He picked up the encrypted phone, took a deep breath, and dialed that number directly connected to the top level.
The call connected, and the distinctive voice of Casarena came through: "Rodrigo?"
"Officer, it's me." Rodrigo's voice carried a barely noticeable trace of tension, "About... about the executor for the ceremony in three days, we're encountering some difficulties."
"What?"
He quickly explained the problem again.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the line, a brief quietness that made Rodrigo's palms sweat.
