John calmly talked on the phone as he rode a roller coaster with Peter, ignoring the piglike screams from Peter and Ned beside him.
"I've finished the investigation. The ship's owner is named Kate Desmond, the owner of a ship rental company. His holdings involve energy and several medical companies."
On the other end of the line, Hattie had already investigated the man using the information John had given her.
"The guy disappeared for a while. He's German, and he joined an organization called the Mitte Brotherhood in college."
At Western universities, forming fraternities was popular.
Not just anyone could get into one, and the fraternity Desmond had joined held activities and the like.
His disappearance had come after graduation.
After that, Desmond's life had been smooth sailing. With his considerable intelligence, he had made a fortune in the financial markets.
Hattie had also uncovered a few things using her position at MI6.
"This guy secretly funds several organizations in the Middle East. He also provides election funding for plenty of powerful political figures."
Hattie frowned and said helplessly, "I can't dig up anything more."
"He's been operating in the United States these past few years. You know where I'm from."
Despite saying she hadn't found much, Hattie had practically dug up Desmond's entire life.
"All right, looks like I'll have to find someone else." The people and money behind Desmond were far beyond what one person could control. John would need a little patience to uproot them all.
Another call came in during their conversation.
John answered, and Natasha's voice came through.
"What's the deal with that man you gave me?" Natasha lowered her voice inside S.H.I.E.L.D. "When I investigated him, I found I didn't have sufficient clearance."
"Even you?" John looked surprised.
Natasha had level-seven clearance at S.H.I.E.L.D.