Chapter 9. Burning

Nicoletta was a little tense about how Björn had gotten, and she knew he struggled daily with his anger issues, which is why he had hesitated to show the evidence that very night, but it was better at once to get Christine and Bruno off his back.

-Tell me something, and what happened at the charity dinner? -Björn frowned and understood what I was asking.

-You must know by now, don't you and my mother talk about everything?

-Well, I just wanted you to tell me.  -answered, arching that perfect eyebrow again. -Indeed, we are up to date with everything.

- Does that mean you've got her up to speed on what's going on with me and my assistant? -She pursed her lips tightly, gave herself some time before answering that question, took a sip and enjoyed it, her eyes fixed on the crystal glass for a couple of seconds and then looked at Björn.

-I'm nobody's babysitter, Björn, if that's what you want to know. What you do at the hotel doe