{NIKOLAI}
One lesson I learned early in life: trust no one.
This included those who took your money and made promises. This meant I oversaw my investments carefully. Otherwise, what was to prevent someone from stealing from me?
Domenico was one of the few designers I invested in. Fashion was a good way to launder my money, and I always loved clothes, and so fa,r Domenico had proven a wise choice. His name was now all over the globe, with designs worn by every celebrity.
Which meant Domenico answered to me and was available at a moment's notice to cater to my every whim. Today that resulted in a private showing of his upcoming collection to see the fruits of my investment. I waited, alone, at the front of the runway, disguised by a pair of sunglasses and a baseball hat.
"Sir," Domenico appeared and lowered himself into the seat next to mine. "I think you will be pleased by what you see."
