Chapter 9Queensland
Eagles Nest
Balancing his glass on the bar, Jack balefully surveyed the room. Sitting comfortably waiting for him to speak were his cousin Duncan, his wife Ailsa and his Aussie bodyguard, a bruiser from the seedier streets of Brisbane called Marc. “This deal isn’t for shrinking violets so listen close, it’s our ticket to the big time,” he began.
“How’s it any different from past jobs?” asked Marc, his blue eyes alert and his uncombed blonde hair half covering a hardened face. Jack had bought his loyalty years ago and there was nothing he wouldn’t do for the boss.
“Chalk and Cheese. This is bigger than anything you’ve ever dreamed about, so do exactly as I tell you,” Jack told him. “The stakes are too high to fail; you are now part of a multi-national operation.”
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