It's just a transaction.
Nothing happened.
Beyond a series of incomprehensible operations, the transaction was so mundane that it felt boring.
Buying yogurt at the supermarket still requires a receipt, yet a transaction worth billions didn't involve any superfluous words.
Everyone's gone, the data uploaded, the KGB had no chance to do anything.
No drama, no twists, exposure would mean utter failure, so better avoid it entirely, don't give any enemy or potential enemy an opportunity to exploit.
Not just being caught red-handed, but not even leaving a chance for others to hold you accountable later on is the true definition of an invincible position.
Sherkin had nothing to say.
Sherkin couldn't help but swear, simply because he felt left behind by the times, and his country was getting dragged behind as well.
The boss can't stand becoming the subordinate, just like the leader can't stand becoming second in command, let alone third or fourth.
