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2024-10-29 19:42:56“I’m glad you agreed to meet me in public,” said Jake, making himself comfortable on the cane chair.
He was sitting across from the Russian guy who had demanded to meet with him 48 hours ago. Jake had chosen the patio of a classy restaurant as their meeting point.
It was a pleasantly sunny afternoon and people were going about their business as usual, oblivious to the presence of armed security men in the area disguised as tourists.
Ivan shrugged indifferently. “I could still kill you here if I want. Makes no difference to me.”
“So, it doesn’t matter to you that you’ll be killed too?”
“Unlike you, I do not fear death. As long as I succeed in my mission, nothing else matters.”
“I see… what is it you wanted to discuss with me?” Jake asked, changing the topic which was now making him uneasy. “What do you want from me?”
“That is a two hu
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