Alexei poured a glass of wine, then opened his nearly indestructible, military-grade laptop. His lifestyle warranted a more durable computer, since he was constantly breaking them. The thing was heavy and unattractive, but didn"t get destroyed in remote areas of the world. It also featured a built-in wireless interface and satellite phone attachment.
Currently, he was in a villa off the coast of the Mediterranean. He had a breathtaking view of the moonlight dancing above the sea. Alexei loved the evenings here almost as much as the daylight hours. He loved how the moonlight reflected against the smooth domes and curves of the most unusual villa in which he was currently staying.
The villa was more of a compound than a single residence. Situated on top of a cliff, it was accessible only f
