Nesterov

“Tell me about the scientist, Nesterov,” said Harvath, filling the void as Alexandra had stopped talking and her mind seemed to have traveled elsewhere.

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Nesterov must have stopped here on the way to St. Petersburg to— she paused.

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At the bottom of the page, Nesterov had written two words and placed a question mark next to each—Arkhangel?

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But why would Nesterov have placed a question mark next to it?

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“Nesterov?” she repeated, bringing her focus back to the present.

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“Nesterov was one of two scientists working on this project whom my father had thought might be cooperative with his investigation; scientists who viewed their duty as being to their country and countrymen first and not necessarily their government.”

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Alexandra quietly reflected on the fact that not only was being seen with Nesterov enough to cement her guilt, but if Draegar recognized Harvath, which Alexandra was fairly confident he had, then Stavropol would automatically assume she was working with the Americans.

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“Like this?” said Harvath, holding up the folded piece of paper Nesterov had given him.

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“Tell me about the scientist, Nesterov,” said Harvath, filling the void as Alexandra had stopped talking and her mind seemed to have traveled elsewhere.

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Nesterov must have stopped here on the way to St. Petersburg to— she paused.

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