CHAPTER 34-1
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CHAPTER 34
“So I got your last report,” the director stated.
“Agent Chun-Hee is the epitome of thoroughness, I’m sure.” Ko knew the director could detect the bitterness behind the words. He knew better than anyone about Ko’s history with Chun-Hee.
He took a deep breath and ignored the remark. “Ko, I think it’s about time we pulled you out of there.”
Ko froze, and it took several seconds to stammer the expected reply. “I’m ready to go wherever the Dear Leader and the Party lead me next.”
“Of course you are.” The director didn’t sound convinced. “I assume if there’s any more information you glean, you will pass it on to us.”
Ko could almost taste the foreign cigarettes they gave to agents who returned home from successful stints over the border. “Naturally.”
On the other end of the line, the director cleared his throat. “Well, we’ll send word when we’re ready to bring you home.”
“Home?” The word sounded foreign on Ko’s tongue.
“That’s right. You’re coming back to Pyongyang,” he stated. “We’ll need you here soon.”
“It is an honor to serve,” Ko whispered and stared at the cell phone long after the director disconnected the call.
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