‘’Lucie does what he’s told, and now that I’m back, that will be silently and with a smile. Now get your ass upstairs while I find where he’s hiding and speak to him about my accounts. I’ll be up soon to continue our discussion over a drink in comfier surroundings.’’ The bossy tone of a man who is used to commanding people and wastes no effort in softening the tone.

Wait, what? No fucking me, but go upstairs, and I’ll be up soon?

I know he is a man who gets what ...