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Date Posted: 05:36:36 12/09/07 Sun
Author: taurus2124
Author Host/IP: CPE-124-188-5-225.nsw.bigpond.net.au / 124.188.5.225
Subject: Chapter 140
In reply to: taurus2124 's message, "The Rising Dragons ... continued ..." on 04:00:37 11/25/07 Sun

Chapter 140

As Nikita left the OCTB building and made her way to where she had parked her Porsche Boxter, her thoughts were on what had transpired in Inspector Ng�s office. Her conversation with him had gone as expected and she had been relieved of duties for a few weeks. However, his blind acceptance of orders from up above was too compliant as far as Nikita was concerned. Inspector Ng had readily let her go without asking any questions about her covert assignment in Aberdeen even though he was surprised at that disclosure. She�d sensed that he was biting at the bit to know just how much she knew about the Rising Dragons but he took the matter no further. Nikita guessed that the Inspector wouldn�t show any overt interest in her undercover work for to do so could implicate him in triad business.

He was a man perplexed. Inspector Ng had no idea how much she really knew about the Rising Dragons but was too reticent to probe further in case of self incrimination. If the look he gave Nikita as she left his office was any indication to go on, Jiang wouldn�t rest until he had his finger on the pulse of her knowledge and involvement in triad causalities recently. Nikita expected that he would set in motion some kind of surveillance on her movements in the future. Nevertheless Section One had Inspector Ng�s measure. They had plans for him and would strike when he least expected.

Eventually reaching where she had parked her car, Nikita opened the door, got in and started the ignition. Leaning down, she switched on her car radio then looked to see if her way was clear of vehicles before pulling out of the parking lot. She put the top down, sat back in her seat and listened as the dulcet voice of Michael Bubl� crooned from the car�s radio.

Pulling into the busy Hong Kong traffic it was difficult to concentrate as the song hit a chord with her. Nikita wanted to go home. She wanted to see Michael. Last night had been so electric and the thought of what had happened this morning as well brought a secretive smile to her lips. Yet the harsh reality was that she was driving home towards her apartment to get organised for her dinner date with the target Andy Koo. Nikita was not looking forward to this mission, especially if Madeline had tried to incorporate some Valentine element in the mission profile. Michael had come to her rescue once before ... he would surely do it again. The very thought of any intimacy with Andy Koo was appalling to her.

It�ll all be all right, I�ll be home tonight ... I�m coming back home.

Fortunately the haunting lyric of the song managed to take her mind off her meeting with the target and focused her thoughts on the one man who would be waiting for her.

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

Inspector Ng remained behind in his office deep in thought long after Nikita had left. When the Chief Commissioner had informed him of her undercover work in Aberdeen, he knew that he would need to set the wheels in motion for Nikita Wirth�s own incarceration very soon.

There was no way that Andy Koo would let Nikita find out any information about the triad or his involvement in the Rising Dragons on her mission. It was however, the perfect opportunity for him to keep an eye on her until such time as the triad was ready to deal with her. Then they would interrogate Miss Wirth and find out once and for all what she really knew about Tony Wong and the Rising Dragons. It was a win-win situation for them. In fact it couldn�t be better ... but there was a lot he needed to do before he got in touch with Andy. His first priority was to contact his leader Sun Yee Lok to inform him of the state of affairs so far.

Reclining back in his chair, Jiang dialled the secret code number that was a direct line to the leader of the Rising Dragons and waited. In no time he heard the click of engagement at the other end of the line and began to speak almost simultaneously with Sun Yee Lok.

�Jiang? ... I�m glad you called ... We have much to discuss.�

�Sir ... I have good news ...�

�No ... Don�t talk just listen.� His leader�s succinct retort cut him off mid sentence vetoing anything Jiang wanted to elaborate on.

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

Sun Yee Lok had told him in no uncertain terms that he needed to clean up the mess at the nightclub as soon as possible. He was to personally see that there were no repercussions for the triad whatsoever. As far as his leader was concerned this was the work of the Black Panthers and he was to make sure that charges were laid against Samuel Li that would be watertight. They had encroached on the Rising Dragon�s turf and that was not acceptable. Li�s father had wanted control in Hong Kong for some time and now his son was hell bent on fulfilling his father�s dictates in a power struggle with the Rising Dragons. Jiang was to see that no stone was unturned in prosecuting the leader of the Black Panthers.

�Do you understand Jiang?�

�Yes sir.�

�Good ... see that it is done properly or it will be on your head.�

�I understand ... There is one other thing ...�

�There is nothing else we need to discuss until this mess is cleaned up ... do I make myself clear?�

�Very.�

�Good.�

With a decisive click Sun Yee Lok severed the connection and all Jiang heard was silence at the end of the phone.

