Friends or foes

Shera took a few deep breaths after adjusting her clothes. She knew she had hurt him, but there were things she could not afford to do at the moment. She smoothed her hair using her palm and made her way back to her desk, just as the telephone rang. Ash reported that Vivette had arrived, so she asked her to let Vivette in and bring them drinks while at it. 

The young woman brought in the coffee a few seconds after Vivette's arrival. Shera raised her cup anf took a sip from it as she looked at the woman in front of her. "Is there any part of our deal that is yet to be settled?" 

Vivette raised an eyebrow. "Can't I come because of other reasons… like catching up?" 

The former shrugged indifferently. "I don't think we are that close. Get straight to the point." 

"You are quite smart." Vivette let out a chuckle. "I need something from La Rose Noire. No, actually, I need someone from La Rose Noire."