Chapter 31
[Stockholm, Sweden]
(September 9, 2013)
"I'm surprised to see you at the door." Vilken went and gave his girlfriend a kiss. "You missed me, Kim?"
"How was your night?"
"I thought you already knew."
"I only know bits and pieces. I guess I should let you inside before you collapse on the front steps."
"I look that bad?"
"Even coffee can't save you now."
Kim took his hand and led him to the living room. Entering the living room, Vilken noticed the television was turned on and the news was on.
"What was on the news?" asked Vilken as he collapsed onto the couch.
"Hacks."
"Multiple hacks?"
"Apparently, there were reports of hacks in Denmark, Norway and Sweden."
"That makes nearly all the Scandinavian nations. I see now how you figured something was up."
"This hacker is good. Do you have any idea who it might be?"
"I'm coming up blank and my agency told me to stay out of it."
"You won't, right?" said Kim as she snuggled with Vilken. "Don't fall asleep on me either."
"With you in my arms, that offer seems so tempting."
"Answer my question, please."
"I would've left it alone if it was a standalone case. Now, I'm interested."
"You'll need a nap first."
"That too."
Vilken kissed Kim again before walking over to his laptop. Kim followed and saw him going through his emails.
"What are you looking for?"
"A telephone number."
"Of a girlfriend?"
"Of course not. A university friend. He's an American."
"Why would you contact him?"
"I need some help and this guy has some resources."
"How so?"
"His father works for the FBI."
"That makes sense."
Vilken signaled for silence as he entered the number in his phone. After a few rings, someone picked up the phone.
[Longhezhen, China]
(September 9, 2013)
The transfer of the nuclear bomb went without a hitch. Placed in radiation proof containers specially designed for the bombs, the helicopters lift off and headed to their intended destinations. The team leader waited until he could no longer hear the helicopter rotor blades. He then ordered his men to pack up everything so that they left nothing for the Chinese. With everything packed up, the team moved out the facility back into the wilderness. With fresh supplies sent by the helicopters, the team would have enough to last them until they reach the outer fence. Moving silently through the terrain, the team disappeared into the landscape. It would take another three hours before a Chinese patrol reached the inner fence and reported their findings to their superior. By then, the team of infiltrator was long gone.
[Stockholm, Sweden]
(September 9, 2013)
"I'm surprised to see you at the door." Vilken went and gave his girlfriend a kiss. "You missed me, Kim?"
"How was your night?"
"I thought you already knew."
"I only know bits and pieces. I guess I should let you inside before you collapse on the front steps."
"I look that bad?"
"Even coffee can't save you now."
Kim took his hand and led him to the living room. Entering the living room, Vilken noticed the television was turned on and the news was on.
"What was on the news?" asked Vilken as he collapsed onto the couch.
"Hacks."
"Multiple hacks?"
"Apparently, there were reports of hacks in Denmark, Norway and Sweden."
"That makes nearly all the Scandinavian nations. I see now how you figured something was up."
"This hacker is good. Do you have any idea who it might be?"
"I'm coming up blank and my agency told me to stay out of it."
"You won't, right?" said Kim as she snuggled with Vilken. "Don't fall asleep on me either."
"With you in my arms, that offer seems so tempting."
"Answer my question, please."
"I would've left it alone if it was a standalone case. Now, I'm interested."
"You'll need a nap first."
"That too."
Vilken kissed Kim again before walking over to his laptop. Kim followed and saw him going through his emails.
"What are you looking for?"
"A telephone number."
"Of a girlfriend?"
"Of course not. A university friend. He's an American."
"Why would you contact him?"
"I need some help and this guy has some resources."
"How so?"
"His father works for the FBI."
"That makes sense."
Vilken signaled for silence as he entered the number in his phone. After a few rings, someone picked up the phone.
[Longhezhen, China]
(September 9, 2013)
The transfer of the nuclear bomb went without a hitch. Placed in radiation proof containers specially designed for the bombs, the helicopters lift off and headed to their intended destinations. The team leader waited until he could no longer hear the helicopter rotor blades. He then ordered his men to pack up everything so that they left nothing for the Chinese. With everything packed up, the team moved out the facility back into the wilderness. With fresh supplies sent by the helicopters, the team would have enough to last them until they reach the outer fence. Moving silently through the terrain, the team disappeared into the landscape. It would take another three hours before a Chinese patrol reached the inner fence and reported their findings to their superior. By then, the team of infiltrator was long gone.