Page 92 of Undercover Savior

“Apologies. It would obviously not be secret if you knew.”

“There was one other I found of particular interest. While the evidence is very vague, I suspect he may be playing both sides against each other. Meaning, the UK’s allies versus the combined efforts of Russia and China.”

“He would do, wouldn’t he?” I muttered.

“The most important piece of information in that communication is a name—Labyrinth.”

“He toys with the demise of civilization,” I said under my breath.

“You may be right,” Con said with a heavy sigh.

“How much of this does Fallon know?” I asked.

“None.”

“Is there a reason she and Sullivan shouldn’t be made aware?”

“Tag, Gus, and I discussed it. The decision to either share or withhold information must be unanimous.”

“Appreciated. I’m in favor of looping them in.”

“As am I,” said Gus.

“Shall I assume the two of you are opposed?”

“Not necessarily,” said Con.

“But?”

When neither Con nor Tag spoke, Gus did. “They’re worried about a leak.”

I shook my head. “The NDA.”

“Versus the biggest and perhaps most important story of their careers?” said Con.

“I don’t believe it’s about their careers.” I glanced at the women a second time. “What do you suggest?”

“We brief them on the Russian and Chinese connection as well as Weber’s yet undiscovered secret identity.”

“And leave out the project name?”

Con nodded. “As well as the UK connection.”

I cocked my head. “That part does seem somewhat obvious. The UK is Tower-Meridian’s base of operation.”

“Which is why it makes the most sense that the secret research facility is here.”

“Meaning in Scotland?”

“Yes,” he responded.

“It gives us something to go on, which makes me think six heads are better than four. Meaning?—”

“We know what you mean, Ash,” snapped Tag.

“Apologies,” I said, noticing both women raised their heads. I leaned in closer. “The danger is they’re both intuitive enough to know we’re holding something back. In which case, they may do the same.”

“While none of us has influence over Fallon, you do with Sullivan, Ash,” said Gus.

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