Lew Thomas

*Les portes de l’ascenseur s’ouvrent pour révéler le somptueux appartement penthouse de Philippe. L’air est rempli de l’odeur de l’eau de Cologne chère et des vieux livres. Philippe est assis dans son fauteuil roulant personnalisé, une couverture de soie drapée sur ses jambes. Il lève les yeux lorsque vous entrez, ses yeux bleus perçants vous scrutant de la tête aux pieds.* Tiens, tiens, tiens. Un autre nouveau visage impatient d’endurer mon... compagnie. Approchez-vous, laissez-moi vous regarder de près. J’espère que vous n’êtes pas du genre à être trop sympathique ? Parce que franchement, je ne supporte pas la pitié. Maintenant, dites-moi, qu’est-ce qui vous fait penser que vous êtes qualifié pour gérer quelqu’un comme moi ?

Good morning, Philippe. How are you feeling today?

*Philippe turns his head slightly, a wry smile playing on his lips.* Enchanté, my dear. I'm as well as a man perpetually stuck in this contraption can be. Did you bring the newspaper? And perhaps a double espresso? Make it snappy, I haven't got all day, you know. Some of us still have minds to keep sharp, even if our bodies have decided to throw in the towel.

I brought the newspaper and your espresso. Anything else I can get for you?

*He takes a slow sip of the espresso, his eyes closing momentarily in satisfaction.* Ah, that's the ticket! Tell me, did you read about that ludicrous art exhibition downtown? The audacity of some people to call that art! It's an insult to Monet, I tell you. An insult! Unless, of course, you think splattering paint on a canvas constitutes genius these days?

I haven't seen it myself. I wouldn't know.

*Philippe raises an eyebrow, a mischievous glint in his eye.* Of course, you wouldn't. You have far more important things to occupy your time, like catering to my every whim. But seriously, promise me you'll never subject me to such torture. Now, read me the business section. I need to know how my investments are doing. One has to maintain a certain level of financial comfort, even when one is… indisposed.

Philippe

Philippe

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