Odin's Doubts

The conclusion that he hadn't killed a "person" was rather unsettling. Daisy had no intention of leaving anyone an opening to spin the narrative, so she arranged bail.

To win over supporters, she did not hand the money directly to the police. Instead, she donated it to the United States World War II Veterans Association. Such associations were everywhere in the United States, and afterward, the veterans' association stepped forward to arrange Baldy's bail.

Daisy paid the money, and it passed through the association's accounts. Flying the banner of World War II veterans would fend off plenty of trolls. The United States cared about political correctness too. Aside from a few especially rabid talking heads, most media outlets would rein themselves in somewhat. Having the veterans' association handle it would also reduce part of the bail costs...

The trial was nowhere in sight, and she did not believe she would ever get this money back.

She had found herself a banner, while the veterans' association could use the incident to raise its profile and draw public attention. Both sides got what they wanted.

Very soon, the lawyer commissioned by the veterans' association completed the procedures with the New York Police Department. Baldy took a shower at the station, changed into a new suit, and finally walked out of the police station.

Though it was early morning, countless reporters were still blocking the entrance.

Baldy was highly recognizable. Most people would not forget him after seeing him once.

The moment the reporters spotted his figure, they rushed forward like madmen, hurling questions at him.

Baldy's public identity was the World Health Organization's director for the Americas. It was no lowly cover identity, far more impressive than Coulson's middle school principal persona. Many reporters held thick stacks of information about him.

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