Chapter 508

“Colonel Chernov,” replied Steve. “He’s bad news for the US, and even worse for Russia. He has a reputation as a cruel, brutal man. He commanded a division in Russia’s war in Georgia back in 2008. The Georgians claimed his men indiscriminately killed civilians, including women and children. Many of the women were raped before they were killed. He committed almost every war crime imaginable and got away with it.”

“So if he gains control of Russia, all hell will break loose? What does Kozlov expect you to do about it?” asked Chip. “Challenge him to a duel?”

“If he manages to grab power, he’ll make Stalin look like a boy scout,” worried Naomi. “I repeat. This trip will be dangerous as hell.”

“Steve and I have a limo waiting for us, and we’re leaving for the airport. I won’t ask any of you to go with us, now that I realize how dangerous this may be,” stated Gwen. “No one will blame you for staying behind.”

“If Chip and I aren’t there, who’s going to pull Steve’s