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Laura!

- Am i late? - Of course not.

Feels like it was just yesterday...

So...

Beautiful as always.

This way.

- You're always the same, right? - You think i've changed?

Whiskey, like the old times, right?

Thanks.

To us.

Shall we smoke?

No thanks, i prefer my own.

- Damn it, they're over. - I told you, take one of mine.

But no, i can't smoke another brand.

I'll just make a few seconds.

- I'll go fetch you some. - Oh, please...

Can i ever refuse you anything?

Let's just hope the corner store is open.

Don't be late.

Stathi....

What's the trouble this hour in the night.

There's somebody here.

Stathi...where are you.

I sent you to your death...it's all my fault! I put you here...

There was a time i was pretty inexperienced.

Remember?

How can i forget.

- You know, you never gave me a chance to explain. - The way things turned out, there wasn't any need.

I can admit that...

..that what happened was nasty.

but...

i really loved you.

I love you even now.

I believed your sweet talk once, and i got hurt.

Then why did you call me? You could avoid it.

I don't know...maybe i wanted to prove something to myself.

Prove something to yourself... you're a strange girl, Laura.

- And you've really changed those last 2 years i haven't seen you. - You think so?

- You look...more self-confident. - I just know what i want, that's all.

- So what is that you want now? - To be free.

That is all...without second thoughts... just living the way i like.

I see.

Come on now, leave me alone...

- Just park it... - Good day, Sir.

Just a second.

- Calm down a bit please, - Stathi...

Just leave the lady alone, mister...

- Just finished. - Go on.

We searched the house, there's nobody. They only entered one room, and opened a safe.

- Did they open it or did they break it open. - No, it's a very clean job, probably by someone who....

...either knew the combination, or is an expert on safes.

So we have a motive, right? Now who is the victim?

- He was working here for years. - And what was his job.

He was a gardener. The lady was his wife.

- Who's the young man. - He's a neighbour, he's the one who called us.

Go try calm the lady down.

- You're the one who called us? - Yes.

- So, tell us, what did you see. - I was working in my studio...i live by, you know.

I thought i heard a noise, like a shot.

I went straight to the window.

At first everything looked normal, but then i noticed a man running.

Then i heard a lady screaming.

- To who does this house belong? - To lady Aster.

Laura Aster.

She's not here now, right?

Would you know where she might be?

I'm afraid i can't help you with this.

- You know her well? - Not really, just as a neighbour.

We might exchange some greetings when we meet on the street.

- What's going on here? - You're not allowed, miss.

Not allowed to my home?

I see...did you notice anything else that might help us?

I told you exactly what i saw..i don't know anything else.

- Maria! Stathi! - Excuse me now...

- Miss Aster? - Right...but what's going on here?

What are all these people doing in my home.

- Where's Maria and Stathis. - Miss Aster, please sit down.

- No, you tell me, please. - I think there's been an accident.

- What kind of accident. - Someone got in the house to steal.

The servant found him, it seems they started struggling, and....

- I don't understand, where's Stathis? - Miss Aster...

- Stathis is dead. - My God....

Sit....sit down please.

- But why.... - We found the safe in your room.

It had been opened and emptied.

We believe the servant found the burglar the moment he was stealing.

There was some fight...you understand.

Now tell me...

Did you have any valuables kept there.

My jewelry.

Were they of big value?

Yes they were...but what does it matter now...

Stathis lost his life because of them... I wish i didn't have them!

And what about Maria?

Where is Maria?

Miss Aster!

She had a big shock...but she'll be fine.

We gave her a sedative.

- Can i help with anything else, Inspector? - I don't think so.

Your neighbour alerted us.

You may go and thanks for your help.

Of course we might need you for any further details, you understand.

As you wish.

I'm really sorry miss Aster...bye.

It's better if you rest now.

There will be a policeman guarding the house tonight.

Can i do anything else for you.

Good...now have a rest and i'll see you tomorrow.

I think i told you everything yesterday, Inspector.

Miss Aster, i know this is hard for you.

- Try to understand me, i'm doing my job. - Sit.

Unfortunately we don't have many leads to move on.

All we know is that the man who opened the safe, knew the combination.

I'm not a detective, this is your business.

That's why we should examine every possibility.

Which of your friends knew about the safe and the jewels?

