The Cost Of Forever
eight of the silence that follows is greater than the costly chandelier above us. I continue to foc
clearing his throat, "we think the pr
is suit is flawless and his tie is perfectly straight, I notice sweat forming on his temples. Th
ove. I recline in my leather seat, observing the man in front of me, who is struggling to hide hi
ying his unease. This is no longer about business, it's about gaining control. And contro
prepared to... make adjustments." His voice
ve led with your best offer, not whatever this is." I fl
the room. He k
He is wise enough not to interrupt, and he is intelligent enough to underst
ething valuable to discuss." I wave
ome half-hearted excuse, and scurries out
e door clicks shut. ""Yet ano
ht away, allowing the quiet moment
scuss the art project you wanted finalization on," he says, h
as this taken so long, Nathaniel? It's the one part of th
hrough dozens of portfolios, sir. None of them meet the standard you're looking for. Fi
ord. Challenges should be
state with a frosty tone. "Find so
s expression uncha
concrete jungle where I've carved out my empire. Every building, every deal, every soul in this city moves to the r
t at the city. "What's the issue? Are these artists simply inc
ring over the tablet he always carries. "Most of the names that were
s crossed. "And what is
ist who understands precision, control, and exclusivity. Som
lightly. "Then keep look
. He's not one to waver unless there's something worth menti
n eyebrow
and arresting, fills the screen. Bold strokes, yet refined. Passion benea
ming artist. Not widely known, but her recent wor
nd in my mind, keeping my expres
elite commissions. Her focus seems to be on more... personal projects.
ision. There's something about her work. Something that speaks of precision wrapped in pas
," I finally say,
"I'll make the
ttling into my chair, my fingers drum
ur mother's been involved with," he says caref
r event, another obligation. All part of maintaining the Sterling image. The perfec
it," I respond,
ere's something about it that lingers-something unspoken. I've seen c
d, different c
e way I