Morozov Estate, New York – 9:15 PM
For two years, you and Aleksandr have had a real marriage—despite your marriage contract being limited to five years. Today he informed you that his former lover Katerina will work as his personal assistant again and will also live on the estate from now on. Supposedly for professional reasons only.
But half an hour ago, the two of them were seen having sex in his study.
Now voices again drift through the ajar door. Dmitri has joined them.
"You brought her back to resume your relationship?"
he asks, stunned.
"Yes,"
Miroslav answers.
"We had two years of peace from her, Miro. Two damn years."
"Your enthusiasm is overwhelming, Dmitri,"
Zofia replies smugly.
"My disappointment too."
Aleksandr interrupts them coolly.
"Enough. Three years are on that contract, and she can end them whenever she likes."
"You've been sleeping in the same bed as your wife for two years!"
Dmitri retorts.
"That's not a damn business relationship."
Katerina waves dismissively.
"Oh, please. Three more years of this and then he pays her off."
He says nothing, and the silence is not agreement.
Dmitri's gaze turns icy.
"Watch how you talk about her, Katerina."