In Rome, Italy, John infiltrates Gianna's coronation and confronts her in a dressing room. Faced with certain death, Gianna chooses to commit suicide by slitting her wrists. As Gianna dies, John shoots her in the head to fulfill the marker. As John departs, Gianna's bodyguard, Cassian, recognizes John and upon realizing that he was sent to kill Gianna, attacks him. John escapes to the catacombs where he engages both Ares and Santino's henchmen in a firefight. After killing nearly all of the henchmen, John is again pursued by Cassian. Their fight leads them into the reception area of the Rome Continental Hotel, which like the New York Continental prohibits any "business" on its grounds. As the two share a drink, John explains his reasoning for killing Gianna. Nevertheless, Cassian vows revenge, promising to kill John quickly as a sign of professional respect. John then later returns to New York City.