The Courier by Gordon J. Campbell

Author:Gordon J. Campbell [Campbell, Gordon J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-09-15T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

Tokyo

His iPhone vibrated, and Shimano looked at the caller identification displaying an unregistered number. “Good evening,” he said.

“We initiated action on the little favor your suppliers requested, and you’re in deep shit,” said Sato.

Shimano reacted like a heavyweight fighter taking a solid punch to his solar plexus. His neck muscles tightened, sweat dripped down his back, and he felt his chest constrict. Shimano listened to the mobster breathe on the other end of the line, and his hand started to tremble.

“Do you have any idea about the trouble your request caused the family? Don’t answer. I will speak slowly to be sure you understand. We have a younger brother requiring treatment from an orthopedic surgeon. An apprentice is in intensive care following neurosurgery. A second employee was drowned in the Meguro River, and one requires plastic surgery to repair his face. What were you thinking when you asked us to do this favor for you?”

Shimano lost control of his right hand and it spasmed, requiring a white-knuckle grip to hold the phone. “I’m sorry, this is terrible news. Would you mind explaining what happened?” he asked.

Sato laughed. “It’s simple. We had two chances and sent six tough soldiers to shake up your American lowlife, and he kicked our asses. My men had weapons, and he was unarmed, but things got complicated. You asked us for a simple favor but didn’t mention we’d be facing trained mercenaries,” said Sato.

Shimano heard Sato take a deep, angry drag on a cigarette. “He had assistance and these guys were decisive, violent, and as effective as any of my elite soldiers. Westwood and a friend got reinforced when we had them on the ropes,” said Sato.

“What friend? I am confused. They were rescued?” asked Shimano.

“The brethren at the Inuzawa-kai believe you set us up. Did your supplier pay you to organize a little confrontation between professional soldiers and my men?” asked Sato. Shimano heard him suck on his cigarette and winced.

“This is unfortunate,” replied Shimano.

“You are right, my old friend. It’s unfortunate for me, my men, for you, and your damn supplier. Think about it. A big SUV came flying in to rescue your loser American. This can’t be a coincidence. What the fuck are you doing?” asked Sato.

“I came to you with one hell of an opportunity, and unfortunately the deal has some strings attached. You received all the data available to me. Do you want me to tell the supplier to cancel the project and embellish on the fact that you don’t have the capability or guts to see it through to completion?” asked Shimano.

“Shut up and listen, you little shit. Do you think your supplier is going to protect you once the product arrives in the United States? The only thing keeping you alive is the possibility of continued business and excessive fucking profits for everyone involved,” said Sato.

Sweat ran down Shimano’s face. “The rewards from this operation will far exceed the risk. Our supplier asked to have one man removed, and your organization failed to complete the assignment.

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