn't care what Megan thought; he continued walking toward the door.
To be honest, a woman like this would be a femme fatale at any time.
But there was a female psycho in his heart he couldn't let go of.
Moreover, after five days of meetings and playing mind games with those politicians, he was exhausted, and the fatigue helped him maintain a'sage mode'.
"Mr. Russell, wait a moment."
Seeing Megan suddenly trot up behind him, William gave a reluctant smile and asked, "Is something the matter?"
"Can you take me to the filming location tomorrow? I... I never want to go back to that home again," Megan said, mustering her courage.
"Oh?"
William thought for a moment and tentatively asked, "Did your family take money?"
"Yes," Megan said with an expression of extreme disgust:
"Your bodyguard once said it was only after getting my mother and stepfather's consent that they took me from the filming location.
Why go back to a home without any family affection? It would be better to just finish my scenes."
"..." William remained silent.
Indeed.
Although Andre was ruthless, he probably wouldn't make things difficult for Megan's parents and might even give them substantial benefits.
Because once a relationship was established, Megan would rise rapidly to become the girlfriend or mistress of the boss of a giant enterprise.
Even if family members claim it's for your own good, it's mostly for the money.
"Alright." William didn't refuse and added apologetically:
"As compensation for this incident, why don't you sign with my film company? It will give you a steady source of income."
"This... thank you so much!" Megan felt like she had gained something from a misfortune.
"We were the ones who wronged you first," William said, waving his hand dismissively.
This small amount of money was just a casual gesture, doing a good deed.
Arriving at the door, William knocked and shouted, "Open the door!"
"Click—"
The Alphas stationed outside the door followed the order and opened it.
Immediately, William and Megan came out into the hallway, and he instructed the Alphas:
"Miss Fox will be staying here temporarily today and will accompany me to the filming location tomorrow.
So her safety must be guaranteed, do you hear me?"
"Yes, Boss."
"Hmm, take Miss Fox to an empty room on this floor," William nodded.
"Yes."
After receiving the instructions, the two Alphas escorted Megan away.
Seeing this, William shook his head helplessly and prepared to return to his suite.
Just...
Just as he was about to return to his room, William saw Hank leading a handsome-looking Alpha over.
That Alpha had a struggling expression, as if he were prepared to make a huge sacrifice.
"What's wrong?" William asked suspiciously.
"Ahem." Hank coughed lightly, pushed the Alpha beside him forward, and said:
"Boss, it's too late, and we couldn't find a better one for you.
But we Alphas are willing to sacrifice everything for the Boss, so..."
"So, Boss! Let me serve you today!" the handsome-looking Alpha shouted with his eyes closed.
???
This was the second time today William had made that expression.
He was a bit bewildered.
Wait...
Don't tell me these guys think he's gay.
Damn!
This also explains why Andre would secretly look for top beauties and send them to his room.
Damn it, the more he thought about it, the angrier he got.
William kicked the Alpha who had just shouted and looked at the others, extremely annoyed:
"I like women. In the past, present, and future, even when I'm dead, that won't change.
Remember that clearly!
And... (his tone returned to being kind)
I know you mean well, but you don't need to worry about my personal affairs."
"This..."
Hank and the group of Alphas looked at each other.
It turned out their efforts of drawing lots and sparring to pick a volunteer were completely useless.
"I have work to do tomorrow morning, I'm going to sleep."
William said, then walked back into his suite and closed the door.
...
Looking at the closed door, the expressions of the group of Alphas were as strange as could be, and in the end, they all covered their mouths and laughed silently.
They had gone through all that trouble and even got scolded, but they had seen another side of their Boss.
And confirmed that their Boss was normal.
The atmosphere was still very joyful.
Shortly after, Hank returned to his serious expression and ordered:
"Alright everyone, those who are on duty, get to your posts; those who are resting, hurry up and rest.
Everything must still center on the Boss's safety; do not let your guard down."
"Yes, Lieutenant!"
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...
The morning after the farce.
William took Megan to the filming location of "Iron Man".
Due to the confidentiality measures of William's itinerary, the crew couldn't believe the Boss would really come to make a cameo.
What surprised the crew even more was that Megan, who had been "missing" for several days, actually got out of the Boss's car.
This made the group start gossiping.
Fortunately, Megan had also signed a confidentiality agreement with William, so she wouldn't say anything about what had happened.
This just made it even more mysterious!
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