 Following the incident, Ventura approaches Inspector Briac of the French police enforcement in Paris about the pinnacle, who reluctantly leads him to contact a hitman to assassinate Brizzard.Meeting the hitman discreetly, Ventura recognizes an old friend in John Deray, much to the surprise of both men.Accepting the contract, Deray travels to Marseilles under a false identity and scouts Brizzard's villa for ways to penetrate the property, spotting a possible approach by Brizzard's daughter, Lucienne, who enjoys the lavish life and privileges which her father provides, including fast sports cars.