Regardless of any protests that their relationship is only professional, Dakho’s voice is tinged with something which could be regret; might be admiration. “The woman, Juliana, had set up an elaborate scheme which convinced him she had a sniper in place. With the woman Mitch and his daughter in the sniper’s sights. Klempner surrendered to save them.”
Launching myself from my seat. “I need to call Hickman…”
The staccato voice speaks quickly. “Relax, James. It was a hoax. What Juliana displayed to him was not a live feed, but doctored footage she had taken herself some months previously, while she was still in your country. The two women were never in any danger. However, she was convincing. Mr Klempner believed her and he surrendered himself to her.”
“So…” It’s Francis, pen trembling ove
