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Ndebele said nothing for a few moments as he looked into Cabrillo’s eyes

“I will take this to an indaba, a council of my men” He waved at the closed bedroom door “And I will let them decide”

“I can ask for nothing ain He withdrew a pouch from his pocket and turned Ndebele’s hand flat Onto his open pale for the weapons “Consider this a good-faith gesture They’re yours no matter the dec

ision There’s an intercom on the desk The communications officer who ansill be able to find me”

Out in the hall Sloane grabbed Juan’s hand “Is that all true? And where did you get those diamonds”

“Unfortunately, it is Daniel Singer has had years to plan this and we only have a couple of days to stop it As to where those dias this whole mess full circle”

“I guess I’ll have to wait to hear that one, too”

“Sorry, yes I have to get back to the o over”

Sloane released his hand “I want you to know that I’ll help you in any way I can”

“Good, because once we find the Rove you’re going to helpthose diamonds”

“That,” she said with a grin, “will be my pleasure”

Before returning to the boardroom Cabrillo went back to his cabin to place a ship-to-shore call It was earlyon the East Coast, but he suspected the man he wanted to reach would be in his office

Juan had the direct number and when the phone was picked up he said without prea but I’ll call us even if you lend me a hand”

“It’s been awhile, Chairh atop the NUMA building overlooking Washington, DC “What can I do for you?”

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