He would book trips for five times the actual number of guests and deposit into his account the full payment for the phantom crowd, then later label the payments as 'late cancellations' with no refund. His long-distance deposits from currency exchange were justified as 'late payments' or 'reimbursements' from insurance companies for alleged damages.
Vanessa White had no need to know any of his real story, no need to see his balance sheets, nor have any knowledge of his 'sidelines.' He patted a hidden revolver, snuggled against his ankle in a special holster. He was a superb shot, with many hours of practice at both short and long range. He could fly helicopters and small aircraft. He was able to take off and land wherever possible, on land, water, snow, or in the tundra.
Luigi Amedeo di Monteturro felt nearly complete, his needs almost met. With Vanessa White as a friend he would know of all movements at La Mimosa. Sooner or later he would meet face to face with Henry Caldwell's heirs.