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Oxley ible under his breath as Sarason stepped toward Moore But Zolar stretched out an arh our masquerade"

"I do"

"Shall I assume you wish to make a counterproposal, Dr Moore?"

Moore glanced at his wife She looked strangely withdrawn Then he turned to Zolar "If our expertise leads you to the treasure, I don't think a twenty percent share is out of line"

The brothers stared at one another for severalOxley and Zolar couldn't see Sarason's face behind the ski mask but they could see their br

other's eyes blaze with fury

Zolar nodded "Considering the potential for incredible riches, I do believe Dr Moore is being quite generous"

"I agree," said Oxley "All things considered, the good professor's offer is not exorbitant" He held out his hand "You and Mrs Moore have a deal If we find the treasure, your share is twenty percent"

Moore shook hands He turned to his wife and smiled as if blissfully unaware of their death sentence

"Well, et to work?"

THE DEMON OF DEATH

October 22, 1998

Washington, DC

She aiting at the curb outside the ter under the e area of Dulles airport Congresswolasses that hid her incredible violet eyes, rose from behind the wheel, and perched on top of the car seat She waved, her hands covered with supple leather driving gloves

A tall woman with an exquisitely proportioned Sharon Stone body, she earing red leather pants and jacket over a black turtleneck sweater Everyone within twenty meters, male and feht, fire engine red, 1953 Allard J2X sports car She and the car were both classic works of stylish elegance, and they made a perfect match