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Sitting in the lobby of the 12th precinct, Castle chose not to disturb Beckett, who was clearly frustrated with the mountain of files on her desk. Instead, he sat in the chair that once belonged to Beckett but now was Esposito's, engaging in casual conversation with Beckett's two loyal deputies.

They chatted particularly about the case Beckett had been called to, but which Castle had urged her not to pursue—the one involving the Brotherhood of Assassins, a cross, and a battle on the light rail between the cross's son and a seductress sent by the Brotherhood. Castle was concerned that Beckett, Esposito, and the others might unknowingly get entangled in the investigation. Now that he had the time, he decided to inform Beckett's trusted deputies about the dangerous nature of this odd group that worshipped a loom, so they would understand the threat and avoid getting involved.

When Beckett and her team arrived at the light rail carriage where the fight had taken place, both the Cross and the Fox had already left. The police were mainly there to clean up and take statements from bystanders. However, the eyewitness accounts were astonishing. According to them, the fight involved a middle-aged man and a woman, but what baffled everyone was that the bullets they fired seemed to curve. This completely shocked the police officers recording the statements.

Only Beckett, who had already learned the truth from Castle and knew the identities of the fighters, remained calm. Once back at the precinct, she quickly handed the case over to the FBI agents who had taken the previous case at the Metropolitan Building, letting the "all-powerful" FBI deal with it.

However, Esposito and Ryan still had many questions. When they asked Beckett, she simply told them to wait for Castle, who knew more. So, when Castle finally showed up, they were eager to bombard him with questions about these incredible figures who could shoot bullets on curved trajectories.

Castle didn't hold back and shared what he knew about the Brotherhood of Assassins with Beckett's loyal deputies. He wanted them to understand the group's ruthlessness and stupidity, as well as to ensure they recognized the danger if they ever encountered these fanatics who worshiped a loom. Although the Brotherhood wasn't as formidable as depicted in the movies, they were still dangerous enough to be a serious threat to ordinary cops. Fortunately, this crazy cult generally didn't target civilians or confront the police head-on. Castle was confident that the Cross, now that his son was being manipulated to kill him, would destroy the outdated organization.

Castle's sharing of insider information felt like gossip to Esposito and Ryan, who were thrilled to learn about the behind-the-scenes story. They had noticed Castle's odd reaction at the Metropolitan Building, and now they understood why. The Brotherhood was a centuries-old organization taking orders from a loom, believing themselves to be chosen by fate, and carrying out secret murders for generations. The story even included a rogue super sniper who could blow someone's head off from several kilometers away using a custom rifle and jet bullets. After discovering that the loom was a sham, the sniper had defected. The Brotherhood had then groomed the sniper's son to kill his own father. The story was even spicier when Castle revealed that the sniper had been living next door to his son, spying on him and his girlfriend with a telescope, all without the son knowing. The gossip was too juicy to ignore!

Esposito and Ryan were fascinated by the idea that the sniper's son might have been unknowingly cheated on while the father watched. And why would the sniper, capable of killing from so far away, do nothing? How could he stand by while his son was humiliated like that? The situation seemed so absurd that it made sense why the Brotherhood would think of using the son to kill his father.

Castle, equally amused by Esposito and Ryan's bizarre focus, eagerly discussed the sniper's twisted mindset with them. They were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice Beckett had finished her work and was standing right behind them.

Beckett had initially thought the trio was discussing something important, only to realize they were gossiping about some absurd scenario involving a father, his son's girlfriend, and the son's male friend. Her frustration finally caught Castle's attention, who noticed from Esposito and Ryan's faces that Beckett might have been standing there for a while. Driven by a strong sense of self-preservation, Castle quickly stood up, trying to placate Beckett with a smile.

Seeing Castle's cheerful face, Beckett couldn't help but pinch the bridge of her nose. Despite his unserious demeanor, he was still her choice. She couldn't help but wonder if she had been blind when she decided he was the right man for her.

As she stared frostily at him, Esposito and Ryan made a hasty exit, leaving Castle to face Beckett alone. But Castle wasn't worried. With just one sentence, he managed to dissipate her anger: "We're facing a golden opportunity; we can finally start our plan."

Hearing Castle's confirmation, Beckett quickly set aside her frustration. She was eager to start investigating Nick Coonan, Vulcan Simmons, and the even more dangerous figure behind them, Senator William Bracken.

Castle had to convince Beckett not to discuss this at the precinct. Instead, he suggested they go home for dinner, meet Alexis, and then talk in detail later that night. Reluctantly, Beckett agreed and packed up to leave with him.

Beckett had another task: to strengthen her relationship with Castle's daughter, Alexis. Castle wasn't worried; Alexis was a considerate child who wouldn't make things difficult for Beckett.

As expected, Beckett and Alexis quickly hit it off, leaving Castle to handle dinner alone. The two women chatted away in the living room, while Castle cooked a delicious meal for them.

After dinner, Alexis tactfully excused herself to study in her room. That's when Castle and Beckett retired to his study to discuss the latest information he had uncovered about Senator William Bracken. Castle revealed how the senator, who outwardly appeared righteous, was secretly involved with Vincent Adler, a fugitive wanted by the FBI for ten years.

Listening to the shocking story about Vincent Adler's criminal past and his entanglement with Senator Bracken, Beckett sat silently on the sofa, deep in thought.

Castle knew she was processing the information, considering how it might aid in her upcoming investigation into Senator Bracken. He quietly sat beside her, waiting for her to finish digesting the information before they continued their discussion.

Meanwhile, at an estate in the town of Hampton, not far from New York City, Senator William Bracken stood by the window, holding a glass of wine as he stared out at the ocean, lost in thought. He was waiting for his guest, or rather his partner, New York's biggest drug lord, Vulcan Simmons.

Because of Simmons' identity, Bracken couldn't risk meeting him in New York City. As a sitting senator, a secret meeting with a notorious drug lord could be disastrous if the city's ever-watchful paparazzi caught wind of it. So, he had arranged to meet Simmons in the nearby town of Hampton.

When Simmons arrived, there was no need for pleasantries. The two had been working together for years, so Bracken didn't waste time and got straight to the point. He explained his current predicament—his concern that Congressman Gavin might turn on him to save himself, which was troubling for Bracken as he prepared for his presidential campaign. Now more than ever, Bracken needed Vulcan Simmons' help.

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