The Easy Target

Stella's hands clenched around the seat cushion. "What do you want?"

The man sitting across from her pulled out a cigarette and placed it in his mouth. "I thought you wanted to discuss business? Since you're here, let's negotiate before you go back."

That rendered Stella speechless.

"I am the host here. I can't just let you leave empty-handed. We'll sign the contract, have a great meal, then give