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"I learned through some contacts that you have had problems with the result of inspections of cargo ships... A lot of illegal merchandise going in and out without any control "comments Dante Laurentino, pulling out an imaginary dust from the glossy tuxedo he is wearing. "How many dockers have been fired and arrested on suspicion in recent months, Mr. Security Secretary?”

Pascoal Killian does not outline any reaction as he sustains Dante's gaze, although his clear eyes shine subtly with the question.

"You certainly have good contacts," he talks, taking a sip of his glass of wine.

Dante shakes his shoulders casually, leaning on the chair next to me.

"And you are really good at running away from direct questions, dear secretary.”

I do nothing more than cast a sislaio look at you. A warning look, which doesn't work the way I expect. Dante is determined to corner every person who deigns to talk to us tonight. I don't think this is the best approach to finding a connection between Jonathan