The Quantum Price: Ethan Price Book One by Malcolm Murdock

The Quantum Price: Ethan Price Book One by Malcolm Murdock

Author:Malcolm Murdock [Murdock, Malcolm]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2019-07-16T00:00:00+00:00


Forty-Five

“Tell me, Alex, have you lost control of your mind, or just your agent?” There was no preamble as Sophia Holmes’ hologram sprang to life over Fletcher’s desk.

“It’s under control.”

“Like hell it is. Your man had a running gun battle with Assembler thugs on the banks of the Mississippi. A hundred yards from a couple of kids. If I didn’t know better I’d say Price had completely left the reservation. You do realize we need Anderson’s vote by next week, correct? It sure looks to me like Price isn’t helping us get there.”

“He’s malfunctioning. We’re bringing him back in. It’s routine maintenance, alright? Some lab tech screwed up. It’s not a problem.”

“Let me make one thing clear, Fletcher, in case it’s not already: I’m not going to the gallows because you shit the bed.”

“Calm down. We’ve covered our tracks too well for that. Worst case they shut down a footnote security program as ineffective.”

“Really? Is that what Senator Anderson thought when you spoke this morning?”

For the space of a breath, Fletcher found himself scrambling to catch up. How did Holmes already know about his run-in with Anderson? Fletcher silently cursed himself for underestimating her.

“Weren’t going to share that little tidbit, were you? Don’t try to outplay me, Fletcher. It won’t work. And don’t be naive: if this thing goes south there’s no comfortable retirement for you. At best you’ll rot in a prison cell the rest of your life. At best. Someone’s taking the fall if our little operation breaks down, and don’t think for one minute it’s going to be me. Now fix it.”

She killed the connection without another word.



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