Chapter 7. Speaking

Björn leaned back in the black leather armchair in Nicoletta's office as she went to the drinks cabinet to pour him a drink. She walked over to him and handed him the crystal glass when she was done.

-"So," Nicoletta began as she sat down in another of the black leather armchairs, crossed one leg over the other, and looked at Björn, who expected her to speak immediately. -The young woman you bought at the auction is your assistant. -Björn stiffened.

-Yes," he said, then took a long sip of his drink, his eyes on her, and when he finished, he spoke. -I see my mother has brought you up to date.

-There's nothing wrong with that, especially when she and I are working towards a common goal.

- Do you trust my mother that much? -Nicoletta arched an eyebrow, then narrowed her eyes for a moment. She took a discreet breath and let it out before taking a sip of her drink. When she finished, she looked at the man sitting across from her.

-We had