My friends don't tend to rob other people's houses, they're all well off.

- Are all of your friends well off? - What do you mean?

Maybe one of your friends...might be less rich.

- and he might have entered your bedroom. - I think this is enough, how dare you?

Miss Aster, i might seem a bit rude.

But there's been a murder, and my goal is to find the killer no matter what!

And i'm telling you that not anybody can get into my bedroom!

That's not what i meant, you took this the wrong way.

Maybe someone went into your room by mistake.

maybe some repairman for example.

I couldn't help you on this, better ask Maria.

I didn't have the chance to talk with her yet.

Of course, i don't think today is the right day for that.

- Maybe tomorrow. - I'd be thankful for that.

And now if you will excuse me, i'm already late.

Thank you for your cooperation, miss Aster.

Good bye, mister Zara.

Tomorrow then.

Police?

I'd like to talk to the man in charge of the Aster case.

Yes?

- I have some news for our case. - I'm listening.

I was just talking to the insurance company's executive.

There's already been an application for the insurance money.

The lady had insured them for a million dollars.

That's a lot of money.

If you take into account that her fortune must be over fifty million...

the insurance money is a small deal.

Ah yes, some lady called us, she doesn't belong to her circle of friends.

She says she recognized her picture in the paper, but she didn't explain much.

She just told us that...she had seen her with somebody.

- Did she say anything about the man? - Yes.

He's called Mitchell, Timos Mitchell.

Find out where he is.

I also want you to find what you can about Aster's will, its conditions..

How do her businesses run...

I want to know everything about her financial situation, plus anything that could be important...OK?

-Right Sir. - Bye now.

Giorgo...find out where Mitchell is.

I also need some more details about Aster's will.

Seems it's your lucky night.

- Don't you think that's a bit risky? - I'm the type who either wins everything or loses it.

I warned you...

Enough for tonight.

Thanks.

What are you getting?

- I don't know....a whiskey. - Whiskey.

Don't call me home, i'm not gonna answer, I'm sick of answering questions.

They're being hard on you?

The Inspector insists that the culprit must be someone that is really familiar with my bedroom.

- And what did you tell him? - You don't think i briefed him about my personal life.

I don't suppose there's a reason to be ashamed of anything.

- Of course not. - Then what?

What's the big issue? That you had a couple of men in your bedroom?

You are one of them though.

I hope you didn't say anything about me.

No...

Good.

Trouble with the Police would be the last thing i want.

- Are you hiding something? - Nothing, but...

It wouldn't be good for my business.

To you, darling.

- Miss Aster? - She's waiting for you there, by the pool room.

- Thank you Maria. - You're welcome.

- Good morning. - Hello.

It's not often that you see a woman playing this game.

I used to hide when i was little, and watch my father play.

Then i would play when he would leave. I never gave up on this habit.

Except that i'm not afraid of being caught now.

Did you get the information you want, mister Zara.

Maria couldn't be much helpful.

She didn't see anyone unfortunately.

I'm sorry you haven't made much progress.

Miss Aster, i regret going back to this issue...

But i asked you yesterday...

- if you could remember the people who have been in your bedroom. - Still the same thing?

- Maybe today you thought of somebody. - No.

Maybe this picture will refresh your memory... his name is Timos Mitchell.

We have our way of learning everything, miss Aster.

Why don't you help us.

For your own good.

I'm so ashamed.

- You know how to dig deep, Inspector. - With regret though...

but it's my job. Now tell me.

A year ago i was returning to Athens in my car.

I don't know anything about cars, i was clueless.

Luckily there was a small cafe near by. I went to ask for help.

Now listen here!

- Hi. - You need something?

Something's wrong with my car, it's just down the road. Is there any mechanic close?

- There's no mechanic. - Then please, is there a phone?

There is one, back there.

Having problems?

My car's broken down.

- You're from Athens? - I guess.

You know how to play?

I can manage.

- You need to strike harder. - It's not always necessary.

You're right.

But, it depends on the game.

- And i like fast games. - Are you that hurried in everything?

And you're not?

I care more about the game, i don't play that often.

Then you probably need some practice.

- And who would you suggest as a partner? - Me.

Are you a good opponent?

You can try me.

- You're rushing again. - I told you that's me.

