“We’ve established that you had Ms. Soun and her father killed,” said Darque. “Would you like to deny you were instrumental in the death of a Border Patrol Agent during the plot to have Viper’s team enter the US?”
Jeng was silent while he considered his response, but Darque knew Viper heard the question, and that he was probably beginning to assess his future.
“I think I mentioned my time was short,” Darque said as he applied a little pressure with the pistol.
“No,” Jeng finally said as his shoulders slumped forward in resignation. “The Agent’s death was part of my plan.”
“Now we’re getting somewhere,” said Darque.
Viper hadn’t moved an inch, thanks in part to Bill’s vigilance, but he was beginning to understand just how tenuous a position he was in.
“You’ve gone through a lot of tro
