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“I expected that But there’s another reason I’o as planned, it’s always possible that Jia li and thee hope to hear, in which case I’ll have to see who the mole is with my own eyes”

After that, neither of them had much to say The sense of accomplishment they’d experienced soon ebbed, and tension crackled cross-country, as they waited for news and waited to act

“It’s been hours, Terri,” Si their concerns aloud “I’m worried I know Aidan And so do you He wouldn’t wait He’d move in the moment the opportunity presented itself”

“Which itto be the voice of reason “There’s a young woent, and well-trained He’ll do this and do it right”

“I know I just…” Simone’s mouth snapped shut Who was this apprehensive wo cool under pressure was essential, both at Zermatt and at McKinsey Yet here she was, seized by raw nerves and acting like a rookie

“I apologize, Terri Let’s chalk it up to the fact that I’ood surveillance material I’m too type A proactive”

“Sitting on h for me, too,” Terri replied “And like you, I’h “Plus, it’s worse for you I’m not emotionally involved”

“You’re right” Si Despite the total professionalis Zermatt business, their personal relationship was hardly a secret to the teah stakes, just like all of ours But noe’re talking about a life-or-death mission”

“Aidan’s a survivor He’ll be fine”

As she spoke, there was a beep on the line, followed by the audio announce conference call…” and then their team leader’s familiar voice: “Aidan”

Osijek Airport

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