Villette pulled up a chair and sat down at the table. "Please, continue with your story," she said, intrigued. "I'm interested in hearing it. If I can help solve your problem, I would love to."
She waved to the bartender, who started pouring a small glass of wine for her as she turned back around to face Brun.
"You don't know me very well," she started, "but I'm a bit of a philanthropist. I will do everything in my power to help you... if you will let me, that is." She smiled and waited for Brun to continue his tale.
