Chapter 81

Fred motioned for the doctors to clear out, wanting a word alone with Lewis. "Lewis, you're the only one I trust to pull off this extradition without a hitch. You know the ins and outs of the country and its laws, the whole nine yards about its dr*g game and how it ticks. Plus, you keep your cool when the heat's on, and trust me, their legal eagles will come at you like a ton of bricks, painting you as some Gringo bully picking on the little guy. I need you to step up to the plate, Lewis. Can I count on you?"

Lewis Montrose found himself in a tight spot. He couldn't juggle two masters this time, and turning down his boss would raise some eyebrows.

"Boss, are you telling me you're sending me off on a six-week Colombian getaway? Gonna be sippin' on umbrella drinks every day, hitting up tourist spots four days a week 'cause their legal system clocks out after three? Is that what I'm hearing?"

"Yep, Lewis, I know it's gonna be a tough gig, but one of us has gotta bite