04-13-2023, 01:26 AM
She didn’t take his bait. Good for her, Adrian mused. He still hadn’t taken a drink, though he considered the indulgence. He had an early session with his trainer in the morning, and while one serving of alcohol wouldn’t undo it, he opted to save the moment for advantageous company. Colette, so far, was not it. He was placing a glass of water back on the table when his gaze swept the rooftop.
Their al fresco champagne bar was perched on the roof of the building, offering a magical 360-degree view. Of all Moscow City’s downtown vistas, theirs was not the only competition, but it was superbly styled and had a stellar reputation. Nearby, beautifully dressed men and women sipped signature champagne or belinni cocktails. Everything from spicy snacks to foie gras, oysters and was presented on beautiful dishware. The wow-feeling was meant to draw a high-class customer many of whom were patrons of the hotel, but it was also popular with the employees of the leased spaces seeking to impress clients or competitors. Their reservation list was long.
Of all the places on the terrace she found him, there was a reason Adrian had abandoned the best seat to join Colette. Her question made him smile to himself.
“I’m an entrepreneur,” he said. After a moment to study her reaction, he elaborated, knowing the answer was going to impress. “For instance, I own this building.”
Their al fresco champagne bar was perched on the roof of the building, offering a magical 360-degree view. Of all Moscow City’s downtown vistas, theirs was not the only competition, but it was superbly styled and had a stellar reputation. Nearby, beautifully dressed men and women sipped signature champagne or belinni cocktails. Everything from spicy snacks to foie gras, oysters and was presented on beautiful dishware. The wow-feeling was meant to draw a high-class customer many of whom were patrons of the hotel, but it was also popular with the employees of the leased spaces seeking to impress clients or competitors. Their reservation list was long.
Of all the places on the terrace she found him, there was a reason Adrian had abandoned the best seat to join Colette. Her question made him smile to himself.
“I’m an entrepreneur,” he said. After a moment to study her reaction, he elaborated, knowing the answer was going to impress. “For instance, I own this building.”