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A few moments later, Parsons said, “What can I do for you?”

“You mentioned that you have connections all over Australia,” Juan said “Do you have any on Christmas Island?”

There was a hesitation “Wellnot really”

“It sounds like you do This is iht know the island’s flora”

Parsons sighed “All right I do know someone Renee LaBelle She runs an eco-tourism business there If she can’t help you, she’ll know soht not want to hear from me”

“Why’s that?”

“We had a fling a few years back and it didn’t work out”

“Listen, we’re sending a team there, and we just need an introduction”

“Better I go with you, then,” Parsons said “I should do it in person”

“You’re on the teaet the tiltrotor ready to fly As soon as Max has the hangar doors fixed, we’re heading to Christmas Island”

FORTY-NINE

JAKARTA, INDONESIA

It was near ht as Polk drove his black Toyota SUV behind two other identical vehicles through the city’s central business district, its dazzling array of skyscrapers awash in a variety of colors Their destination was far less glaion east of don known as Cikarang

He had the vehicle to himself so he could speak to Jin freely

“Are you all right?” he asked when she told him about the sea battle with the spy ship