Theo Vescari looked toward the waiter.
The man was still at the far end of the room. There was no interruption coming.
“It wasn’t one particular day,” Theo said.
“Then choose one you remember.”
“We discussed the future constantly.”
“The venture. The borrowing. My agreement to repay you.”
“You’re making this sound like a contract negotiation.”
The lending manager lifted her glass, then set it down untouched.
“You’ve asked her for money,” she said. “The basis matters.”
Theo turned to her.
“I thought you understood the position.”
“I understand the facility we provided. It was advanced to you for the hospitality venture you’ve just described.”
“And personal expenses affected my ability to service it.”
“That doesn’t make another person the borrower.”
I could hear cutlery at the ne
