A man's voice responded. "Mr. Shepherd, this is Yuri Gruzinsky. I believe my associate spoke to you about me."

Ben held Nikolai's eyes with him. "Yes, Mr. Gruzinsky, she did. She suggested you might call."

"How fortunate for me that she had your direct line on her cell. It makes things... simpler. To the reason for my call. You have something of mine."

"The memory stick-"

"Yes," Yuri interrupted in annoyance. "You will bring it to my country estate, today."

Ben frowned, and Nikolai placed a pad and pen on the desk for Ben. He nodded his thanks. "That isn't so convenient. Couldn't we meet in a more public space...