Chapter 117

• Tommaso Grecco smiled confidently as he scanned the faces of the Commission members: Enrico Turin, Lorenzo Gerevini, Giovanni Cordopatri, Luigi Gallo, and Stefano Gattone. Then his gaze settled on the empty seat designated for Vittorio Amorielle, his rival in the world of crime. Vittorio's absence didn't surprise him, but Tommaso couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction at the thought of rubbing his victory in his opponent's face.
• However, something caught Tommaso's attention. The chairman's chair, the seat belonging to Ângelo Messina, was also empty. This absence was unusual, considering that Messina was the president of the Commission. Tommaso couldn't help but wonder about the significance of this meeting, considering the absence of both Vittorio and Messina.
• "Take a seat, Tommaso," ordered Enrico Turin, taking the lead.