People Who Didn't Know How to Share Couldn't Be Trusted

People Who Didn't Know How to Share Couldn't Be Trusted

Church dragged Erik Bell into the car as if he were a corpse.

Even after he got in, the unlucky Erik Bell still had no idea what was going on.

It was as if the moment he said Jason Bourne's name, his mission had been complete.

Alvin watched Church circle around to the driver's side of the SUV. Smiling at Church's easy grin, he said, "Thanks. You've been a huge help this time..."

Church raised one eyebrow and said in a raspy, somewhat unnerving voice, "No. I'm trying to keep more people alive!

"The CIA is a tool, but politicians shouldn't use it as a weapon in their infighting. Before I retire, I need to teach them one last lesson.

"We've always had principles, but a lot of people don't seem to take them seriously..."

Alvin smiled and nodded. "That's right. It's best when everyone does their job and minds their own business.

"We already have rules in place, but some people always seem eager to break them and flaunt their privileges."

Church gave a strange little laugh. "But you're one of those people, too. It's just that the 'privileges' you seek aren't objectionable.

"If you wanted to, you could become a 'king'..."

Alvin was stunned for a few seconds. Then he shook his head and chuckled. "I think you're testing me...

"But let me make this clear: becoming a 'king' has never been what I wanted.

"An old man named Odin once said that a 'crown' might represent 'power,' but what matters more is 'responsibility'!

"I'm a 'person.' No matter how powerful I am, that doesn't mean I'll always make the right decisions!

"Those people who purse their lips, put on stern faces, and spout nonsense—if you made them