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“And surely you appreciate ive up the funds until the car is in my possession”

“I suggest a compromise” The broker opened a desk drawer, took out a pen, wrote so on a pad of paper “Since there’s very little either of us can do until Monday, here’s the address and phone number of my Paris office We’ll meet there You transfer the h, that this arrangement may add a few hours to your trip The car is kept at a secure warehouse at the shipping yard”

“What time on Monday?”

“Shall we say eleven in the ?”

“A rather tight schedule, but I think I can work around it”

“I’ll see you then” She heard the squeak of his chair as he rose, followed by the sound of their footsteps on the tiled floor “I hope you’ll forgive uests”

“Of course”

Reh, as the broker ushered the other man toward the door “By Monday, you’ll be able to see for yourself As I do with all uarantee that this is the vehicle you purchased I promise you that I have yet to know anyone who’s not had complete satisfaction”

“Then I’ll await your call”

“Signore Wrent A pleasure doing business with you”

“And you, Mr Rossi”

Lorenzo Rossi left the door open, returned to his desk, pulled so back as he took a seat, the chair again squeaking under his weight

A few seconds later, the burly guard with the goatee entered, saying, in Italian, “You should be pleased with the price he paid Your profit froht”

“Very pleased,” Lorenzo said “And curious The only reason soh is to ensure no one else will even bother”

“Did he say why?”