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Sophie gives a slight shrug, a tinge of frustration in her voice. “Not much to go on, Rachel. All indications suggest that he was Dante’s partner in crime. I have a file on him but you will not garner much from it.”
She passes me her iPad with the digital copy of the file on it.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Subject: Nicola Moreno
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Background: Nicola Moreno is a 57-year-old American national with deep-rooted ties to Sicily. His parents were born in Sicily, but he has always resided in Chicago. He has no known children or close family ties beyond his ancestral connections to Sicily. Moreno is a well-documented figure within the Cosa Nostra in Chicago and is considered a prominent mafia boss in the region.
Associates: Moreno is believed to have extensive connections with various individuals involved in organized crime, particularly within Chicago. His specific affiliations and roles within the local mafia network are heavily redacted.
Known Activities: Details about Nicola Moreno’s specific criminal activities in Chicago are largely unknown. He is suspected of being involved in various illicit enterprises within the city, although precise information on his criminal endeavors is redacted for ongoing investigations.
Travel Patterns: Moreno’s known travel patterns are primarily within Chicago and its surrounding areas. He has limited international movements and is under ongoing surveillance by the FBI.
Family: As of the latest available information, Nicola Moreno has no known children or close family members in Chicago. Further details about his personal life are redacted.
Legal Status: No information is available regarding Nicola Moreno’s legal status or any prior criminal convictions within the United States.
Conclusion: Nicola Moreno remains a mysterious figure with limited information available for public dissemination. He is a well-documented member of the Cosa Nostra and is suspected to be working in conjunction with Luca Vitori. He is primarily associated with criminal activities within Chicago, although the specifics of his involvement are redacted. Ongoing investigations continue to assess his connections and actions within the realm of organized crime.
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Just then, my phone chimes with a text message, and I know Sophie’s curiosity is instantly piqued. She’s well aware that very few people ever contact me. Instead of responding immediately, I opt to let it wait. “Probably a wrong number,” I mumble, attempting to divert her attention away from my phone.
Sophie lets out a skeptical hum, but she doesn’t push the matter further. We both understand that our focus needs to be on the Moreno case, and any distractions could be detrimental.
“Why is so much redacted?”
“I am still trying to figure it out Rachel. I will give you more as soon as I uncover anything else.”
With the weight of the case hanging over us, I sip my coffee and contemplate our next moves. Moreno is the enigmatic figure who could hold the key to unraveling this intricate web of criminal activities. Sophie isn’t convinced but lets it go, at least for now. She returns to the business at hand, her gaze fixed on me. As Sophie and I exchange ideas and theories, we’re both aware that we’re delving into dangerous territory. The deeper we dive into the case, the more intricate and perilous it becomes. The involvement of Dante Ricci and his mysterious connection with Moreno adds layers of complexity to an already convoluted puzzle.
Sophie and I decide to regroup later to strategize our approach. She heads back to her own room to work, and I’m left alone in her kitchen, the remnants of our discussion lingering in the air. The text on my phone continues to beckon me, a distraction from the darkness that encircles my world.
With a sigh, I finally pick up my phone to check the message. It’s from Alessandro.
A simpleHey, hope your day is going well
I decide to ignore it.
* * *
Three days later and I am bored out of my freaking mind. Turns out life gets pretty mundane when you don’t have a murder to plan.
I pull out my safe box with my souvenirs and printed calling cards. This is taking a lot longer than I wanted. If everything had gone my way back when I was eighteen, I wouldn’t have to be here trying to find a way to kill time.
I return the cards to the box. Maybe I should get a tattoo now that I have nothing better to do.
I could get the inscription on me.A life for a life.I quickly squash the idea. The one thing that has kept me safe and undetected is that I have no markings anyone could remember me by. I don’t have any distinguishable features. I am just a blonde woman out to have a good time.
You could call Alessandro and have a good time with him,a voice in the back of my head niggles. He is a bad idea, and a terrible distraction.
