I hadn't said much after those last words to the woman.
In addition, I opened her eyes to the possibility of securing substantial funding with minimal loss of shares, the chance to expand not just in Europe but also in America, and then I left her to her thoughts.
Now it had been over 40 minutes since our talk, and I stood at the Via della Conciliazione.
My hands were in the pockets of my suit, my back straight, and head facing forward.
I was the definition of confidence, but inwardly I was lost.
"Where to now?"
If I could get Prisca to join the faction, I would get to see Chiara. Now the deed was done, but I wasn't exactly sure how to go about the second half.
Prisca and her assistant were behind me, and I mean, was there ever a doubt about the woman following me?
The choice between a billionaire and small-time local names who were hungry and greedy for money was obvious.