Listen...i'm heading to Athens myself.

If you want, we'll get there faster than the bus.

I don't doubt about that.

- You're not going anywhere, you'll stay here! - Stop pulling me, you hear me?

If you leave i'll gouge your eyes out, i'll kill you!

No one can buy me, you hear that, no one!

- Get off my back! - Go then, go!

Just don't expect anything from me, you hear that?

Nothing!

Aren't you ashamed, you filthy slut?

- Go to hell. - You go to hell, you bum.

Don't dare set foot here again, i'll cut them off.

That was it, it's over!

If you raise your arm a little higher...like that...

it will be better, don't you agree?

No wait, wait one moment please.

- What's the matter? - It will be more comfortable up in my room.

As you wish.

What is taking you so long.

Now you're the one who's hurrying.

You're the one who taught me to play fast.

Why don't you take these off, they're in the way.

I'm afraid that you won't have a very flattering idea about me.

You mentioned that necklace you were wearing. Was it still there when he left?

- I put it in the safe, when he went to the bathroom. - Did he see you putting it there?

I don't think so...but maybe he did, i don't remember.

Did you meet him again?

No, i left for Paris.

You were pretty lucky, miss Aster.

Mitchell is into drug smuggling, he's a dangerous guy.

Now he's our top suspect.

I realize how ugly and disturbing it is, forcing you to revisit the past.

I know i've made lots of mistakes in my life.

It's hard to realize, but i was a captive in this house for almost 20 years.

It was only when father died...

...that i felt free.

and when you've been deprived of your freedom, Inspector...

and you suddenly gain it, you start feeling drunk.

So i decided to do everything, everything that i had missed until that moment.

It seems now, that...i reached some excesses.

Yes Maria...what?

He can take it from here.

- It's for you, Inspector. - Thank you.

Yes.

So?

Did i help you getting the killer?

- Which one do you mean. - Mitchell of course.

What makes you so certain about it.

But everything is pointing to him.

Miss Aster...we're never sure of anything in our job.

Good bye then.

Bye.

- I'm expecting news from you. - If they're pleasant i'll give you a call.

I'm going to meet Mitchell.

You stay here, the rest go behind the hotel!

- What's the room number of Timos Mitchell. - I don't know any such name.

Maybe now you can remember?

Timo, it's the police!

The rest of you from the back, fast!

Watch out! Hold him, slow...

What's that, Inspector?

If this dust is what i think it is, it must have cost him a fortune.

Just the loot from the Aster's place should be enough to take care of it.

Isn't this what you meant to say?

Something like that..

Take him away.

OK, we can stop here.

Please tell the Inspector to come in.

Should i stay too?

- ...in case you need help. - No no, i'll meet him by myself.

As you wish.

You may come in, Inspector.

Come in.

Please be seated.

Thank you.

So...are there any news?

We got Timo Mitchell.

- That's great, did he confess? - Regrettably, he couldn't.

He was already dead when we got him, carrying a bag full of heroin.

He tried hard not to get caught.

Only someone that might be involved in, let's say a murder...

would react the way he did.

There's no doubt he's the culprit, he knew of the jewels, he stole them and used them for his business.

We thought the same thing ourselves.

- Except that it's impossible for him to have committed this crime. - Why is that?

We found his passport... he was out of the country the whole past week.

So now what.

- It all depends on you. - How's that?

You told me that...

the night the crime occurred...

- you had left the house for a walk, by 11:15. - And so?

Do you do that often?

Yes...i mean no...i just needed some fresh air.

- And that's why you were roaming the streets for four hours? - Exactly.

Miss Aster...

what are you trying to hide from me.

Could you tell me?

I'm not trying to hide anything.

- Yes, i was with somebody. - With who?

- His name is Tony Nichols. - Why didn't you tell me before.

I was ashamed...i was at his apartment.

- You were together. - Except when he got out to buy cigarettes.

- What time did he get out. - I'm not sure, around 12:30.

Was he out long?

- It couldn't be more than half hour. - Where is his house?

- In Kifisia. - You know him for a long time?

Almost 2 years.

Where did you meet him.

It was just a few months after my father's death... i was hardly going out, i didn't have any friends...

I was beginning to feel...

how can i say that?

I was often at the equestrian club.

