A Mission in Sicily

In the hills of Sicily, under the cover of silence, Robert McCall executed a calculated strike. At a secluded winery, he infiltrated the estate and eliminated Lorenzo Vitale and his guards. The operation was aimed at retrieving a vault key tied to funds stolen in a major cyber-heist. The mission, though successful, did not end cleanly.

As Robert prepared to leave, he was ambushed. Vitale’s young grandson, hiding in the shadows, shot him in the back. Wounded and disoriented, Robert considered ending his life. Reaching for his pistol, he pulled the trigger—but the chamber was empty. With no alternative, he boarded a ferry and crossed back to the mainland.

While driving along the winding roads of the Amalfi Coast, Robert’s injuries and shock overwhelmed him. His car slowed to a halt. Moments later, he lost consciousness.

A Village in Recovery

Robert was discovered by Gio Bonucci, a carabiniere assigned to the region. He was taken to the remote town of Altamonte, perched along the Italian coastline. There, Dr. Enzo Arisio treated his injuries and began the long process of recovery.

As weeks passed, Robert became immersed in the rhythms of village life. The warmth of the townspeople, their daily struggles and quiet joys, brought him a sense of peace long absent from his life.

Though his presence remained largely unnoticed, Robert maintained ties to his past. A call was made to CIA officer Emma Collins. He relayed details about the winery’s involvement in drug trafficking under the guise of a legitimate business.

Following the tip, Collins and her CIA team raided the winery. The search yielded results—millions in illicit cash and large quantities of fenethylline tablets were uncovered. The operation was exposed.

Camorra’s Grip on Altamonte

Peace in Altamonte was tenuous. The Camorra, a powerful Neapolitan crime syndicate, had set its eyes on the village. Harassment and threats were common, but they soon escalated.

Robert overheard Marco Quaranta, a Camorra lieutenant, strongarming local shopkeeper Angelo for payments. The confrontation was a warning. That night, Angelo’s fish store was set ablaze. The flames lit up the night sky as townspeople watched helplessly.

Gio reviewed security footage and contacted central authorities. His attempt at law enforcement was punished. Alongside his wife and daughter, Gio was assaulted by Camorra enforcers.

The next day, Marco requested a boat. Robert, overhearing the request, made a subtle intervention. He offered Marco a chance to leave the village peacefully. The offer was refused. The response was final—Marco and his men were eliminated by Robert.

The Camorra Strikes Back

Vincent Quaranta, older brother to Marco and head of the Camorra, launched a brutal counter-response. To identify Marco’s killer, he tortured the chief of Naples police. When no answer came, he turned his attention to Emma Collins.

Her vehicle was wired with explosives, but Robert intervened. A quiet warning saved her life.

Soon after, Vincent staged a show of force in Altamonte. Surrounded by armed men, he held Gio at gunpoint before the villagers. Just before the trigger was pulled, Robert stepped forward. With their phones raised, townspeople began recording the encounter. Under public scrutiny, Vincent and his men retreated.

The Reckoning at Vincent’s Estate

That night, vengeance came without warning. Robert infiltrated Vincent’s heavily fortified villa. The guards fell silently, one by one. In the final confrontation, Vincent was cornered.

Refusing to grant him an honorable end, Robert forced him to ingest a fatal dose of the very drugs he peddled. The empire of fear Vincent had constructed was brought to an end.

Restoration and Recognition

Through Emma Collins, the funds recovered from the winery were returned. A pension account for an elderly couple, previously ruined by the cyber-theft, was restored. Justice extended beyond vengeance.

At CIA headquarters in Langley, Collins was formally recognized. Her efforts in dismantling the Altamonte drug network earned her a promotion.

Among her belongings, a package arrived. Inside was a book of contacts and a handwritten note. It congratulated her and acknowledged the pride her mother would have felt. The truth was revealed—she was Susan Plummer’s daughter.

Peace Returns to Altamonte

With the Camorra’s grip broken, Altamonte came back to life. The local football team celebrated a victory. Music and laughter returned to the town square. Among the crowd, Robert stood quietly.

For the first time in years, he allowed himself to belong. From his home by the sea, he looked out over the horizon. Justice had been served, balance restored.

The Equalizer had found peace.