am hearing and I think I should
be able to turn you into a true global organization. Let’s raise
the toast.’ Lucas smiled and emptied his glass. He had done really
well considering the very limited resources that he had. He
couldn’t believe that convincing the Russian would be so easy. Now,
all he needed to do was extract information on possible safe houses
in Havana where Annie could have been held hostage.
‘ Well Mr. Rosmus didn’t look too
happy when he left the room earlier. Is everything all right? As
far as I know, given his credentials and the inputs from Interpol,
he is your right hand man.’ Romanovich was in a mood to brag. He
talked about how he had set up is operations in Cuba a few years
back and how Rosmus had ensured that every single person ranging
from politicians, bureaucrats to even the law enforcement agencies
had complied with the demands that Romanovich had put up. Well
Rosmus’s way of working always ensured there was a bit of a blood
trail, but that in return also served the purpose of setting an
example for all those who dared to oppose him. Now Cuba is
completely under my control. Anything and anyone that goes in and
out of the country must have approval from my men.
Lucas presented an amused look and
directly asked the question, ’With all due respect, in spite of
your authority across Cuba, I don’t think Cuba is still safe for
business. The primetime news agencies were reporting about a
suspected missile attack somewhere near Havana as well as the fact
that a gunship had destroyed a reputed hotel yesterday. Based on
this scenario have you ever considered building a safe house or a
fortress for yourself, in case your organization came under attack
in Havana?’
Lucas had managed to hurt
Romanovich’s pride by questioning his authority in the country.
Romanovich’s face had turned red as he lighted another cigar. ‘Mr.
Adams, first you come to me for help and then you decide to taunt
me and my authority in Cuba. Well, if you must know the truth, the
gunship that destroyed the hotel belonged to me. This is the second
Indian agent that I have eliminated within the last month. The same
folks who are causing you pain in the Indian subcontinent, are
present here too; just that they are here with a death wish, and
I’m granting their wish. I have a third one that was recently
captured alive, you can only imagine how I’ll create an example out
of that agent so that they never ever dare to set foot on the Cuban
soil.
Rosmus is personally taking care
of it as we speak. As of the missile attack, it was actually a
series of IEDs. Rosmus had personally ensured that the whole
operation went smooth and the community was destroyed. We had
information from India that the community had several Cuban
residents who were helping the secret agents from India.’ The
mobile phone vibrated as Romanovich checked the notification. He
remained still for some time, then reached for the drawer, before
continuing his narration. ‘So, it had to be destroyed; once again
an example was set to ensure no one else dares to do the same type
of mistakes in future. After all, Rosmus belonged to the Russian
mafia before I roped him in. So you need not worry Mr. Adams, as I
had said earlier, even a fly cannot enter or exit Cuba without my
men knowing about it.
Now tell me Mr. Adams, why and how
a man like you would carry a gun in my hotel without the security
agencies knowing about it. Also my security agents have informed me
that you were using a room which is currently allocated to some
other guest. I think you have been lying about a lot of things Mr.
Adams, or should I say Mr. Lucas’
Romanovich brought out and pointed
a pistol at Lucas while alerting his guards by pressing the panic
button on the side of the minibar. Lucas’s cover was blown. Someone
had clearly disclosed his identity along with his aliases. Even if
they had tracked his movement using the
be able to turn you into a true global organization. Let’s raise
the toast.’ Lucas smiled and emptied his glass. He had done really
well considering the very limited resources that he had. He
couldn’t believe that convincing the Russian would be so easy. Now,
all he needed to do was extract information on possible safe houses
in Havana where Annie could have been held hostage.
‘ Well Mr. Rosmus didn’t look too
happy when he left the room earlier. Is everything all right? As
far as I know, given his credentials and the inputs from Interpol,
he is your right hand man.’ Romanovich was in a mood to brag. He
talked about how he had set up is operations in Cuba a few years
back and how Rosmus had ensured that every single person ranging
from politicians, bureaucrats to even the law enforcement agencies
had complied with the demands that Romanovich had put up. Well
Rosmus’s way of working always ensured there was a bit of a blood
trail, but that in return also served the purpose of setting an
example for all those who dared to oppose him. Now Cuba is
completely under my control. Anything and anyone that goes in and
out of the country must have approval from my men.
Lucas presented an amused look and
directly asked the question, ’With all due respect, in spite of
your authority across Cuba, I don’t think Cuba is still safe for
business. The primetime news agencies were reporting about a
suspected missile attack somewhere near Havana as well as the fact
that a gunship had destroyed a reputed hotel yesterday. Based on
this scenario have you ever considered building a safe house or a
fortress for yourself, in case your organization came under attack
in Havana?’
Lucas had managed to hurt
Romanovich’s pride by questioning his authority in the country.
Romanovich’s face had turned red as he lighted another cigar. ‘Mr.
Adams, first you come to me for help and then you decide to taunt
me and my authority in Cuba. Well, if you must know the truth, the
gunship that destroyed the hotel belonged to me. This is the second
Indian agent that I have eliminated within the last month. The same
folks who are causing you pain in the Indian subcontinent, are
present here too; just that they are here with a death wish, and
I’m granting their wish. I have a third one that was recently
captured alive, you can only imagine how I’ll create an example out
of that agent so that they never ever dare to set foot on the Cuban
soil.
Rosmus is personally taking care
of it as we speak. As of the missile attack, it was actually a
series of IEDs. Rosmus had personally ensured that the whole
operation went smooth and the community was destroyed. We had
information from India that the community had several Cuban
residents who were helping the secret agents from India.’ The
mobile phone vibrated as Romanovich checked the notification. He
remained still for some time, then reached for the drawer, before
continuing his narration. ‘So, it had to be destroyed; once again
an example was set to ensure no one else dares to do the same type
of mistakes in future. After all, Rosmus belonged to the Russian
mafia before I roped him in. So you need not worry Mr. Adams, as I
had said earlier, even a fly cannot enter or exit Cuba without my
men knowing about it.
Now tell me Mr. Adams, why and how
a man like you would carry a gun in my hotel without the security
agencies knowing about it. Also my security agents have informed me
that you were using a room which is currently allocated to some
other guest. I think you have been lying about a lot of things Mr.
Adams, or should I say Mr. Lucas’
Romanovich brought out and pointed
a pistol at Lucas while alerting his guards by pressing the panic
button on the side of the minibar. Lucas’s cover was blown. Someone
had clearly disclosed his identity along with his aliases. Even if
they had tracked his movement using the
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