Chapter 18

*Arrived at the airport*. "Sir, we have arrived at Vladivostok. Shall I escort you to a hotel?" Captain Finley asked. Affirmative, captain. So since we are here in Vladivostok, we should guard ourselves around here. We don't want to cause an alert on any mafia families around here that an American agent is traveling here, doing work. "May I also add up that Steve is on his way here in Vladivostok to help you out in your mission", Captain Finley added. Ah good one. I just need my partner to do this mission. Since we are on a lookout for the organization, we have to scout around town. Let's not waste time anymore and get going. "I understood, sir", Captain Finley replied.

*Inside the car*. (Computer rings). "Jacob, Steve is on his way to Vladivostok. He's gonna help you out on your mission and in addition to the information regarding the Black Winter Organization. I got eyes on Leone Mercedez's men. They are in Vladivostok. According to my information about them is that they are having a party on an event on her daughter name Natasha Mercedez. They are quite rich high-class families. The Mercedez Family owns half of the shares of Linesso's Hotel and Management Council. They have also a mansion in Pekinskiy Devorik District. I guess they are throwing a party celebration for Natasha in that place. So you either find a way to collect information about the organization. Be warned, these families ain't just about the organization, instead, they are the key to all nations", Sgt. Williams explained. Okay, tell me more about this Natasha daughter of his and the Lines Family. It seems they are connected. "Vanessa here, okay I got information about this Natasha and Linesso Family. Linesso Family is one of the wealthiest families in Russia. They do not just own a hotel but they are a lot of properties such as an ammunition store for the army, a bank in Russia, and most importantly a former agent of KGB Russian Intelligence. You can't expect them to be near you, because they have all access to every intelligence division in Russia. But earning trust in one of the Linesso's Head would be a good idea. The headmaster of Linesso Family has a close contact with a few American Military Intelligence Agency, in which the Mercedez Family did not know about it. The Headmaster of the Linesso Family is Vladimir Linesso. He is 55 years old and he will be meeting with you in a coffee shop in Aleutian Street", Vanessa explained. (Sighs). This is a tough one. Send a message to Vladimir Linesso for my arrival. I'll be there to meet him and for the meanwhile, can you find us access to Mercedez Family? I don't want to make an irrational entrance to the party. "Yes, Jacob will do. And just to inform you, Giuseppe will provide you assistance for this mission in Russia only. So meet up with him. In addition, Steve will be arriving soon in Vladivostok", Vanessa replied as she hangs up the call. Okay, we got ourselves some colleagues in this country, Captain. Find out what coffee shop is Mr. Vladimir Linesso is. "Yes, sir", Captain Finley replied.

*At the headquarters*. "Hey Vanessa, take a look at this article about Leone Mercedez. Apparently, he is one of the KGB Russian Ops. He and his team infiltrated a facility in London that contains classified files about MI: British Intelligence Agency. To add up, he is also imprisoned on March 6, 2004, for murder and theft cases in London. He was released with the aid of one of the Linesso Family and started a new life in Vladivostok by owning part of shares of the Linesso Family. It's a coincidence and since it is connected to is a biography, we can have double access to his connection in the organization", Sgt. Williams explained. "Yeah, but wait... what about his daughter? Natasha Mercedez. Jacob should be planning for the infiltration and crash out in a party", Vanessa replied. "Yeah, right. Don't worry, Jacob will think of something. He knows what to do, Vanessa. Let's get some more information about Leone and his family", Sgt. Williams said. "Yeah sure, Sgt. Williams. We need to send them to Jacob ASAP", Vanessa replied.

*Inside the car*. "Sir, I have just located Mr. Linesso whereabouts. The coffee shop is located at Ulitsa Admirala, 1A. The Midiya Coffee Shop, sir", Captain Finley said. Okay then, I'll contact Steve that I am meeting with him at a coffee shop. I hope this will go well meeting him with preliminary caution of troubles. "Yes, sir. I guarantee that Mr. Linesso is a man of his words, he will put no violence in this meeting of yours", Captain Finley replied. Okay then off we go. "Yes Sir Jacob", Captain Finley replied. This would be an interesting approach to a couple of Russian Family meeting with an American agent on my mission.

