It took him a second, but he improvised wonderfully. She grins, trying to look adoring, though she really is proud of him for not completely freezing.
“And what a nice side it is,” she agrees, mostly playing it up for the jerks they need money from. “Far cleaner, I’m sure.”
When the drinks come, Midge is just as grateful as Robert is. They swap out their champagne glasses and Midge takes a swig of her martini.
“I have to say, Muldoon, I didn’t think you were capable of pulling this caliber of woman,” says Dixon. The jerks look impressed, but also suspicious. “I hope that you and your… girlfriend will have a lovely evening before we discuss how much money we’re going to give to your wonderful organization. Pleasure before business tonight, right?”
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Date: 2024-12-23 10:57 pm (UTC)“And what a nice side it is,” she agrees, mostly playing it up for the jerks they need money from. “Far cleaner, I’m sure.”
When the drinks come, Midge is just as grateful as Robert is. They swap out their champagne glasses and Midge takes a swig of her martini.
“I have to say, Muldoon, I didn’t think you were capable of pulling this caliber of woman,” says Dixon. The jerks look impressed, but also suspicious. “I hope that you and your… girlfriend will have a lovely evening before we discuss how much money we’re going to give to your wonderful organization. Pleasure before business tonight, right?”