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?That?s a harsh judgment from such a resourceful man as youIt?s true you can?t
remain here, but still your resources are immenseAct from that position of strengthForce
concessions; it?s the art of survivalEventually the authorities will see the value of your
contributions as they did with Boesky, Levine and several dozen others who endure their minimal
sentences playing tennis and backgammon while still possessing fortunes
?How?? said the lawyer, looking up at the Russian, his eyes red, pleading
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?The where comes first,? explained Sulikov?Find a neutral country that has no extradition
treaty with Washington, one where there are officials who can be persuaded to grant you temporary
residence so you can carry on your dior handbag business activities?the term ?temporary? is extremely elastic,
of courseBahrain, the Emirates, Morocco, Turkey, Greece?there?s no lack of attractive
possibilitiesAll with rich English-speaking settlementsWe might even be able to help you,
very quietly
?Why would you??
?Your blindness returns, MrFor a price, naturallyYou have an extraordinary
operation in EuropeIt?s in place and functioning, and under our control we could derive
considerable benefits from itGod,? said the leader of Medusa, his voice trailing off as he stared at the consul
general
?Do you really have a choice, Counselor? Come now, we must hurryArrangements have to
be madeFortunately, it?s still early in the day
It was 3:25 in the afternoon when Charles Casset walked into Peter Holland?s office d |