10“It’s settled,” I said. “It can’t be more than six hundred kilometers. In Bella’s car, won’t take six hours to reach Mragowo.”
“The distance is closer to six hundred and fifty kilometers,” Stefan corrected me. “And half of it on secondary roads.”
“Eight hours. We leave now, we’ll be there before dark.”
Holger shook his head. “Too soon. The authorities will not . . .” He was watching Bella steel herself to hear his next words: release the body. Instead, he said, “We will need most of today to make proper arrangements.”
“Yes.” Bella slid to the edge of the cushion. “Give me ten minutes to comb my hair and brush my teeth. Your people can escort me to my office. I’ll start the process. And I’ll get word to Harry to meet us in Mragowo tomorrow.”
Holger nodded. “I’ll use those ten minutes
