CHAPTER 102

CHAPTER 102

THE SUN WAS JUST THE LAST remnant of a golden sphere, before plunging completely into the sea, thus causing the waters of the Grand Canal in Venice to reflect, as if it were an indescribable mirror, the colors of a brilliant yellow scorched by reddish tones, that spread to all corners of the sky.

When they arrived in the taxi boat, Nicole looked away from the sea on the pier that bordered the hotel.

— How are we going to investigate Cardinal Di Polli? — he asked, turning to Victoria, who was being taken out of the boat by Antoine at that moment.

— I don't know yet, my daughter, but we'll find out, I'm afraid this is the least of our problems.

GREGORY EVANS WAS thoughtful for a few moments.

— If this is true, then Cardinal Joseph Messina is in grave danger!

— That's what we believe — confirmed Roman Green.

— I just don't understand one thing — continued Gregory Evans — why did he deny the assassination attempt and try to push the investigation away?

— Nor did I understand the reason for this attitude by the Secretary General of the Vatican — said Nicole, joining the conversation.

— That is, to say the least, curious — continued the Detective.

— Cardinal Messina must have his reasons — replied the woman — perhaps this behavior has something to do with the Vatican's intricate game. So far they haven't uttered a single word about the existence of the Brotherhood of the Serpent. It is possible that the denial of this attack is part of this secrecy policy.

— Policy in secret? asked Gregory Evans, sounds more like ostrich politics!

Nicole cannot contain a smile.

— Don't be disrespectful, Greg — Victoria scolded him — Cardinal Joseph Messina must have his reasons for adopting this stance.

— Or they don't want to waste time on something as minor as an assassination attempt.

— That spawned a real murder.

— By the way, Victoria, continued the detective, I received a call from Senator Hofma, he informs me that next week he will arrive in Rome for a meeting with the Italian Prime Minister, Father Green will come with him, and he asked us to be in Rome to meet him. it.