Chapter 77

Genral Hawks with Heavyduty, and Kage are walking through the GI Joe base. While La Grange walked next to Alexander, she smiled at him.

The La Grange said to General,"Sir, we've done a complete forensic analysis of every note and its traceable history."

Heavyduty tapping through his PDA explains,"When we went to get Vesper Lynd, we came across a man by the name Craig Mitchell. He was a keeping a watch on Vesper's movements and activities, he is 45 years old. No living family. Gave generously to charity. Sanju was able to fight him. But the fight ultimately led to his demise, as he used a poison pill to commit suicide."

General Hawks questioned,"Tell me you know more than that."

Heavyduty nodded and answered,"Our money men went through every bill in Mitchell's wallet and house."

General asked,"How much did he have?"

Heavyduty replied with a frown,"Less than 100 pounds, and about the same in euros and dollars."

As Roadblock arrived and La Grange, who was also great at Forensics joins the three of them just as they arrive at the Forensics Lab.

Kage questioned,"Did you send forensics to sweep his home?"

La Grange nodded and answered,"We've done a complete forensic analysis of every note and its traceable history."

General and Heavyduty nodded, while General said,"We are heading there to get details about everything we found now."

As they entered Forensics lab, La Grange operates the digital desk, Heavyduty hands her the used dollar bill, stating, "This particular note from Mitchell's wallet may be of interest."

La Grange swiftly places the dollar note on the sleek digital table, prompting it to initiate a scanning process with the computer's voice announcing, "Scanning."

Using the touch-sensitive screen, La Grange navigates through the analysis of the currency and Le Chiffre's complex banking activities. With precision, she twists an interactive element on the side to zoom in on the dollar note, revealing the embedded tags, while she continues to provide insights, "We introduced tagged bills into Le Chiffre's money-laundering operation by intercepting illegal payoffs. We traced the money through several of his bank accounts around the world."

La Grange then brings up a holographic image of a world map, overlaying it with information detailing the movement of the tagged bills across various countries and financial institutions. Kage, La Grange, Breaker and the General fix their gaze upon the holographic display, their expressions reflecting a mixture of concern and contemplation.

Amidst the tense atmosphere, the General voices his skepticism, muttering, "That's pretty thin. At the rate money changes hands, you could probably find a tenner in my wallet with a tag."

This time Breaker takes over and with a swift motion, Breaker swipes his hand on the sleek digital table interface, causing it to materialize in front of them. He deftly arranges six stacks of US $20 bills, aligning them meticulously in two neat rows. The interface boasts an array of interactive elements, beckoning to be explored, positioned at the bottom left corner.

In a voice tinged with authority, Breaker elucidates, "That's true, Sir. A single bill could be dismissed as mere chance, but what about a whole stack?"

Kage,La Grange, Heavyduty and General were looking at the information with seriousness,while Breaker gestures towards the stacks of bills before tapping on one of the interactive elements, prompting the passport to unfurl to its photo page.

With deliberate precision, he swipes through the passport details, unveiling the identity of the individual – Edmund Slate, a notorious hitman ties to Le Chiffre. "These bills, from the same series as Mitchell's, were recently scanned at a bank in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, deposited into the account of a Mr. Slate," Breaker reveals, his tone laced with conviction.

The General interjects,"Impress me.'

Unfazed, Breaker effortlessly manipulates another interactive element on the digital interface of the table. Instantly, photos and CCTV footage of Edmund Slate's current whereabouts flood the screen behind him. As the monitor illuminates with images of Slate's hotel, Breaker maintains his composed demeanor.

"We have Mr. Edmund Slate returning to Port-au-Prince from Heathrow this morning," Breaker announces, seamlessly transitioning from the digital interface to the monitor. "His entry documents indicate he's staying at the Hotel Dessalines. Room 325," he adds, his gaze fixed on the intricate details displayed before them.

Kage, La Grange and Heavyduty scrutinizes the wealth of information unfolding on the monitor.

While General turned to Kage and said,"Kage get to Port-au-Prince immediately and get that man here."

Kage frowned and questioned,"What about White's escort mission?"

General gestured towards La Grange and Roadblock,"They will escort him." he then seriously told Kage,"This man Slate only appears every four years, we cannot let him go cold now."

Kage nodded, he was reluctant. But soon agreed.

Kage sighed and nodded.