I liked it...i filled my lonely hours riding horses.

I met Tony at the club...at first i thought he was a barman.

He was friends with the people of the club.

I thought he was just another playboy.

But he was cute, and i needed some company.

I'll have an 'old-facer' please. (???)

Are you having it here or will you sit?

I'll sit over there.

- Thanks. - I hope it's fine.

Am i bothering you?

Not at all.

- Cigarette? - No thanks, i prefer mine.

As you wish.

It's not often that we see lonely cute girls.

You're pretty good at horse riding as well.

- I think you're exaggerating, mister... - Nichols.

But you may just call me Tony.

And i'm not exaggerating at all, i was just marveling at you.

I admit that it's a great pleasure of mine, i feel different on the back of a horse.

...more self-confident...i don't know why.

So, let's hope we see you more often around here.

- You'd want that? - A lot.

Our first dates were really pleasant.

He would act like a perfect gentleman, his company was driving me crazy.

It was the first time in my life i felt like that for a man.

I felt the need to share every moment and every thought with this person.

I knew i had fallen in love with all the passion of the first time.

- I love you... - I love you too.

If you only knew how long i've been yearning to hear this... I love you.

My love...

I was so happy... my life wasn't empty anymore.

He helped me know myself and become a woman.

We promised to stay together forever. We would often discuss about marrying.

Are you feeling happy?

How could i not be...i have you.

My plans are going great.

- So you keep secrets from me? - No, darling.

I don't keep any secrets from you, i just... want to be certain before telling you.

There's a chance of buying an avenue... i'm considering opening it as a disco club.

- Sorry, what? - You know, discotheque.

Some friends from America tell me those clubs are all the rage.

Sooner or later the fad will reach here too... i'm gonna get loaded.

Then you should move straight away.

It's not that simple.

I don't have all the money i need.

How much do you need?

Some 150.000 dollars.

It sure is a lot...

I know.

Don't worry honey, i'll find a way to get them, plus, i'll be your partner, right?

It was a large amount indeed, and it wasn't that easy to collect it.

I tried and i made it, i rushed to his house to tell him the good news.

I arrived at his house... I wanted to surprise him.

Just lay off me...

- I told you not to see this woman again! - Why don't you just lay off me!

- I've told you, i'll take her money first and then get rid of her! - But i don't care about her money!

- But i need them! Wait til we get the money first, and then...

- How long will this go on? - As long as it takes...

- It's your darling... - Go to hell...

- I hadn't met him again til a few days ago. - And what made you go see him again?

I don't know...

- Maybe i couldn't just forget him, - You told me he got out to buy some cigarettes.

Don't you think he was out too long for that?

I'm smoking a special brand...that's a bit hard to find.

You know it yourself.

Just a while ago you took one of mine, when i offered you one.

- Isn't that so? - Really?

- I didn't pay attention. - Anyway.

I should be checking this Mr Nichols out... That is his name, right?

- Is he still frequenting the horses club? - No, he opened the...

I think it's called 'Disco Fever'.

Sir?

- Zaras...from criminal investigations office. - Criminal?

I don't understand...

You do know Laura Aster i believe.

- Can we talk some place quiet? - This way.

I'm listening...

- So... - Yes, i do know her.

I was talking to miss Aster..

She just told me today that she was with you the night of the robbery.

Yes...she was with me.

Could you explain why she didn't tell me right away?

What can i say...

- How could i know that? - What time did you meet?

- Just before midnight. - Were you together the whole night?

Yes, she left early in the morning.

But i think you left to get her some cigarettes... by 12.

And you were out for quite some time.

- I was out for 15 minutes. - Only 15 minutes?

What difference does it make... I don't remember exactly.

I just remember that in order to find her brand...

-...i had to search many stores. - Could you had gone by her house to find them for her?

You had plenty of time to make it.

Don't try to involve me in this, Inspector.

I think you're heading the wrong way with this.

Where is that store you visited?

I think it's the one near the alley here, next to the phone booth.

Good...we might need to talk again soon.

I hope you don't mind... i would also advice not to get lost...

- But what are you talking about, am i a suspect? - No...

...not for now at least.

So...

as we said mister Nichols.

- Pour me some whiskey. - You owe this guy money too?

No...i'll explain.

Now look partner, i don't like secrets.

