Lost Sols 1: Ancient Treasure by James Bisceglia Read Free Book Online

right reasons. Besides, that’s what those expensive insurance premiums are for. You are part of our family Vincenzo and I want to keep you out of danger. I will have the taxi drive you to your hotel when we are finished here. From this point forward you must always assume you will be under surveillance. At some point I will find out who gave the order. Until that time I don’t want you to take any action. It would be foolish and end up badly for you. You don’t want to be missed for too long so you should probably go now. We need to spend more time together. You are a smart young man, but still have much to learn." Enzo said.
    "There is one more thing I need to speak about Uncle Enzo." Vincent said. "What is it?" Enzo replied. "Do you have a way to get Dalton and I to Mars?" Vincent said. "Is that all? Why not Jupiter or perhaps Pluto? You don't ask for much now do you?” Enzo replied. Vincent had told Enzo about Monique following him and Dalton, but he hadn't shared the discovery about Mars. Vincent told Enzo of the discovery and his trip with Dalton. "This is a continuation of Maria's work. It is her life’s work and we have a chance to validate what your sister was trying to prove. I will understand if it's simply not possible. But if there is a way to get Dalton and I to Mars we have to try. It would be disrespectful not to try if there is a way. She was on to something big." Vincent said. "It's possible I might be able to call in a few favors. I know a few people and will get back to you. For now, go back to Seattle. I will contact you as soon as I can, but no promises for now. Take this secure phone. I will call you on this phone only. Keep it safe and keep it out of sight. Don’t say anything when I call, just listen and follow my instructions. You better get going. Be smart and stay safe Vincenzo. Don’t do anything rash."
    Monique was waiting on the second floor conference room of the hotel when she saw Vincent get out of the taxi. She was sure he was here to see Enzo and the carnage on the roadway confirmed her suspicions. An accident is normal in New York. It’s not normal when a suspect is trying to evade surveillance and his uncle owns the cab company which caused the wreck. Now that Enzo and his people were around, she would have to be more careful. Enzo would be watching for her and other agents. She was sure Vincent had information which was vital. It was her job to pry it from him somehow. In the meantime she would bide her time until Vincent slipped up. When he did, she would be there to find out the truth and advance her career.
    Vincent arrived back in Seattle without incident. He called Dalton so the two of them could meet up and discuss the latest developments. Being careful not to say anything he shouldn't, he invited Dalton to meet him at a local tavern the next night.
    Vincent hoped meeting at a busy and noisy tavern would give them a chance to talk without being heard. Being surrounded by loud drunks should give them some privacy. Vincent met with Dalton and told him about his visit from the pilot and his trip to New York. Dalton became visibly shaken when he heard what had really happened to Maria. He had been a friend and colleague for over twenty years. He didn’t know Enzo personally, but Maria had told him stories. Dalton was confident Enzo would hold the person responsible accountable. He was impatient like Vincent but would wait to see what Enzo found out.
    “You were right about the moon around Jupiter. It is Europa. Has the biologist contacted you yet?” Vincent asked Dalton. “Yes, I just heard from him yesterday. The results are interesting. Tests were conducted on one cylinder from each of the eight chambers. Specimens from three of the chambers resulted in known DNA matches. The three known DNA matches were a Falkland Island wolf which went extinct in 1876, one was a Malagasy Aardvark which went extinct in 200 BC, and the other was a common modern catfish. They are still