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“Don’t be alarues We have arranged for you to quietly leave China The government is prepared to ith Pyramid while you are out of the country”

“I suppose that may work,” Wen Lo said with reluctance

“We will need to knohere and how to reach the nu said

“Impossible! We never rams”

A sad look came to the colonel’s face

“That is a sha said “I’m afraid the onus will fall entirely on your shoulders You will be brought to trial, and the outcoone conclusion An example will be made of you”

Wen Lo ell aware of the consequences of being made an example of in China He knew a number of the men who had been tried and executed for corrupt business practices

“Very well,” Wen Lo said with a deep sigh “We use a sis”

The colonel reached into his pocket and pulled out a pen and a save to Wen Lo After a few seconds of hesitation, Wen Lo jotted down a number and handed back the pad and pen

“Thank you,” Ming said, inspecting the nuible He tucked the pad and pen back in his pocket “Noe can deal with your future How does London sound, for a start? We can move you around, to Paris and New York, as need be And, when it’s safe, we can bring you hoain”

Wen Lo’s htened

“London is fine I have a town house in Soho”

“Too public The government will find you a less obvious place to live Do you still play tennis?”

“Every day It’s my passion”

“Splendid You will have endless time to work on your backhand”