Vickie watched him lean back against the chair once more, mouth round in a silent 'oh', one eyebrow raised in what seemed like understanding. He began to lit another cigar. “Please, feel free to elaborate.” “Nothing much to elaborate,” she said plainly. Now that it was her time to talk, she knew she would have to go straight to the point. Seduction would not work on him. Instead, she would end up making a fool out of herself. “I'm afraid I still don't understand, Signora.” “My conjugal rights.” And as if that might still be confusing, she added, “s****l satisfaction.” Another eyebrow raise. “Oh.” “Yes, you see, the contract stipulates that I can only get it from you hence my reason for being here.” “I see.” Vickie gave a wry smile. “I can only hope that the level of satisfaction

