The words from Nancy are odd. They're weirdly amiable, words that you would say to a friend, not someone you've just been verbally sparring with. Nancy hasn't thrown herself as his feet but, in his eyes, she's made it pretty clear that she still wants....what is it? His friendship? His approval? His money? Cesare's not sure, but he knows they're not done just yet.

He ignores Nancy's statement and moves into his own.

"Imagine your best case scenario, your aims is everything worked out perfectly. Where would I factor in that?" Would he be in it? Would he be entirely absent? Would he be paying her? Cesare wants to know.