- How much longer will i stay put, darling? - I'm almost over.

I've been here all these hours... I'm pretty tired, don't you understand?

I know, but this is one of my favorite works.

I'll call it 'The Woman with the Apple', what do you think?

I think you should call it 'Woman with muscle cramp'

You know, i always thought painters never really notice their models.

I never boasted i'm a man of character.

Do you love me?

You know that i love you.

- And you, miss Aster? - I'm in love with you too.

Let me down...

- It's like my first days in Paris. - You can't wait to go back?

Yes, but not without you, dear.

- In the afternoon? - Since i won't be able to see you tonight...

- You're going there again? - It's like a passion...but i'm gonna quit.

I wish you never quit some of your other passions though.

You did great.

- I think so too. - They told me i'd find you here.

I guess you find it strange.

but when i'm here, i'm able to put my thoughts in order.

Did you find anything? Tell me.

- Did you find anything? - Lots of things.

Our buddy Nichols has issues, his business belongs to someone else, and lately he doesn't get along with his partner.

What about his alibi.

It's the distance from the villa, he couldn't make less than an hour to get there.

Let's wait.

Just keep following him.

How come you're in such a hurry to meet me today?

Since you changed your habits and woke up early morning..

..it must be something really important.

- What the hell did you involve me in? - I don't understand,where did you get involved.

That friend of yours the inspector paid me a polite visit last night.

- I was forced to talk. - Fine!

- And you had to even tell him about the cigarettes i went out to get you.

- What does that matter to you? - Don't play dumb, you know how these people think.

And you know well that whatever happened in your house was exactly that time i was out.

Tony, don't be silly.

How to make them think otherwise.

I wouldn't worry if i were you, you were looking for a store, you didn't even take that long.

It's not that...

- I know that i'm not in danger... - Then why do you worry.

- I'm planning on traveling abroad. - Then what's the problem?

It will raise suspicions to go away, especially now that they told me to stick around.

I think you should just leave and explain them later.

- So you haven't seen him before. - I told you, no.

Please try to remember...are you sure you've never seen him? - Absolutely sure.

OK then...bye.

Inspector, how are you?

- I'm fine, thank you. And you? - Fine...

- You know, you're becoming a daily habit. - I hope it's a pleasant one.

Beautiful roses...

I'm sure you're not here for my roses.

- Can we go in? - But of course.

Good morning Inspector.

- Good morning Maria, how are you today? - I'm better...

- Maria put those in a vase. - Right away.

- Are you having coffee, Inspector. B - If it's easy...

- Two coffees, Maria. - Yes madam.

Your villa is exquisite.

- And the view is wonderful - It was my father's idea, thanks.

- What can i do for you? - I need your help again.

That night...with Nichols..

when he got back...

- Did you notice anything? - No...

...but now that you mention it, he looked a bit unnerved.

How unnerved?

He just looked like that... I'm sure you're not suspecting Tony, Inspector.

I must examine every possibility.

That brings me to the next question.

Are you sure you told us everything regarding your visitors here?

Inspector..

i admit that i've been careless and made many mistakes in my life.

but i can assure you, there wasn't any battalion parading in my bedroom.

- I didn't mean just men... - What??

When i interrogated Maria, she didn't tell me much.

but she mentioned a young lady.

that had paid you many visits some months ago.

Later, her visits stopped.

Could you tell me about her?

I didn't think it was that important.

Let me be the judge of that.

Her name is Anelli Markou.

She was working as a masseuse at a beauty parlor.

I wasn't going out much at the time.

I had gained some weight... so i thought some exercise would do me good.

Nelli was a good gymnast... she had something that made me feel secure.

She showed a great interest in me, and we started getting closer to each other every day.

- Good, we're done. Come in, miss Aster.

I'm coming right now.

- I'm feeling so nice... - You like it?

A lot...

- Oh no. - What is it.

I spilt all the oil on my gown.

Put some powder on it.

You're right, but i should take it out first.

- Don't put it on again. - I was thinking the same myself.

I'm feeling so nice...

You really know your job, i'm not just saying that.

- I'm much more comfortable working without the gown. - Why don't you just take it out.

- Some women mind it. - They mind it?

Yes.

I'm happy that you're comfortable with it.

