Lunch

She figured it wasn't just a media invention? As soon?

"I contacted people in the USA. Such a dark legend would be great for making a movie advertisement for us, so our proposition is open, but… If it wasn't a marketing ploy, sorry to ask, but are you okay?" She came up to Śliwiński and took his hands. "This article was so cruel!"

Dominik did not pull his hands away. Andrzej saw that they were trembling. His whole body began to tremble slightly, as if the build-up of tension in him had to find an outlet.

"Thank you" Śliwiński smiled warmly, although his eyes were moist.

Tears streamed from Scarlett's eyes. She couldn't pretend them. Nobody was that good. She lunged at Dominik and hugged him tightly.

"Play our movie," she said softly, still hugging him. "Tell them that you are above their gossip. You will shine so much that no one will dare to hurt you. And then you will decide whether or not to leave the stage."