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An expert.

Someone who can lead me right to Zhang.

Who said anything about outside, I...

You wanted me to collaborate.

With cops!

If you lose him again, I won't

be able to save your ass.

Understand?

These cracks were not caused by hand.

Seems pretty straight forward to me.

This painting is from the 19th century.

Its canvas is coated with a

protective rabbit skin gesso.

Which is highly sensitive to humidity.

As you can now see for yourself.

Is it covered by our policy?

I'm sorry. But...

Failure to maintain proper

humidity levels in the gallery.

Is considered human error

I'm sorry, but it's not

covered by our policy.

If you'd like us to investigate further.

Please let us know

Amber Li?

Inspector Pierre Bissette.

What can I do for you?

You have knowledge about a particular case.

That I believe could be useful to me.

I was assigned to the case

of Tingting's necklace.

Somehow I don't think that's

what you are here for.

Do you know this man?

You already know the

answer to that question.

Did he steal it?

I think you already know the

answer to that question.

Has he tried to contact you?

Am I a suspect?

No

I haven't had any contact with

him since he went to jail

I didn't even know he got out.

I know how it feels to be betrayed.

Nice try inspector. Don't

play mind games with me.

You don't know the first thing about me

I know that Zhang targeted you.

Then used your inside information

to steal the "eye of the forest".

So you want to use me as bait.

You know him better than anyone.

With your help...

I don't know him any

better than I know you.

Good luck, inspector.

Call me, if you change your mind.

Thank you.

How have you been?

I'm doing okay.

Yes?

I'll help you on one condition.

When this is all over.

You make sure Zhang gets

locked up for good.

Deal.

Now tell me.

Where is the "rope of life"?

Are you willing to travel?

Good to see you back

Kong is waiting for you.

Uncle Kong

I've been waiting for you.

I know

I can always count on you.

Well done.

A new hobby you picked up?

Not a bad way to kill time.

You should consider it after you retire

Taiwan boy.

You two are still working together?

Uncle Kong.

Good work.

Before your incident.

I knew you wanted to retire.

But I couldn't count on

anyone else to get this done.

This cheque

I should've given it to you years ago.

Don't worry. It's safe.

It know it's less than you expect.

I took some out.

For this.

After you got caught.

I put the word out to track down the guy.

Who stole the "eye of the forest" from you.

It took a while.

It was this bastard.

Is that a tongue?

Yes.

So the rumour is true. You did it.

There's a honor code amongst thieves

I can't kill.

But I can pay others to get it done.

Money well spent.

You're like a son to me.

Did you ever find out who

tipped off the cops?

Don't try to guess if you

have absolutely no idea.

You're better off not knowing.

I want to know.

It was your fiance

Amber.

I suppose I deserved it.

Is there a chance for one more job, so

I can score a big one before I retire?

Of course!

If you combine these three artifacts, it'd take

you lifetimes to spend what "Gaia" is worth.

All we need now is the "rope of life".

You have to be sure about this.

There can't be anymore missteps.

You know what's fascinating.

About nesting dolls?

You begin by making the smallest one.

The shape and size of this core figure.

Determines the fate.

Of the rest of the dolls that follow.

It's interesting, isn't it.

That's destiny.

Understood.

Let's hear the plan.

Now that you've taken the cheque.

Why not get out of the

game while you still can?

What can I say

I'm greedy and I like money.

A fortune is worthless to a dead man.

Do you really believe that

Amber betrayed you that day?

You wanted to retire because of her

Amber is a good person, and I'm a thief.

But I can't fool her forever.

We're being tailed, don't look back.

Let's split up.

Okay. See you later.

Give it to me.

Give you what?

The "eye of forest", the "wings

of destiny", Tingting's necklace.

You're so sure that I'm responsible.

Why would they lock you up if you weren't?

You never gave me a chance to explain.

You've never visited me

once in the past five years

I'm not gonna listen to

your so-called explanations.

Then what are you doing here?

I'm helping the police

with their investigation.

So they will lock you up for good.

If they have any evidence that I did it.

They can come and arrest me.

Stop following me.

It's complete.

Yes.

Interesting.

Enough.

Try this one.

"Gaia."

Look in the most recent folder.

That's him.

The guy who owns the "rope of life".

You know him?

I've met him briefly.

That's pretty high tech.

Should we tell Kong that we're backing out?

No.

Why?

The operation is compromised.

Scrap the original plan.

We're going for plan B.

Plan B?

Nature calls.

You don't need to go?

I'll hold it in.

They say holding it in is bad for you.

I knew this would happen.

What is this?

A female urination device

for the wilderness.

Now you can pee standing up.

What do you think?

Now we can pee together standing up.

Are you insane?

What's that?

A female urination device.

Is it useful?

You're sick.

Po.

Come on.

That's him?

Whatever you do.

Find out as much as you

can about the castle.

And where he keeps the "rope of life".

Piece of cake.

Buddy.

Stop...

Stop!

What was that?

That was your plan?

To not talk to him?

How are we gonna be able

to get the "rope of life"?

Let's go.

You'll never understand

what women are thinking!

Mr. Law, please, a word?

Sir.

Are you still the owner

of the "rope of life"?

I believe you've been targeted

by a group of thieves.

These are no ordinary thieves.

They have already stolen the two

other components that make up "Gaia".

I see.

Now all they need is yours.

Inspector.

If they can get pass the state of the art.

Security systems I installed.

Let them have it.

Excuse's moi.

Prick.

Hi.

Have we met before?

Is that the best pick up

line you can come up with?

What's wrong?

Is it the wine?

It's not the wine. It's the venue.

What's wrong with the venue?

People need to be in a certain

mood to enjoy fine wine.

The place is nice enough.

But it's lacking two key elements.

And what might those be?

Music and...

Friends.

Not only do you know wine.

You know how to enjoy life.

Let me introduce myself

Charlie law

I own this winery

I've heard all about you.

I work for a wine magazine

Rose

I'm a wine critic.

I assume I won't be getting

a good review from you.

Sorry.

- It was nice meeting you, I should go.

- Wait.

Now that we have music.

All you need is a companion.

Care to be my friend?

I already have plenty of friends.

How about.

We do an interview?

Would you be interested?

Call me.

Bye.

Why isn't he calling?

He will soon.

How do you know he'll call?

How do you know he won't?

He...

"It's me Charlie. I'll call you now."

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