Jack Brandon

“Xiong grunted and shook his head. The tall minder looked down at Xiong and then back up to Wilder. He had the air of someone itching for a fight. Was this belligerent thug aiming to get revenge for being trounced by Wilder in Beijing? Xiong seemed to be mustering his thoughts, looking down at his hands, clasping and unclasping them in his lap. He was muttering to himself, as though rehearsing some statement. The silence was all enveloping. After what had felt like an age and with the tension ready to burst, Xiong looked up at Wilder. His minders watched him for any sign of instructions. ‘The other matter I came here for was to ask you about Gemini.’ ‘I’m afraid I know nothing about Gemini other than that it exists. But that’s all.’ ‘I don’t believe you,’ shouted Xiong leaning forward in his seat. ‘Impossible. You work months”
― Jack Brandon, No More Secrets