Rafael_Zimichut

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past.

In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long.

Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

THE SECRET PACT

GREGORY RAN TO HELP HER, holding her in his arms. Floyd Kenagan shouted:

And Tyson left to provide assistance. The two continued to discuss the case:

— What do you think about this, Greg? — Mr. Kenagan asked.

— I can't understand this sudden reaction... — Greg replied thoughtfully, as he tried to help the woman.

— Can we consider something pathological? Schizophrenia, dual personality, something of that origin?

— There is a small probability, but I don't think I should consider it. It could also be a strategic exit by someone very well trained, to confuse us — Gregory Evans suggested, as he loosened Allison Bates' clothes, to help her from fainting.

— That's a good hypothesis — said Floyd Kenagan, standing, watching the action of Greg and those who arrived in the room.

— Even so, I still can't believe either one...

— It was a very sudden change, she was emotional, but extremely lucid, she showed interest in cooperating and not even the devices were able to track any sign of dissimulation coming from her. Suddenly, her behavior changed, she became out of it. I believe that even if she pretended to have some psychological loss of control she wouldn't be so blunt.

— I have to agree. — Floyd said thoughtfully. — But what is your perception of this?

— I still don't know... I briefly had the impression that something activated this sudden behavior, like a button, a key...

Floyd Kenagan seemed somewhat surprised by the young man's statement. He frowned, but kept focused on the analysis he was listening to:

— A button? What does that mean?

— It would be like a signal to her mind, I don't know, it could have been something I said or something she saw. I just want to say that this was a response to some stimulus, it is not part of the state she was in...

— We can analyze the recordings, if that is the case of your doubt.

Greg liked the idea, he had forgotten that everything was recorded. As soon as the people arrived to attend to the girl, the two of them stood next to the camera that was in the room and replayed the playback to the moment before Allison's attack.

— ... Confusing things. I don't know... just... I kept something in my pocket. A vase... a potted plant... My son, he stayed late at school... he... My locker... a book... a book that wasn't mine...

There Gregory Evans related the facts. It was exactly after hearing him mention the title of the book that she underwent such strong changes.

Whatever it was, that seemed to be the origin of the problem. The book, in fact, was exactly where the transmitting device was hidden, Gregory remembered.

— It seems that it was the title of the book... — Greg observed.

— That may be true, — said Floyd Kenagan, — but what sense does it make? She heard the title of the book and was possessed by an absurd lack of control. We can suggest this fact, but what does it tell us?

— That's the mystery... — Greg stroked his chin in the midst of his thoughts.

CHAPTER 67