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. ...