Chapter 40
The motive
(Tancredi)
I've never been a fan of revenge, but I can’t deny feeling a thrill of evil satisfaction when De Sanctis’ backside rests on the witness chair after taking the oath. He’s wearing exactly the same suit as he was during our unscheduled visit to Salus. I’d like to warn him that this time tugs will not be considered as answers to the questions. His gaze is still loaded with disapproval towards me and he makes no mystery of it.
I imagine that in his heart he was hoping it would be Riccardo who would conduct his interrogation. Unfortunately, I'll have to disappoint him. I lit the fuse of his anger the first time and it’ll be me who’ll see if the fire that blazes is sufficient to exonerate Riccio. Without wasting further time, I flash him my best bastard shark’
