"Maria Teresa also encountered an incident." His cousin lowered his voice. "News from Lisbon, sudden heart attack this morning, didn't make it to the hospital in time. She just had a check-up last week, her heart was very healthy."
Two incidents?
Eduardo put down the phone, his hand trembling slightly. He returned to his desk, opened the address book, and found a secure number Carl had left him last time— it was a contact at the German Federal Intelligence Agency (BND).
He had just dialed two digits when the doorbell rang.
Eduardo cautiously walked to the door, peering through the peephole. Outside was a delivery man holding a small box.
"Mr. De Bourbon-Parma? A delivery for you."
"I didn't order anything."
"The sender said it's 'a Christmas gift from an old friend'."
Eduardo hesitated for a moment. It could be a gift from a friend. He unhooked the chain and opened the door slightly.
