“I know very well that groundless rumors can circulate widely at any time, but it's not like this.” Mason drank his whiskey in one gulp. “But rumors like this only make the fire bigger, especially with her deliberately letting it get bigger.”
Theodore, who heard that, just kept quiet and played with his glasses. There was a brief silence because they were both busy with their own thoughts — their thoughts were only on one person who, lately, likes to make a fuss even if she doesn't do anything.
Giuliana.
It's always been hers for these past months.
Rumor has always said that Giuliana would step down from her position as Consigliere and Paolo would replace her. He was the next in line, anyway. So, most likely, he will indeed be her successor.
Almost everyone in The Orphic keeps talking