*Arrived at the Midiya Coffee Shop*. I was expecting Mr. Linesso here at the coffee shop. Cappuccino tastes good here in Russia. This is a good coffee. "I understand it is a good coffee because here in Russia, this is one of the best coffee shops in town", Mr. Linesso replied as he introduces himself. "I am Vladimir Linesso, headmaster of the Linesso Family. So I heard from the American CIA that the USUIA have sent a couple of agents to investigate on a classified case and Leone Mercedez is connected to your case", Vladimir said. Well, yes apparently I am on the hunt of this organization. Take a look at this. "Oh my, let's not talk here. Maybe let's talk at my house, some of the Mercedez Family is roaming around for these agents like you, let's talk at my place", Vladimir Linesso replied as he took a look at images of Black Winter Organization. Okay, sir. This cappuccino would taste better at your place.

* On the plane*. (Phone rings). "Hey Steve, just to let you know, Jacob is now with the Linesso Family. Discussing matters about how do we get to Leone Mercedez. You probably know Mr. Vladimir Linesso. If not, I will just give the details and whereabouts of him", Sgt. Williams said. "Okay, noted sarge. As I know this trip is really going to be a good one. Sometimes you have the guts to work this alone, but I would rather not and why. Simple it's because you are his partner and partners sometimes risk their selves to save their partners too", Steve replied. "Damn good but you're right, Steve. You are really his partner and a good friend from us", Sgt. Williams said. "Yeah, I would do anything for this team to succeed, so give me the details later okay?", Steve replied. "Yes will do my man. Later Steve", Sgt. Williams said as he hangs up the call. (Chuckles). "Partners, huh? Just like Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Jacob, my great partner, will be the greatest of all", Steve said as he takes a rest.

*Arrived at the Linesso Mansion*. "So Jacob, how are you on your trip?", Vladimir asked as they walk on the ground. Fine, sir. I know that it would be cold out here in Vladivostok, plus the city is great. "So you were talking about Mercedez. What are you agency boys trying to find out my business partner?", Vladimir asked as he pours a whiskey on a wine glass. Ever heard of the Black Winter Organization, Vladimir? I heard that Mercedez is part of that organization and you are also one of our allies even though your nationality serves you as a Russian but the CIA has trust in you."Of course, I am a Russian soldier who trusts deeply with the CIA. I also turn myself in with the Americans so I can have full protection and control on some Russian Military Divisions. You know what they say, sometimes you have turned back on your beloved country just to protect what is rightfully yours", Vladimir replied as he drank the whiskey. Right, so I have been planning a strategy on how to get him. "Mercedez Family is not what you think it is. They are also one of the wealthiest families in Russia. You need a partner to be with you. My comrade, don't worry you have my protection at all and after all, I am with the Americans I am free to the KGB Organization that entangled me for many years. That's why I turn myself in with the Americans, giving them valuable information from what is the KGB is planning to without being followed by any Russian authorities", Vladimir explained. I guess we have a toast then, Vladimir. Steve is on his way now to Vladivostok and assists me with this mission. "Ah. Good. I guess he will be a good comrade to you", Vladimir replied. "So toast to the American-Russian comrade", Vladimir added as we toast to each other.

*Arrived at Vladivostok International Airport*. Steve arrived at Vladivostok International Airport. He calls the headquarters. (Dialling his phone). "Steve, you have arrived at Vladivostok. Jacob is at the Linesso's Mansion. They are discussing the Mercedez Family", Sgt. Williams said. "Good, I'll be on my way to the mansion, I hoped I'm not followed by one of the boys of the Mercedez Family", Steve replied. Steve took a cab and went to Linesso's Mansion. While inside a cab, Steve was followed by a black van. Steve began to read suspicious acts alongside with the cab driver. "You're not one of the Mercedez Family, are you?", Steve said as he cocks his gun right side of the head of the cab driver. The cab driver crashes the car through the city cafe. Steve was able to manage the crash. He picked out the gun and escape through the alleys of the city cafe. He calls Jacob. (Dialling his phone). "Jacob, I have been followed by a black van, probably one of Mercedez Family. Contact the Headquarters immediately", Steve said as he was panting and record the message. Later on, the black van drives through the alley of the city cafe and kidnaps him.