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random chance – we got lucky. But that’s the only break we need.”
    Leo’s voice quieted. “Where is he?”
    “We’ve narrowed it to an address in Kosovo.”
    “How?”
    Rudolf lifted a brow. “We did it. That’s all that’s important. We just got the information this afternoon.”
    “And the Americans?”
    “We’ve alerted them.”
    “I wish you hadn’t.”
    It was Rudolf’s turn to sigh. “Our agency isn’t what it once was. Information is fungible – the Americans have many sources, including in Russia. If we don’t tell them in a timely manner, they’ll discover it eventually, and then they’ll reciprocate by holding out on us when we most need them to cooperate. We can’t afford that.”
    “The more who know a secret, the less of a secret it is – I still wish you’d delayed telling them until you had a chance to run it by me.”
    Rudolf’s face could have been carved from alabaster. “What’s done is done. I have other operational concerns I must deal with, so I made a judgment call. There was no other prudent way to proceed.”
    Leo frowned. “Back to the woman. What of her?”
    “We’ve got the local police involved.” Rudolf waved off Leo’s obvious alarm. “Don’t worry. Nothing active. They’ve been asked to watch the address and report back, nothing more.”
    “Police? If they’re anything like ours, they’re bunglers.”
    “Which is why we’re only asking them to watch the house.”
    “How are you going to take over from them?”
    “I’ve already got something in the works. Unfortunately, because this is an unsanctioned operation, I need to invent a pretense to have her taken into custody. But I’ve already done so, and by tomorrow we should be in position to move.”
    “You aren’t sending in your own people?”
    “Of course I am. But it’s not like the old days – we can’t just put a wet team on a private jet and do whatever we want. We have to tread lightly. Diplomacy must be observed.” Rudolf finished his drink. “Some of our neighbors are rather nervous, given our recent politically sensitive actions, so this must be handled delicately.”
    “To be clear, you haven’t spotted her . Only this…partner?”
    “Correct. But we’ll be notified the moment she shows her face.”
    “What if they’re no longer working together?”
    “I don’t deal in hypotheticals or speculation. We’ll maintain surveillance and see if she surfaces. Worst case, when the Americans take him, we’ll ensure he’s questioned about her.”
    Leo drained his glass and set it down in front of him. “She killed my brother, Rudolf. I want her.”
    “And you shall have her.” Rudolf cleared his throat. “She has eluded us for some time, but everybody makes mistakes eventually, and her partner is the key that will be her undoing.” He spread his hands before him. “A transfer tomorrow morning would be essential to lubricating cooperation in Kosovo. The locals there need to be paid, as well as those on my end who will have to approve an action. And then there’s the matter of the cost of extracting the woman from foreign soil…” Rudolf mentioned a number. Leo didn’t blink.
    “Same account as always?” Leo asked softly.
    “That will work.” Rudolf eyed Leo. “I will handle this personally. I’ve already prepared my office for the eventuality of my travel to Kosovo. Once funds are dispersed, we can move. I’ll leave nothing to chance.”
    “I’ve paid a steep price already.”
    “Yes, and those funds are the reason we are so close. Notify me when the transfer is made, and we’ll put the finishing touches in place.”
    Leo contemplated his empty glass. “It would be a shame if anything went wrong, Rudolf. It’s a lot of money to put up without her having materialized yet.”
    “Which is why I said I will attend to this myself. Your money won’t be wasted, I assure you.” Rudolf cleared his throat. “What about the other matter? The transaction for the