The Elephant Game by Andrew Watts

Author:Andrew Watts [Watts, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Point Whiskey Publishing
Published: 2017-12-10T22:00:00+00:00

Natesh said, “You must despise me.”

They were in a room on the third floor of his hotel. Tetsuo had rented it out earlier that day, just before he’d picked up David at the airport. The tech team had come in, checked it for bugs, and then installed their own video and audio equipment. CIA countersurveillance teams were scattered around the block and in the hotel. A large portion of Agency resources in Japan were on this case now. If they could get one of Jinshan’s inner circle to turn and could extract what he knew, that could be a game changer.

Tetsuo said, “The important thing is that you’re here now, and you’re willing to help. Is that an accurate statement?”

“It is.” Natesh looked down at the floor, defeated. “I can’t go back to them. I don’t know why I thought they were right. Their end state is inspiring. But I’ve seen enough death up close now. I’ve seen Lena Chou and Cheng Jinshan for what they truly are. And I don’t want to be a part of that.”

David tried hard to control his emotions. This guy had betrayed his country and nearly gotten David killed. He was complicit in conspiracy, and his contributions to Jinshan’s operation had cost hundreds of lives, many of them Americans. David would like nothing more than to take him to the top floor and throw him off the building. But Susan and Tetsuo had convinced him of his value. If they could successfully recruit him to work for the CIA, then there was important work that Natesh could still do.

“I don’t want to go to jail. I know what I’ve done is wrong, but I also know what the US government will likely do to me once I get back on American soil.”

Tetsuo leaned forward in his chair and lightly slapped Natesh on the knee. Like they were friends, buddies. Like he was trying to cheer him up. He was, David realized. Tetsuo was working on him. Trying to establish a connection. Trust.

“We will take care of you. I’m not going to lie, I read about Lena Chou. She’s very impressive. So is Jinshan. They could have convinced a lot of people. We don’t blame you, Natesh, and you shouldn’t blame yourself. And if you’re worried about repercussions, then talk to us. It will go a long way back in Washington if you’re cooperating. Give us a sign of good faith. Let’s start a discussion—what can you help us with? What did you see over the past few weeks and months that we don’t know about?”

Natesh’s expression grew more positive the longer Tetsuo spoke. David could see that the Japanese-American man clearly knew his craft. He had simultaneously injected Natesh with a boost of confidence and begun the interrogation process.

Natesh said, “Plans. I know what Jinshan intends to do. I know where they plan to strike, what their strategy is. Excuse me for saying this, but Jinshan is way ahead of you. And if you are going to stop him, you’ll need what I have.

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