condensed master

The Reluctant Agent
A Compelling Story of Espionage
Chapter 15
The Final Straw
Will’s association with Margaret became strained, and from time to time
challenged, but she never wavered from their original arrangement however,
no matter how bumpy things got, and thankfully, Will's family were kept
isolated from the darker side of his life. Struggling from one shady venture to
the next gave no indication of the trauma that lay ahead, which would be
instrumental in turning their lives permanently upside down.
Melbourne's water resources were drawn from reservoirs in the mountain
ranges on the east side of the city. Part of his work involved the upkeep of the
electronic monitoring and control there. The locations were isolated and the
electronics avoided the need for anyone to be in day-to-day attendance. Will
loved to get up there amongst the serenity of the countryside. The views across
water to the surrounding forest were breathtaking.
On this particular morning, after his service vehicle had climbed up the
mountain side, Will turned on to a small plateau next to the main building. He
got out and stood for a few minutes looking across the lake, taking in the sight.
His was the only vehicle there and with only one way in and out, he had the
place to himself. He was looking forward to a pleasant hour, during which time
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