Bradshaw screamed, his entire body convulsing. "I know Rashid has it! I can getit!"
John's face was completely expressionless. The man was a walking killingmachine.
Rainier nodded and John ripped the knife free. Then he wiped the bloodied blade on Bradshaw's back before re-sheathingit.
Rainier leaned down close so Bradshaw could see his face. "You've got 48 hours. After that, John here is going to start with that precious wife you're so proud of. So, if you're thinking about running, don't, because I’ll murder your entirefamily."
Bradshaw clutched his wounded hand to his chest, obviously struggling for control. "Yes, sir. I'll get you thegold."
"Good. I've eaten dinner with your wife multiple times. I really hate killing people I know. I'm sure she would appreciate your resiliency." Rainier went back to his chair behind the desk and eased into the seat. "John, he's bleeding on mydesk."
John grabbed Bradshaw’s collar once more and yanked him to his feet, ripped open the door and shoved the colonel outside. He'd have his guard stay on Bradshaw, make sure the man didn't try to take his wife and get out of thecountry.
General Rainier could practically feel victory within his grasp. The photo of Hicks had given them a solid starting point of where to locate the team, and with the gold, he'd be able to tap into more resources to quickly track them down and use them to force Dr. Averton to recreate the serum. He'd have Project Mayhem back up and running soon. Verysoon.
Then he’d make an example of every man on Mayhem so that no one would ever have the guts to betray himagain.
