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Date Posted: 00:43:17 10/22/12 Mon
Author: ranma=> for Taurus2124
Author Host/IP: ip68-102-138-28.ks.ok.cox.net / 68.102.138.28
Subject: Chapter 266
In reply to: taurus2124 's message, "The Rising Dragons continued ..." on 08:43:38 09/23/12 Sun

Chapter 266



Madeline returned to Section One after her talk with Mr. Jones with her agenda achieved and with a better picture in her mind as to the treachery that George had instigated in regards to the Rising Dragons' mission. Feeling a wry smile bow her mouth, she entered the underground parking lot after parking her Mercedes and headed towards the elevator that would descend into the hub of Section One. She stopped when she reached the doors and activated the secret code. The doors opened and Madeline entered with resolve. This had definitely been a win for Section One. She knew that Paul would be pleased with the outcome and hence they may not see as much of George as they had in the past. His impromptu visits may have just been curtailed for a while by the powers that be.


After her discussions with Mr. Jones it was much clearer now that George indeed had a file on Sun Yee Lok and his informant had passed on Intel concerning the triad. It was now up to them at Section to beat him at his own game. Making Mr. Jones aware surreptitiously that George may have had ulterior motives in regards to the Rising Dragons' mission had indeed been cathartic. Madeline was sure that Center's leader would rein George in and they would not have any more interference from him. In so doing, he would be on notice that Mr. Jones was aware of his meddling when there was no reason for it about the mission. George would no longer be able to give him false Intel again about the state of play to where Section was at in regards to capturing the Dragon Head of the triad.


Madeline's smile increased at the thought of these outcomes.


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


The metal doors closed behind her and the elevator whooshed quietly into the depths of the earth. In no time it came to a swift stop, the doors opened and Madeline exited through them to her familiar surroundings of Section One and passed all the way through Van Access. With every step she took, Madeline's footfalls echoed on the floor of the stark corridor as she headed further into Section One. Anyone observing Section's Head Strategist pass by, would have seen her determined gait indicating that she was a woman on a mission. When Madeline was in this frame of mind operatives knew to stay clear.


She walked along the corridors of Section One towards the Common Area on her way to the perch to see Operations. Operatives were nervously talking to each other, but that was a common reaction whenever she was out of her office. She intimidated people and operatives were scared of her … but as far as Madeline was concerned that was a good thing, as you could not be too familiar with your workers. She and Paul held ran a tight ship and their operatives knew exactly where they stood. Insubordination was not tolerated and failure to perform resulted in cancellation. Although operatives were busily engaged in their duties, Madeline felt the air of trepidation that surrounded them. The atmosphere was so thick you could cut it with a knife while eyes seemed to follow her every step but then quickly glance away to carry on with whatever they were supposed to be doing.


Madeline knew people were anxious by her presence but she liked it that way as it kept the operatives on their toes. Too much familiarity was frowned upon thus they were wary around her. Nonetheless she liked that situation and it had always worked well for her in the end. The only thing she was ever concerned about was Section and that their operatives did their jobs thoroughly to the highest standard.


Her thoughts turned to the conversation with Mr. Jones. It had been very enlightening and Madeline knew exactly what needed to be done to rectify George's meddling in their affairs. She realized that Center's leader had provided her with valuable Intel that had to be confirmed as soon as possible. Birkoff was the go-to man for this assignment. She needed to address him to give Seymour the heads up on what Mr. Jones had told her and her instructions to deal with it. The Macau information was a valuable piece of news to Madeline, so Section needed to act expediently before George set anything tangible in motion. Time was of the essence. Birkoff needed to move swiftly to neutralize any Intel that their nemesis may already have on the Rising Dragons and plant a red herring that would send him off on a wild goose chase. It was also imperative to act and act quickly before George got wind of her discussion with Mr. Jones but she wouldn't be at all surprised if he had already contacted him.


This brought another smile to her face. Her mission had been accomplished. Paul would be pleased.


~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~


On her way to the Perch, Madeline first made a beeline to Birkoff with instructions for him to carry out. When she approached his station, he looked up a little surprised to see Madeline standing at his desk, however, judging by the look she gave him, Birkoff knew that Section's second in command had something important to reveal.


True to form, Madeline didn't mince her words. "Have you found any new Intel about the Rising Dragons or Sun Yee Lok?"


"I've put out feelers but nothing yet."


"What about Mick Schtoppel our informant in Hong Kong? Has he been in touch?"


"I'm still trying to locate him to see if he has any fresh Intel on the triad."


"What's the problem?"


"He's not responding to communiqués."


Mick Schtoppel was rather partial to the high life and from time to time communicating with him was difficult. This was a cause for frustration and it echoed in her voice as she spoke to Birkoff. "Work on it. This is top priority. You'll need to move faster. Find out if he knows anything about the Rising Dragons planning a move into the casino businesses in Macau."


"I'll get on it right away," Birkoff reassured her emphatically.


Madeline gave him a piercing look. "You need to pull out all stops on this one Birkoff."


It was evident that Madeline was quite adamant in her orders and would bode no hesitation in them being carried out. "I understand."


"And find out any an Intel you can on George's informant Jurgen. Find out where he is located and how close he is getting to the Rising Dragons."


"Understood Madeline. Anything else?"


However, her next order was a surprise. "I want you to contact Michael and Nikita and inform them that they are to return to Section One immediately."


Birkoff's mind went into a spiralling downfall at the thought of that being a possibility as previous times that he'd tried to reach them he'd come up blank. If Michael and Nikita didn't want to be contacted then it was nigh on impossible to do so unless they initiated the contact. Knowing the answer already he still stated the obvious. "But their trackers are down … they are not contactable."


Her concise answer was not unexpected. "I'm sure you'll find a way Mr. Birkoff."


Birkoff knew this was a direct order and Madeline would not accept a negative response to her request. "I'll do my best."


"Your best isn't good enough. I expect more."


Section One was under the pump because of George's obvious interference about the Rising Dragon's mission and Greg Hillenger's involvement with passing on information. He quite understood why Madeline was so adamant that things happen quickly. Excuses would not be tolerated. "Okay."


"Oh, and there is one other thing that you need to be aware of."


"Yes?"


"Greg Hillenger will be returning to Section where we can keep a closer eye on him."


"I see." Birkoff was not a happy camper at hearing this news despite the need to keep tabs on him. "Why? Can't we do that given what we already know about him and George?"


"You need to keep your enemies close Mr. Birkoff. If he is here we have more control over what we allow him to do and see."


"How will this come about?"


"Mr Jones will request that Greg be transferred back to One to help you with conflicting Intel on the Rising Dragons."


"I see."


"Thus you'll need you to plant some bogus Intel about the triad that George will think is legitimate to keep him off our tails and that Greg will need to follow up that will send him off on a wild goose chase. Do I make myself clear?"


"Yes Madeline."


"Good. Do it."


All Birkoff needed to do now was to follow up her orders and verify the Intel about Macau so that a new profile could be put in place. All the pieces of the puzzle were finally coming together while the last piece she needed was for Michael and Nikita to return to Section A.S.A.P.



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