WhatOs that, Maggie?

  His executive officerOs fingers clattered across her keyboard again, and a third wall screen lit, filling with the image of Randi Russell. I think we had best declare this young lady radioactive. I donOt think we should ever tap her as an outside asset again.

  Why so, Maggie? According to JonOs report, Ms. RussellOs actions have been exemplary. She has a history of successful operations with him.

  Yes, sir, but sheOs CIA, and the Agency knows Covert One is out here now. They donOt know exactly who or what we are yet, but they donOt like our authority and the way we keep tapping their assets. TheyOre starting to sniff around, hunting for a line on us. Ms. Russell can bore-sight two of our prime ciphers, and we could get some comeback through her. I think we need to keep her distanced in the future.

  Klein shook his head. I disagree. I believe we have another option.

  WhatOs that, sir?

  We donOt distance her. We absorb her. We bring her all the way in.

  Maggie lifted an eyebrow. We recruit her as a mobile cipher?

  Why not? Ms. Russell has the package. She has an excellent set of skills. She has the experience, and she doesnOt have any connections or attachments.

  Except to the Agency.

  We can work around that. Klein smiled to himself, like a fencer flexing a new foil. In fact, we may be able to make use of it.

  As you wish, sir. Maggie sounded dubious. Do you want me to set up a recruitment approach?

  No…not quite yet. But letOs keep an eye on her. Silver-flag her file and redesignate her as a special asset; then have her placed under a loose assessment surveillance. WeOll wait for another opportunity to team her with Smith and Metrace, and then…we shall see what we shall see.

  Very good, sir.

  A silver border blipped into existence around Randi RussellOs photo. Fred Klein leaned forward in his chair, his hands clasped, his expression intent. Welcome to the firm, Ms. Russell, he murmured to the blonde womanOs image.

  Table of Contents

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  Part 8

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  Part 10

  Part 11

  Part 12

  Part 13

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