The words were like a poisoned dagger, accurately piercing Tor Khan's most sensitive nerve endings.
"Ugh..."
A deeply repressed gasp came through the communicator.
Tor Khan's breathing suddenly became erratic.
Song Heping continued to apply pressure,
"General Duke has a complete record copy of the encrypted communications between you and him."
He deliberately paused, allowing fear to ferment.
"Guess what, if Barzani comes to power, will General Duke, in order to show his stance and 'help' the new government clarify the traitor network, 'accidentally' leak some of those records? By then, General, who can you rely on to protect you?"
"You... you are threatening me?!"
Tor Khan's voice was filled with suppressed anger and panic, but he quickly realized his situation and forced his tone down again.
"Threaten?" Song Heping's voice suddenly softened a bit, "No, General. I am offering you a choice. A clear choice that can drastically change the fate of you and your family."