I like it that way... you have very soft hands.

And you...lovely skin.

Does it feel nice?

If you don't like it, tell me to stop.

I wasn't feeling good one day and i didn't go to the parlor.

Nelli insisted she should come by the house.

- Did she? - Yes she did.

Did she notice your jewels?

Not that night.

It was many nights later.

She was in my room, a few days before we had a fight.

We had a few drinks and were in a good mood.

We started fooling around.

I had the necklace on and i wanted to take it off and put it in the safe.

I don't know what got me, but i took all my gold jewelry out.

I wanted to try them on her.

You said you had a nasty fight.

She was out of control one day, she didn't know what she was saying,

she said i would regret it, and that one day she'd make me pay for it.

When did that happen?

About 2 months ago.

You haven't seen her since?

- No, but she called me. - When?

- The day before yesterday. - What did she want?

- She said she wanted to meet me. - And you?

I refused and hung up the phone.

Do you know where can we find her?

I imagine she's still working at that parlor.

- And where would that be? - 28, Kallidromiou street.

I bothered you enough for today, thank you.

I know this wasn't very pleasant for you, but it was a great help for me.

Maria, bring mister Zara's coat.

Tell me...

the gentleman that called us that night.

Alex Linos...is he a friend of yours?

Not exactly, he moved here a couple of months ago, i hardly know him.

Thank you Maria...

And thank you once again.

I'll call you if i need you.

Inspector, what a surprise.

Our profession is full of surprises.

- May i come in? - Of course.

Interesting paintings.

I'm afraid they're not special...these are my early works.

You're too moderate.

You've studied here in Athens?

For a couple of years... then i went to Paris and stayed for four years.

And what are you doing now?

I met the Fosters when i was in Paris... this house belongs to them.

They saw my exhibition and they liked it.

I wanted to return to Athens, and they offered me to stay in this studio.

I think i made well.

I'm preparing my new project now.

- That's a very nice painting. - I like it too.

It's one of the recent ones.

It's already sold.

Mister Lino...i'm not here to discuss paintings.

Your work is remarkable.

But i need your help clarifying a few issues.

Let's go back to that night.

At that moment you mentioned.

When you couldn't see anything clearly, except for a running man.

Yes, and it was pretty dark.

Did you notice anything else that might be suspicious near miss Aster's house?

No...

Now listen here Inspector, i'm really busy with my work.

I don't have time to spy on my neighbours.

I shouldn't be holding you any longer.

Please call me if you remember anything else.

You can be sure.

Thanks a lot.

Good morning.

- I'm sorry, but our parlor is ladies only. - I'm not here for treatment.

Is a Nelli Markou working here?

- Yes, but we're not allowed to... - Police...

Could you call her?

One moment...Mary.

Could you please take this gentleman upstairs, to miss Markou.

- This way. - Thank you.

Wait one moment.

- Miss Markou. - Yes?

- This gentleman is asking for you. - Thank you Mary.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- It's Zaras miss Markou, criminal investigations. - Criminal?

Could i talk to you for one minute.

Of course, come in.

- Where were you last Tuesday night? - I don't remember.

..but i think i had a date to go to the movies.

With who?

- With a friend of mine. - And where did you go afterwards.

At her place, i stayed with her all night.

- We can check this. - There's no need to involve her in this.

Why would i lie to you.

Why don't you tell me what's going on.

You do know Laura Aster, so be honest with me. If your alibi checks,

you don't have anything to worry about.

so....what can you tell me about Aster?

- She was a customer here and i was giving her massages. - Was it only massages?

Fine, we had more intimate relations.

- Then what happened? - What happened...our relationship just ended.

As soon as she came back from Paris she put an end to it.

She said she didn't want to see me again... Of course i was crazy about her, i couldn't let go.

- And so you made a horrible scene. - Horrible? Not really.

I was just upset at what she told me. Otherwise it wasn't such a horrible scene.

Tell me miss Markou, you've been to her bedroom, correct?

Sometimes, yes...with her of course.

So you do know about a safe she had in there.

- Now where are you going with this? - Did you know where she kept her jewels?

As lots of other people knew.

I don't think she kept it as such a big secret.

I know her better than you do, Inspector. She despised men.

She was just using them, after what she had been through because of her father and her first lover.