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

�How far are we on developments in Hong Kong Mr Birkoff?� Operations asked when he entered the perch after being summoned to appear ASAP.

�Nikita�s new profile is now active. She has just finished her meeting with Inspector Ng.�

�Good ... What else?�

�The mission parameters have been set up for Nikita�s late dinner date with Andy Koo tonight.�

�What time is she scheduled to be picked up?�

�Ten o�clock sir.�

�Hmm ... good that gives us enough time.�

�Time for what?�

�An offensive on Inspector Ng. We need to strike before he is able to retaliate and alert the Rising Dragons.�

�When?� Birkoff asked somewhat mystified.

�Today ... Madeline and I have discussed a plausible scenario that we think will be extremely effective given the circumstances that have occurred. Details are on your computer�

�I�ll get right on it.�

�Good ... Have Michael set it up and inform him of our plans.�

�Will this be a Flash Mission with both Nikita and Michael?�

�Yes.�

�Is that all sir?�

�For the time being ... Oh ... and Birkoff ... I�ll be in the Tower if you need me.�

�Yes sir,� he replied.

Birkoff turned and exited the perch in a hurry to put in motion the directives Operations had given him.

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

Once Birkoff had left the perch, Operations made his way towards Madeline�s office. Entering he watched Madeline as she stood gazing at the computer on the wall. �Congratulations, I see the uplink for the mission has been completed to Birkoff�s computer,� he stated.

�Yes, I was watching on my monitor.�

Madeline walked over to her bonsai collection and examined one particular specimen intently. Operations moved over and stood beside her, his hands in his pockets. �I think this Flash Mission will be successful.�

Not taking her eyes off the bonsai she trimmed the foliage. �That's good.�

�The situation is routine and should remain that way.�

Operations watched as Madeline avoided making eye contact with him. Concentrating on the task at hand she continued trimming the plants in her office.

�Has Michael been told?�

�Yes.�

�Good ... I suppose we may have a new guest shortly then?�

Operations smiled. A smirk crossed his face in delight. �Yes ... we will ... Oh; by the way, I've reserved the Tower for 8 o'clock. Join me for dinner.�

This time Madeline�s eyes met his. �Let's not go into this again Paul. I don't like ultimatums.�

�It's not an ultimatum ... it's an invitation. I hope you'll join me to await our guest. � Operations answered making his way to the door to leave.

Madeline looked at him her answer clearly evident in her gaze; she then leisurely looked back at the bonsai as if no conversation had taken place at all.

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

Jiang was convinced that Nikita Wirth knew much, much more that she was letting on. His interview with Karen had been interesting for she had come to the same conclusions as he. She�d been unable to elicit any information from Nikita but had her suspicions about her neighbour as well. Although it was not confirmed, it stood to reason that Nikita was somehow connected to Tony Wong�s death in Aberdeen judging by the Commissioner�s praise. If this was true then the triad would seek revenge for her involvement in his death and the possible disappearance of Madame Cheung as well when the time was right.

Unfortunately he had not been able to discuss Nikita Wirth�s subterfuge with the Rising Dragons with his leader. Therefore, as far as her new undercover assignment was concerned, Jiang decided that he would keep this as a trump card in case something went wrong. Perhaps he could arrange her disappearance which would be the most expedient way of finding out what Intel Nikita knew about the triad. That way he could once again focus the blame on the Black Panthers for a kidnapping attempt. They would be the scapegoat and the OCTB would then have more charges to lay against Samuel Li who was well known in Hong Kong for suspected kidnappings.

A plan started to formulate in his mind that would not implicate either Andy or Karen. Jiang was most pleased but he needed to seize the moment. The element of surprise was crucial. If Andy knew nothing and had an alibi then he could not be caught up in any disappearance ... same too with Karen. As for himself, he was going to come up smelling like roses. His position within the OCTB would not be jeopardised plus his place within the triad would be enhanced.

Today had not been a waste of time, he thought. Much had been achieved. Satisfied that his proposed plan would be successful; Jiang Ng looked at the clock in his office. Like many of his colleagues, he�d been at OCTB headquarters most of the last night and all day long. A 20hour stint was more than enough. Although there was much to do, he needed some rest or he wouldn�t be able to function properly. He was exhausted, and the case would still be here tomorrow. Jiang knew he would need his wits about him if he was to get Andy Koo off the hook as far as the trouble at The Triangle was concerned.

Packing up his things, he decided it was time to go home. But before he did, Jiang made one final call to his friend Wang Yu.

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