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  2. ALSO BY TOM CLANCY
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Since she was highly distracted at the moment, it was the perfect time for him to go and check out the warehouse that Paul told him about last night.

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Paul was just sitting down at his desk when Bai appeared, bleary-eyed and yawning.

“Long night?” Paul asked.

“My cousin’s birthday party. I think I drank a little too much, but lots of fun and lots of pretty girls. Lah.”

“Feel free to take a nap. I’m just sitting here, working.”

“I might get a cup of coffee. Do you want something?”

“No, thanks.”

Bai stepped out of the door just as Jack stepped in.

“I’m heading over to the warehouse now. You want to tag along?”

“I’ve got plenty to do here, but thanks.”

“I’ll call you if I find anything.”

“Be careful, Jack.”

“Careful? Why? We’re talking about a case of bad bookkeeping, not an Al-Qaeda bomb-making factory.”

“Just watch your back.”

“You, too.”

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Lian was still talking to her brother when Jack walked past her door. They locked eyes for a moment, but she didn’t stop speaking to Yong as Jack marched away. She did, however, pick up a phone.

Jack approached the security desk. Park was on the phone and standing at the security desk, towering over the young woman who manned the station. He glanced up just as Jack was passing through.

“Do you need anything, Mr. Ryan?” Park asked.

“Nah, I’m good. Thanks.”

“Going somewhere?”

Jack flashed a smile. “Aren’t we all?” He pushed against the security door to leave, but it was locked.

Jack turned around. Park was smiling at him, the phone still in his hand.

“Tell your boss I don’t need a babysitter. I’m just taking a drive.”

“I’m happy to drive you to wherever you want to go.”

“I’ve got my own car.”

“It’s not an easy city to navigate.”

Jack’s foul mood suddenly boiled over. He stormed over to Park and got in his face. The ex–ROK marine didn’t flinch. They stared daggers at each other. The young woman they were standing over was afraid they were going to throw punches. “Eh, guys?”

Jack took a deep breath, realizing he’d lost control. He took a step back. He pointed at the phone still in Park’s hand. “Let me talk to your boss.”

Park bounced the phone in his hand like he was weighing it before finally handing it to Jack.

“Listen, Ms. Fairchild. Me being followed around isn’t part of the deal. I’m heading out and I don’t want or need anyone to tag along. Is that clear?”

“Perfectly,” Lian said on the other end of the line. “May I ask where you are going?”

“Sure, you can ask.”