“You mean you know him? That's his real name?”
“Let's say I know of him rather than actually knowing him, Detective Inspector. I only met the man once, over ten years ago. I never thought I'd have reason to cross paths with him again.”
“Was there something you were suspicious of about the man?” Drake asked.
Pearce hesitated for a few seconds, unsure of how to begin, and decided the only way to explain things in a way the police would understand was to go back to where it all began.
“Before I answer that, I think it's best that I tell you how this all began.”
“Sounds like the best idea, Mr. Pearce. Please go on and tell us your story,” Ross encouraged him.
“I'll try to keep it as short as possible. You won't want all the details in order to follow me. First of all, let me tell you tha
