“Do you mind if I smoke?” There, in the corridor, you can’t, but in this room you can. By the way, also one of the reasons why I asked to talk to you. But we can remain silent. I'll smoke, and you think about something of your own.

He quickly lifted his head and looked at her. Katherine didn't look like a woman who smokes, and certainly not a woman who asks his permission to smoke.

- Smoke. Maybe give me one too?

Brazenly, but what if?

- I'm not giving it. But you can take it yourself, and let them blame it on your impudence, - she said in...