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“I know what most people know,” the expatriate said cautiously. “Al-Fulani is a successful<br />

businessman, a well-known philanthropist, and a devout Muslim.”<br />

“I think you're far too modest about the extent of your knowledge,” the assassin said dryly, as he<br />

pushed an envelope across the surface of the table. “Because it's my understanding that in<br />

addition to your work on behalf of the American Language Institute, you spent twenty years<br />

working for the French Directorate of External Security. Please accept a small gift, which if<br />

properly invested, will make your retirement that much more pleasant.”<br />

The plain white envelope was thick with hundred-dollar bills, and without drawing any<br />

attention, the professor was quick to drop his newspaper on top of it.<br />

“Both civil servants and educators are underpaid,” Rollet observed. “So your gift is welcome.<br />

And yes, even though the public Al-Fulani glitters like gold, another man dwells just below the<br />

surface.”<br />

“How fascinating,” 47 said, as his breakfast arrived. “Please tell me more.”<br />

So Rollet did, once the waiter had departed, and what followed was the story of a man who had<br />

inherited his father's smuggling business and subsequently come of age while running hashish<br />

into Spain, where it was either sold or sent north to the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and<br />

other European countries.<br />

Al-Fulani's success soon caught the eye of competitors from as far away as Colombia, and it<br />

wasn't long before some very unpleasant people began to call on the Moroccan, threatening to<br />

hijack his drug shipments unless he shared the profits with them. But, rather than cave in to the<br />

international cartels, Al-Fulani managed to maintain his independence.<br />

At that point Professor Rollet paused to light a disreputable-looking pipe. A series of energetic<br />

puffs were required to get the moist, cherry-flavored tobacco going properly. But once the mix<br />

was alight, the academic took the fragrant smoke deep into his lungs, and smiled broadly.<br />

“Ah!” he exclaimed. “It's a dirty habit, but oh, how I enjoy it!”<br />

Having finished his second pastry, 47 took another sip of coffee. “So, how did he do it?”<br />

Rollet frowned. “Do what?”<br />

“How did Al-Fulani manage to maintain his independence?” Agent 47 inquired patiently. The<br />

Frenchman took a long, slow look around, as if to make sure that none of the other diners were<br />

listening.<br />

“People began to die,” the academic confided gravely. “People at the very top of the cartels, and<br />

it wasn't long before the pressure came off Al-Fulani.”<br />

“So, Fulani had them murdered?”<br />

“Someone had them murdered,” Rollet said darkly. “But it wasn't clear who. Though Al-Fulani

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