26 Discussion. (1/2)
We are driven into a large living room that looks a bit to that of our Paris apartment. Mister Archeville invites us to sit down but while without thinking I went to Leo, I hear Selena who tells me. ”Lisa, come between us two darling, it will be more convenient this way.” I look at Leo who seems relaxed, backtrack and then sit between Selena and Steve. For a moment, Mr. Archeville, Selena and Steve, are just talking banalities while a tea is served by a servant. A servant is exaggerated, I think but to each his conception of luxury and comfort. At least by using it, they reduce unemployment figures, everything is not so bad. While I finally managed to relax thinking about things like this with little interest or connection to the purpose of our visit, Selena started hostilities and got me out of my dreams.
Selena still smiles but looks seriously at Leo's father. ”Allow me to address the main purpose of our visit. We want to make sure Lisa does not get hurt from this relationship.”
Steve outbid. ”Understand our concern, Lisa is only sixteen years old and although in some ways she is mature, she is also sometimes quite immature.”
Monsieur Archeville looks at his son and then looks at me. ”When last night my son to tell me about their relationship, my reaction was the same as yours. Your daughter is a minor and Leo is over twenty, it could lead to troublesome problems.”
Selena confirms. ”We agree on this point and would like to know what your son thinks because after all he is at the center of this conversation and giving him the floor is necessary.”
Seeing no one opposes it, Leo stands up. ”Last night I was supposed to be only Lisa's rider for the evening but I fell in love with her. Do not worry, I just kissed him and know the limits not to cross. It is true that our age difference and the fact that she is a minor may make some people talk about it. Personally I do not care about those people who will be either jealous or stupid enough to try to disturb a relationship that does not concern them at all.”
Steve addresses Leo. ”You seem to be someone of good character but you are of age and have to have experience with women. My question will be the following. Although your intentions are honorable, will you be able to contain your desires? Lisa and very pretty, I do not think it will be so easy.”
Leo looks at me. ”It can not be denied, Lisa is beautiful but I remain convinced that my education and my morality will overcome my primary impulses.”
Selena. ”Young man have you read the papers this morning?”
He does not seem to know what Selena talk about either. ”No, I did not go out this morning and my father told me that everything would be clear this afternoon. Dad, do you know anything about that?”
Monsieur Archeville gets up and goes out of the living room. ... He finally returns holding about fifteen newspapers, some of which are just fine to wipe the ass, and gives them to Leo. ”You won a lot of free advertising last night. Whether good or bad, it's up to you to judge. ”
Leo did not seem to like what he was reading and then he sighed. ”As I expected. Unfortunately it is not for my benefit but I do not see to big surprises. Either they call me perverts, or they insinuate that I'm doing this to get into your family.”
Perverse I can understand but he too to has rich family so why? ”What would it bring to Leo to enter our family?”
Selena laughs. ”Lisa You only use the money you earn, not the one I gave you, and I know why. Let's move on, to answer your question, let's just say that we are one of the 100 biggest fortunes in the world. I also know that it does not interest you very much and that you count only on yourself, but it will be necessary that you start to be interested in it one day my beautiful.”
I see but she is not wrong but I earn enough to live well. Mr. Archeville spoke. ”It is true that a title like (A young French actor, seduces a young American heiress billionaire minor) is aggressive but as said Leo, it was to be expected. Now if your relationship is to continue, he will have to endure such attacks. But you will not be spared Miss Hanckok. Before few newspapers had talked about your family background and preferred to focus on your career or your pretty face but now you will also have to deal with that.”
Idiots. ”It's not my money but my parents' money. I earn my own money, if they want to talk about it so much as they talk about it but I've always preferred relying on myself and being able to do it rather than extort money from my parents . Leo and I have nothing to reproach ourselves for. Stop caressing my head here, it's embarrassing.”