A room that served as a workspace with a cozy interior made Rakia once again marvel at the man’s home. Dashtan invited Rakia to sit on a sofa that he had reserved for guests who would talk business with him. Rakia sat on the long sofa and waited for Dashtan to join her.

“Perhaps there is more you would like to discuss on this contract? Dashtan asked as he sat on a single sofa opposite Rakia’s current position. He put down a stack of HVS papers containing the contract they had been discussing since a few days ago.

“Can I cook for you? I mean you know, I can’t just...