I never let people who are not in my inner circle into my study, but tonight I had to make an exception. Only two of the guests I invited knew the true purpose of this meeting, three other ones were only necessary witnesses, while the final one...Well, he was the very reason why we all sat drinking whiskey, and discussing irrelevant business matters.
Simone Barbieri and Aurelio Rossi were surprisingly helpful in the latter matter, eagerly telling everyone of their latest business investments. The rest seemed to be more interested in drinking whiskey than in listening to small business talk, but it didn't matter. Simone's and Aurelio's business talk was nothing but a way to stall for time, something I currently needed. I had to be sure that Carla Pucci had said something helpful before I played it to the audience.
