Chapter 43
Unblemished
(Third person)
For the second time in less than two weeks Paolo Aureli sat before the court. For the second time in two weeks he had an almost lost look. A wounded young deer in the woods craving a den for the night.
De Nicola ran a hand over his freshly shaved face and as soon as Pisani signalled they could start, he grabbed the microphone with the air of an angry bull.
‘Good morning Doctor Aureli’
‘Good morning’, he replied.
‘Given Miss Silvestri’s statement I am obliged to ask you some questions that may offend you and I apologize for this in advance’
Aureli assumed an expression of disarming kindness: ‘Please go ahead’
Having made sure he had the witness’ sympathy and support, De Nicola set off at full speed ahead.
‘Where were you on the afternoon of Ma
