I wasn't sure how I should use the fact I was armed with about Carla's debauchery. Mentioning it certainly wouldn't earn me her trust or friendliness. If anything, it would make her see me as a potential threat, and even send my name into her undoubtedly long list of permanent enemies. Nonetheless, I knew this knowledge was a weapon, one that had to be used with extreme caution.
I spent the next two days studying, analysing, and memorising the details about the banquet guests and their businesses. After I had called Francesco and informed him about the invitation, Julio had prepared and sent me a long, detailed report concerning each participant, and Alessandra topped it all with steaming hot gossip.