Even the jewelry was just a part of her act.

Do not for a second think that i have anything to do with this crime.

Try her boyfriends instead... she picks them up from the streets anyway.

You must come by and sign an official statement tomorrow.

I will.

- Why are you here? - I couldn't hold myself any longer.

- You said you were going to the casino. - I wanted to see you first.

I missed you too.

But this is dangerous.

How much longer should we be hiding.

It is imperative, you know why.

Let's not go over this again.

As long as we'll be together forever.

- Let me go with you. - No, you shouldn't.

If they see me with you they'll start asking questions again, and i don't want any more trouble.

As you wish.

Hi, how are you.

- Could i have chips for 500 dollars please. - But you have closed your account.

- Give me the receipt to sign. - I'm sorry miss Aster, it can't be done.

- Why not? - You know, you have withdrawn too much.

- I'm really sorry but i can't grant you any more. - Ridiculous, you know i have lots of money.

I'm sorry miss, but i can't do otherwise. I've been instructed you see.

- Only 500 dollars! I have spent thousands in this place. - But i told you, i can't do anything else, you understand.

You could see the manager if you wish.

- Good morning. - What's new?

I have the report on Aster's will.

- The lady is broke. - What?

She doesn't have a penny in her name... Her business of course is worth millions.

Her old man managed his will as if he wanted to make sure she would never be in charge of his fortune.

- My coffee, please. - So, what's your take on this?

- What do you think? - I'm not sure yet.

But i have a strange feeling.

- Something else, Markou's alibi is real. - Unless her friend is covering her.

Keep an eye on both of them, just to be sure.

Yes? Yes he's here.

- It's for you. - Yes?

- What? - What's the matter?

- With the 701 flight?

We won't have to follow Nichols anymore.

Fine, i'm coming right away.

He got a ticket and he's leaving for Amversa. You know what that means?

Amversa is an international smuggling center, for diamonds and jewelry.

Yes, i think we got our man.

Step on it...faster.

- Will you call it in? - Yes.

Alpha one for Center, i'm heading to the airport, alert patrol cars A4 and A5.

Attention please, departure for TWA flight 701

Boarding right now on exit 2.

I told you to stay put.

But i didn't do anything to get arrested. I'm innocent, i've told you a hundrend times!

We'll see about that. Take him away!

- What are you doing here. - Open up, i need to talk to you.

So, i'm listening.

I feel i'm badly cheated.

What do you mean by that.

I might not be a genius, but i can manage simple numbers.

When i read about the scheme, i found out it was worth half a million.

and then i thought:

Harry...what percentage of that is your 10 thousand?

I had to think hard, but i reached a conclusion.

It's 2%.

Crumbles.

and to think that i did the dirty work.

We didn't instruct you to kill anybody.

That's right, we hadn't taken that into account.

What would you do if you came face to face with the guy?

So what do you want now.

As i said, i came to the conclusion that you've screwed me.

You know well that i don't have any money.

The lady does though...and quite a few.

Drop her a call..

Do it!

Do it now.

Didn't you just hear me? You speak another language?

I said drop her a call.

And tell her not to take long.

Listen Laura...our friend is here.

- The guy from the job. - And what does he want.

- Gather what money you can and bring them here. - Fine i'm coming.

- I hope you got what we said, dolly. - I don't understand, what do you want!

Now i don't want you to think i'm greedy....

i'm not asking for half of the jewels as i normally should.

Don't you think i'm a bad guy, we're going to have a deal.

Aren't there 3 of us in this scheme?

Fine...so i'm getting one third... Doesn't that sound right?

You must be insane...i haven't got the insurance money yet, plus, this is called blackmail!

And what do you call your scheme with your boyfriend here?

None of your business...i got you whatever was valuable.

It's not enough.

I swear, i don't have more!

Since you don't have the cash, and since i'm not a bad guy, we'll make another deal.

Give me the real jewels, the ones i gave your boyfriend that night.

I don't have those anymore.

Stop fooling, i'm not dumb.

If you don't accept, then i'm obliged to go to the Police.

Of course i'll be losing myself...

but you'll have some explaining to do yourselves.

See you...

Wait...

- Alex, give him the jewels. - But, Laura...

Do as i say, bring them here from the next room!

