Chapter 20
Thirty minutes later he was out of the shower, dressed and down in the great room to wait for Julien. Although the townhouse was laid out as a turn of the nineteenth century residence; Julien decorated it so that it had a more modern, albeit traditional, flair.
Julien was downstairs when Richard arrived, and the table was set for nine. “Are we expecting anyone else besides Julio and Etienne?”
“They will bring their assistants, and of course Denis and Charles have to eat.”
Richard nodded. He had a lot to learn about his new life.
Their company arrived at ten, and they sat down at the table to eat. Isabel served Julio and Etienne first, then Julien and him. Next, was Etienne’s assistants followed by Julien’s. It must be a mark of respect for their guests.
“Are we going to Mr. Abbott’s for Richard’s work suits and shirts?” Julio took a bite of his salad. “Richard, you have to let Mr. Abbott make your suits. You’re a reflection on Julien, so you have to dress well.”