Chapters 37-38 Summary

Dressed as a U.S. Marine, an interloper enters Victoria Peak and chats his way to the safe in Havilland's office, leaving a trail of young bodies in his wake. At the same time, dressed in suit and tie, Delta and McAllister cross the border into China, with their guns in sealed diplomatic attachy cases. The Macau conduit, identified as "Wong" for convenience, has "prepared" the crossing guards with a US$20,000 bribe. One is a cousin for whom he regularly cares. The short, muscular local prefect, whose courtesy belies her hostile eyes, welcomes them. The diplomats decline her hospitality, saying their contact expects them in the cafy shortly. McAllister knows she has instructions to confirm to Sheng that he has arrived. He knows Sheng will be cautious, because he does not know that there is only one file. He will arrive...