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I'll soon have all I need.

I'm meeting with my partner,

and I'll ask for an advance.

- Will he give it to you?

- Of course!

Good heavens! I've got to run.

We're meeting at 5:00.

I wouldn't want him to leave.

I'll come for you around dinnertime.

All right.

- Did you see him?

- No, we spoke on the phone.

He said he'd be here at 5:00.

I know.

But maybe I shouldn't be here.

Why?

I prefer to avoid him.

I'll set up a meeting for tomorrow.

He might catch on.

So what if he does?

I've got the upper hand here.

Then why wait?

Better to tell him now.

You're right.

The sooner we're rid of him,

the better.

- Want me to wait?

- No, I'll handle this alone.

Suit yourself.

But let's get one thing straight:

We've got the upper hand here.

Of course! Don't worry.

Look out. Here he comes.

- Hi, Rossi.

- Hi, Carlo.

- Can you wait a minute?

- Yes, sir.

I'll show you around.

- Nice office.

- This is all just temporary.

In fact, I'd like

your advice on furniture.

- All right.

- I'm really happy.

Cigarette?

What's going on?

I hear you called a few times.

- That's right.

- Something wrong?

No, everything's fine.

I just need a favor.

I'll do what I can.

Listen, the company's

set up now.

It'll be up and running soon.

Per our agreement,

I'll receive a salary

and a percentage.

You need a little money,

is that it?

Not a little - quite a bit.

I'm getting married,

and I have a lot of expenses.

Those business trips ate up

all I had. I'm nearly broke.

- How much do you need?

- 300,000 lira.

A good sum.

I need it.

Take it out of

my partnership interest.

Your partnership interest?

That hasn't been settled yet.

You're the managing director.

You have full say on that.

Has something changed?

Come on, tell me.

Listen, I'll be very frank.

You have no grounds to claim

a part in this company.

- What?

- Let me finish.

You're an idealist.

For you, everything's simple.

But business is business.

It's my premises,

my organization, and my people.

Your friends put up the capital.

Naples provided the trucks.

What have you contributed?

What have I contributed?

How can you -

I brought it all together.

I found the investors

and put the business together.

You accepted

my conditions from the start.

Now you want to toss me out, eh?

At least be man enough

to tell me to my face!

Don't get excited.

You'll be paid a fee.

Let's talk this over calmly.

I'm not talking over anything.

Listen...

don't try to weasel out of this.

I trusted you,

but try and cheat me

and I'll break your neck.

- You got that?

- I got it!

Listen,

your threats don't impress me.

I told you where things stand.

If you don't like it, sue me!

That's what

lawyers are for, right?

To settle matters

between decent people.

Decent people?

You're a rat. A real scoundrel.

With people like you

I settle matters in person.

Enough.

You're getting on my nerves.

- Get out of here!

- No!

I'll smash your face in first,

you lousy crook!

Thief!

They're killing each other!

- What do I care?

- Let's see what's going on.

If that guy doesn't kill the boss,

someone else will.

Crook!

Sir!

- What?

- I heard a commotion.

I don't need anything. Go away.

All right.

Let's get this over with.

I don't want to discuss this further.

Neither do I.

How much to get you

out of my hair for good?

One million.

500,000. Take it or leave it -

Or kill you,

but I won't dirty my hands.

Fine.

No, no checks. I want cash.

I don't have it.

Come by tomorrow -

I know you have it.

I tell you - - Right now!

Very well.

As long as you

disappear for good.

Two, three...

and two more make five.

I hope you're happy.

You want a receipt?

This stone is perfect

in both cut and brilliance.

Yes, but it seems

a bit expensive.

Believe me, it's a deal.

You won't find a ring like that

anywhere at this price.

Fine. I'll take it.

Who are you? What do you want?

- Where's Carlo Guarneri?

- He went out.

- Search the other rooms.

- Yes, sir.

Come along, ma'am.

Who are you?

His fiance.

Why? What's happened?

What are you looking for?

What do you want?

What's your name?

Anna Ferrari.

Where did your fianc go?

I don't know.

He had an appointment.

Nothing in the other rooms, sir.

- Why all these questions?

- Police.

- What's happened?

- Take her away.

Come along.

- What have I done?

- The chief will tell you.

Just what I needed!

For the love of God,

tell me what's happened to Carlo.

What's happened?

You really want to know?

He killed a man.

Killed a man?

No, that can't be.

That's impossible!

- We got him, sir.

- Good.

He went back to the apartment.

Of course he denies it all.

Take her next door

for further questioning.

Come with me, miss.

It's not true!

I had nothing to do with it!

Get her out of here!

Wait for me at home!

Let him go.

Sit down.

Listen -

So you're Carlo Guarneri...

OWNER OF FURNITURE FACTORY

ROBBED AND KILLED

KILLER IN CUSTOD Y

Finally. Hello, Counselor.

Hello. Did they

question you again?

Yes, yesterday too.

Four hours in a row.

I can't take it anymore.

Always the same questions.

Aren't they convinced by now

that I didn't kill anyone?

Calm down and have a seat.

They questioned the jeweler.

He could testify.

Listen, I'll be frank.

I'm not the judge.

I'm just your attorney,

and you must tell me the truth.

You mean you think I -

There's too much evidence

against you.

Others heard you

shouting threats at him.

They said you had come to blows.

And you left with your pockets

full of cash

that even you admit was his.

- He gave it to me!

- Why?

He was buying me out.

Half a million just like that,

with no receipt? Come on.

Son, I have

your interests at heart.

If you help me, we'll find

some mitigating circumstances:

Provocation, heat of passion,

your clean record.

We'll find some way

to explain the cash too.

But to maintain your innocence

under these circumstances

is too risky.

But I am innocent.

I'm not interested

in mitigating circumstances.

I swear to God I'm innocent!

No judge could convict me.

Calm down.

You want to plead innocent?

Fine, we'll plead innocent.

- Which of you is Anna?

- I am.

Phone call. Hurry up.

Hello? Who's this?

Ah, it's you, Counselor.

They granted permission?

Thank you.

That's not allowed.

Forgive me if I seem choked up.

I didn't think

I'd ever see you again.

Let me look at you.

You look pale and tired.

Poor Anna.

What I've put you through.

No, don't say that.

I'm fine.

I'm perfectly fine.

It's just the shock

of seeing you in here -

Anna, don't cry.

This is a difficult time,

but it will pass.

I didn't do anything.

I didn't kill that man.

You believe me, don't you?

Yes, I believe you.

The court will have

to recognize it too.

They couldn't keep me in here

for a crime I didn't commit.

That would be awful!

That's why you must

have faith, Carlo.

Don't lose heart

or get discouraged.

I have so much faith in you.

You're right:

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