DIAMONDS BEST FRIEND OR FOE? by Albert Able

Author:Albert Able
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781906658342

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The Controller telephoned a selected member of his own group. The details of the so-called “official government visit” to the diamond concession were carefully repeated. “These are definitely freelance operators!” – was the immediate reply. “We are fully aware of the official government position. As you know, this whole operation is designed to work to our mutual advantage. I will have to double check with one of my operatives. Then I’ll advise you whether we are to resolve the problem ourselves or leave it to the military. I should be back to you within the hour.”

The Syndicate’s influence was legendary. Their expertise had been honed over many years of co-operating with rebel regimes and maverick political entrepreneurs. Their reputation for retribution was so formidable that even the most manic and blood-thirsty of the tyrannical African leaders recognised the wisdom of working with them, rather than against them. Both parties usually realised that the day would inevitably come when they could manage without each other; and so they coexisted, relatively comfortably, for their short-term mutual interests.

Strangely enough, The Syndicate’s appetite for vengeance was usually limited to ‘current activities only’ and rarely extended to the point where it would either risk their own exposure or prove to be blatantly uneconomic.

Sly’s personal telephone buzzed. He picked it up immediately. “Sly”, he answered.

The voice on the other end did not introduce itself. There was no need. It was his Controller’s direct line. “They are mavericks and we are to dispose of them ourselves. Did the major and his lieutenant say exactly when they are due to return?”

“Every seven days, they said. The lieutenant is supposed to collect the stones and change the guard. We don’t know how often the major will visit. Seven days makes it next Wednesday”, Sly replied cautiously.

“Okay then, you will have to deal with the soldiers at the camp on Wednesday and not before. They will certainly have some sort of communication system. If they fail to establish their rendezvous, it will put their officers on their guard. Deal with the lieutenant and the fresh soldiers when they arrive. Your own security men will know how to handle it.”

`”Consider it done!” Sly replied almost cheerfully, and replaced the receiver, a cocktail of adrenalin-inducing excitement and anxiety surging through his body. He shivered involuntarily. He knew that it was in fact pure fear.

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