“I hope you'll end the contract with him too,” Arvel told me, moving closer. “It's always good to keep only those who are worth it,” he continued.
“Look, I don't know,” I said sarcastically. “I think it's good to keep someone around who thinks we have the potential to destroy the Kain in a competition,” I said, happy and victorious. It would be quite an achievement if the Avilla company took over the business from the Kain companies. It wasn't a bad idea.
“What are you implying, Anna?” Arvel asked. “Are you trying to compete against me?” he asked, laughing. It wasn't a modest smile; he was enjoying himself, and I was too. To my surprise, Arvel came up to me and wrapped his arms around my waist, kissing me. “You're beautiful, you know that?” he said, squeezing me gently and moving in for
