“Yes.”
“This is QJ/WIN,” said Marquez into the telephone. The code was an old habit now, especially after all the reports they had conducted over the past few months. If Marquez announced himself as "QJ/WIN", it meant he was operating freely. However, if he simply referred to himself as "WIN", it meant he"d been captured and was speaking under duress. It was simple, but effective.
“Report,” said Mr. Knight.
“The Paris job was compromised.”
There was a sharp intake of breath from the American. “Compromised how?”
“A man and a woman came to the Soldier"s assistance.”
Soldier“Good Samaritans?”
“No, the man was armed, a professional. He came after me, wounded me. The woman helped the soldier escape.”
“Police, perhaps?”
“No, I don"t think so. I think the operation must have been comprom
