He turned around and looked at the adjutant. "Tell the Leader, the Turks are retreating. The Syrians are fighting. Assad is still alive."
Mexico City, on the top floor of the "Feathered Serpent Temple"
Victor looked at the battle report that had just arrived.
The 4th Armored Division counterattacked, the Turks' first line of defense was breached, and the front line command post was taken out. The Turkish fleet is retreating north. Assad is still alive.
He put down the battle report. Bramo stood in front of him, holding another piece of intelligence.
"Bennett's people sent back from Damascus. Before Assad left, he locked the complete list number 317 into the safe at the Presidential Palace. The key was given to the Minister of Defense. He said: 'If I don't come back, give this to Lieutenant Alvarez. Tell him, the Syrians won't forget.'"