Laura what did you do, you've gone crazy? You killed him!

- What did you want me to do, let him blackmailing us for the rest of our lives?

And what are we doing now?

- We must get rid of him. - How??

I must think...you clean the place here, and i go bring my car next to the house.

How did that end up here? I thought it was in the safe, i had it reported as stolen.

What are you doing there.

They'll find it when they find his body... He's on a watchlist, right?

So they'll assume he was the burglar.

And so the Police will have their thief.

Except that he's a corpse that can't speak. It's brilliant!

It seems my luck just turned around.

Weird that i should find this piece right now.

I didn't even like it in the first place.

Be careful...

God damn it...

Let me do it...

OK, let's go.

I doubt they'll find anything to examine... Let's go.

Please don't be like that, everything went smooth.

They'll find him with the jewel in his pocket, they'll see his file, they will know he had a motive,

they'll have their suspect, and a handy theory. Done, everything in order.

As long as they don't have anything leading them to us.

That's impossible and you know it.

In a couple of days you'll be in Paris, i'll collect the insurance money and i'll meet you there.

They'll give them to me right away, don't you worry.

Tell me, did you prepare the paperwork to send the painting abroad?

Yes, it only needs packaging, i'll go fetch it.

- Spread them here, i'll attach them with glue. - OK.

I hope we're lucky.

and they won't discover what does the frame hide.

Don't be afraid.

Luck is on our side now.

- One moment... - What's the matter?

- Just wait a second... - Why?

I just want to look at them.

How did the accident happen.

We don't know yet.

The railroad supervisor found the body.

Nasty sight.

I can see that.

Did you find out who he is?

- I sent his prints for verification. - Theodorou, come here.

- I'll be in the car. - Fine.

It wasn't an accident... he was already dead when the train dismembered him.

- We found a wound from a bullet, it got him in the heart. - Then it is a crime.

What time did he die approximately.

I can't define that exactly.

I'd say last night...between 10 and 12.

Fine...thank you.

Did you find anything else that could be helpful?

We found traces of paint in his nails.

- I've already sent them for analysis. - Good.

- Just make sure i have your report very soon. - Yes sir.

Sorry to interrupt.

- There's a file about him. - It's not an accident.

What did you say?

You heard me.

Theodorou told us that before he was dragged here, he had received a shot in the back.

We found this.

Strange.

- This belongs to Aster! - This is an important lead.

- They told you that he has a file? - Yes, definitely.

Aster's jewel on a known criminal...

Come with me.

Listen, gentlemen.

Comb this area carefully, are we clear?

Theodorou, i'm waiting for your report, let's go.

If you knew how much i love you...

Sir...what are we going to do with Nichols?

We must think of something to keep him here.

George, i'm waiting for that report.

- He must have had a reason to get away from us. - We examined him, he didn't have anything on him.

- What happened with the search warrant for his house? - We looked there as well.

- We didn't find anything. - Something is not right.

But we'll break through eventually.

- Keep on with his interrogation. - Yes sir.

- Good evening, Maria. - Is that you Inspector, come in.

- How are you? - How can i be...

Excuse me one moment, the phone is ringing.

Come in.

Please be seated, give me a moment to answer the phone.

Yes?

Who?

No, she's not here.

I'll tell her you called mister Doumas.

One more thing...

He hung up...

Miss Aster isn't home, if i heard correctly.

Yes, she's been out all day.

He hung up...it was from the insurance company, i didn't tell him the good news.

What was that news?

As i was cleaning some drawers, i found the miss' favorite pin.

the one with those little lions on it... it was a gift from her father.

it was one of his rare tender moments.

Sit down Maria, please.

- Did you tell her? - I didn't have the chance yet.

I put it in the case with her favorite jewels, she'll be really happy to see it.

I don't doubt about that.

I raised that girl.

She's like a child to me.

Her mother died when she was 7.

How was her life here?

Mister Aster didn't marry again after his wife's death.

He changed a lot...he got too strict with Laura.

- He never loved her as a child. - And you?

- How do you explain that? - I told you.

He was really strict with Laura, granted, it wasn't his own kid.

She was adopted...Laura felt like a prisoner in here.

She only felt free when he died.

- Are you expecting anybody? - No...

Let me check a moment.

Laura...

Yes Alex, who is it?