When someone who was usually meek and obedient, doing nothing but following orders, suddenly voiced an objection, it was bound to feel strange and make people think more deeply. And Pierce was a formidable figure, one who had built his career on swapping one thing for another. He thought even further.
I've only just decided to deal with Umbrella Corporation, and I merely said we should put their people under control. I didn't even say we should kill them all. Yet you immediately jump out, acting like this is normal, and say no. What exactly are your intentions? Could you be an Umbrella Corporation spy planted within our ranks?
Although Sitwell could already see Pierce's displeasure, he was utterly unafraid and instead spoke at length. "Umbrella Corporation has always practiced secrecy. We have never known the extent of their power or the distribution of their personnel."
"Ever since we exposed Umbrella Corporation to cover for Whitehall and framed them, Nick Fury has not relaxed his investigation for even a moment. Agent Hill even formed a special task force and worked herself to the bone. They may not be on our side, but their capabilities are obvious to all. Yet even now, their pursuit of Umbrella Corporation has yielded nothing."
"So unless Umbrella Corporation never existed from the beginning, unless they have been investigating an illusion and chasing shadows, then the only explanation is that Umbrella Corporation is powerful enough to conceal itself from everyone."
Pierce lowered his gaze and considered it briefly before nodding. He had personally promoted Nick Fury, an outsider who would inevitably become an enemy, to director because he valued Fury's ability. Only that man could shield Hydra from the wind and rain. Only that man could uphold the facade of S.H.I.E.L.D. and allow Hydra to grow