by sunrise. When we have them we will move from there. Everyone get some shuteye - well, SJ, I guess you’ll get what rest you can as I need you on this,” Elizabeth said with a concerned look on her face.
“Ok, it’s all good Duarte - I’ll work my sleep around things and we’ll have those names,” said SJ who was a man of good work ethic.
Elizabeth’s team had a very high regard of her. She had a reputation in the agency, which preceded her. Her reputation was that of efficiency, professionalism and dedication. They did not know much regarding her personal life.
CHAPTER EIGHT
Just around midnight, Dmitry’s plane touched down at the airport. Stepping off the plane Dmitry said: “Ah, the pollution of this lovely city,” as he took a deep breath in sarcasm.
“Yeah, it certainly isn’t fresh like Bogota! I told you Dmitry, we’ve got to get some business there!” exclaimed Juan.
“You’re funny! Don’t you remember you’re like a celebrity there? Not exactly good for our low profile operation,” replied Dmitry.
“You all don’t know what you’re talking about. Germany is the most beautiful place in the world! End of dispute!” said Max.
“I have other views on Germany, but we won’t go there,” replied Dmitry as they proceeded towards the airport terminal.
“We need to get to work on things. I am staying in the Grand Hyatt downtown. You guys will stay in the Marriott Suites just on the outside of the central business district,” Dmitry said as they got into their black luxury SUV.
“Why do you always get the five star suites?” replied Juan rhetorically.
“Max, you have all the programs set to go, right?” asked Dmitry as he poured himself a glass of vodka from the mini bar in the SUV.
“Yes, all is set. Juan does his part with the Judicial Police and the private security control and we are in,” replied Max very matter-of-fact.
“I will be setting up a security command station to override the internal computer security systems and the operational security response systems of the bank. This will work on queue with Max’s program which brings down the ‘gate’ to the National Bank of Mexico and brings the funds up into the US Federal Reserve Bank and out of there to a ‘black hole’ with gates closed behind it and from there to your bank,” replied Juan looking at Max with spite for not providing more details.
“Good, Juan, I’m glad you’re kept informed of all of the technical details,” said Dmitry as he downed his vodka. “Now, my job is to be here as the businessman. I will show up in the bank tomorrow morning and inquire about my account. Spend a couple days around town ‘enjoying myself’ while we get our plan done,” Dmitry said with complete confidence that their plan was brilliant and would work.
They soon arrived at the Marriott Suites where Dmitry dropped off Juan and Max who then proceeded to check into their rooms. Moving on to downtown Mexico City, Dmitry arrived at the Grand Hyatt and checked in. His suite was one floor beneath Elizabeth’s. A coincidence they would both find advantageous.
Dmitry settled into his suite which had a beautiful view of the city, king size bed, large bathroom, dining room and kitchen facilities and of course a bar supplied with his staple drink: vodka. “Wow, this hotel really knows how to serve a Russian businessman!” Dmitry thought. He unpacked his suitcase and turned on the TV to BBC. He made it a point to keep abreast of international news so he would be able to move around different world events. “Same old shit, different day,” he thought. After unpacking Dmitry went to sleep, planning to be up by 10am to get to the bank by 11:30am and then to lunch.
CHAPTER NINE
By 7:30am Elizabeth was up, dressed and ready for her day. She had a
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