Trying not to think about the grime coating the headset, Nikolai inserted his change and punched in Kostya's number.įrom the gruff, heavy sound of Kosyta's voice when he answered, he had been asleep. He made sure to get his change in quarters and dimes so he could use the ancient payphone along the side of the building. He went inside and bought a cup of coffee and three prepaid cell phones. Nodding, he stepped out of the car and closed the door. "I'd expect nothing else from you."ĭavid smiled at him. Instead, he muttered, "If I have to fly to London, I'm going first class and staying at a five-star hotel and eating at the best restaurants, and I'm charging it all to your account." To his credit, David didn't seem flustered by the realization that a client was about to do something stupid. If not, I'm sure you can point me in the right direction for a good attorney overseas." "I know, David." He shrugged off the other man's hand. "I'll fucking swim if I have to because I'm not missing her show." "There is more than one way to get across that fucking ocean, and I'm going to find one." The car slowed to a stop, and he unbuckled his belt. "To see my wife," he replied matter-of-factly. "It's not a problem."ĭavid's eyes narrowed. "I can take you home." David seemed surprised by the instruction he had given their driver. The driver lowered the partition, and he ordered, "Drop me off at the convenience store on the next corner." Nikolai sat forward and tapped on the glass divider between the rear and front seats.
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