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Darien calls Howard and tells him to meet at his office, where he has recorded a tape that reveals everything. The call is recorded by French intelligence, who it is implied have been tapping Darien's phones the whole time. Howard shows up but kills Darien, revealing himself as a CIA asset, and makes
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Sadiel agrees to come to Paris. However, he is abducted by corrupt policemen before he can meet with Darien and
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