with an angry gaze, walking along the secretary’s crimson physiognomy of the secretary, “I was waiting for you and very glad to see you.” Come to my office. I beg.

Leaving the female half of the reception with wide eyes and almost the same mouths, Telegin, accompanied by the executive director, went to Kostenko’s spacious office.

- What do you want? Tea, coffee, brandy, whiskey - promptly suggested Oleg Petrovich, - when he sat Alex in a wide armchair. And he himself did not sit at the governing table, but nearby.

- You know, getting such a specialist for the corporation as you - this is a very profitable acquisition and making you wait was an unforgivable step - Kostenko began to make excuses right away - What can I do so that you are not offended and do not report this unpleasant incident to Sergey Anatolyevich? Do you want me to dismiss Daria?

“No, I don’t need to fire anyone yet,” Alex said generously, “I would not refuse a glass of good brandy.”

- Daria, brandy fast! And not only ... - the director darted to the switch, - everything will be now, Alexander ...

The secretary with a tray, on which there was indeed not only a intoxicating drink, but also vases with various sandwiches appeared literally in an instant. One could only envy such efficiency.

The girl put the tray and looked expectantly at the boss, and squinting guiltily, drooping her eyes, at Alex. While she could not understand what an important person is this simple-looking guy, but at the same time she quickly realized that she had made a real mistake without informing about the arrival of the boss right away.

“Everything, it’s free,” snapped Kostenko’s secret questioner, with his shoulders wistfully, “we have such frames.”

“Why, the girl is executive.” And it seems to be in its place. Only here a lot of pride ...

- You think so? And you are right about pride - how I started working as a secretary for me, this arrogance in communicating with people immediately appeared, - Oleg Petrovich agreed, pouring a fragrant drink in miniature, paunchy glasses - And where did she have this ... Previously normal the girl was.

“Did you know her before?” - pretended to be surprised Alex.

“Frankly, Daria is my niece.” Not native, of course. My cousin's daughter.

“And you were ready to fire her?” - Telegin is now truly amazed

- For the sake of the interests of the corporation «Beauty» - yes! - Kostenko replied proudly

“I think it will not come to that,” Telegin reassured him, touching his glass with a glass of his new colleague, “For the success of Beauty!”

- For success!

Of course, it was clear that Kostenko valued his place to a greater degree, for his sake he was ready to sacrifice a relative. Though more efficient. But Alex refrained from public comments on this matter, remaining at his own opinion. Therefore, he is now listening to the tasty and expensive “Léopold Gourmel”. That, at least, was written on a low dark glass bottle. The culture of drinking a noble drink did not know, it seems, neither Telegin nor his boss knew it. So they gulped French cognac, like ordinary Russian vodka. Volley and often.

- You see, Alexander, - after three glasses, they immediately switched to “you” - there are many beautiful girls in our country. And everyone wants a beautiful life.Everyone wants to be in a movie, to show off on the podium, to behave in clips. And finally - in the wife or as a last resort in the mistress to some money bag to get

- And always through the bed - prompted Alex.

- This is usually. But this is not our business - Kostenko put a finger to his lips - all women are bitches and give them only one chance, they will jump from bed to bed. If only someone is better and who is cooler. And we give such a chance. Only here is a big competition. Listerman alone is worth it. And there are not so many oligarchs - Oleg suddenly became sad.

- But business is not worth it?

- No, of course. Especially under the control of the respected Sergey Anatolyevich. Sometimes he finds such pupae himself that no one can refuse. Stars girls become ...

I knew Kostenko - where these pupae come from, he probably would not have believed.

- And you only talk with customers?

- What are you doing? You know how many of them. Hundreds! First, they pass the initial selection. Then. Who passed it - make a portfolio. And then to me. We are looking for potential customers. It may not necessarily be human. Firms, agencies, studios also love beautiful girls within their walls.

- So, my task is to promote Beauty to the world even more.

- Well done! Immediately obvious professional. No wonder you Sergei Anatolyevich recommended, as an experienced specialist. We can't swim with the flow, we must act ...

As a result, Telegin received a small but very cozy office, equipped with everything necessary for work. Having looked around for a while, Alex is again higher in Moscow. Firstly, he again had to see the singer Sophie. And at the same time with a colleague from “Muzoboz” - Mitya.

Alex found the last one in the Penguin cafe on Novy Arbat.

Mitya himself made an appointment here. It seems to be practically in the center of Moscow, but Alex still had to hire a taxi to find the right place. You need to purchase your own car and explore more of the capital, otherwise you can drop all the Beauty cash on the cab drivers. Exaggeration, of course, but still it is worthwhile to really think about your own car. It will be necessary to consult with the doctor.

It seems to be like an eatery, "Penguin" pleased with comfort and cleanliness. Mitya was already drinking fragrant coffee, biting with tart cake.

He did it so feminine that Alex again thought about his non-standard orientation. But on the other hand - what's his business - is his new acquaintance gay or not. Telegin never felt a pathological aversion to people of a different orientation, although he did not understand them.

- Oh, hi! - happily, like an old friend, a colleague from Muzoboz waved to him.

- Hello! - Alex gently shook his soft hand - how is life? - asked out of courtesy.

“Yes, it’s okay, Mitya answered gently chewing on a confection,” I can’t wait for an interview with Sophie. A rare journalist manages to make great material with her. And here such luck. Would you like some coffee?

- Yes, perhaps - Telegin agreed - and cakes are the same ...

- Ah ... You also know how delicious it is. Only in Penguin such great ones do. They have their own pastry shop here. Okay, to the point. When will we go to Sophie?

- Now let's drink some coffee, discuss something and go. Just make a call.

- Nice to deal with the word man. But at first you thought you were bluffing. And what will we discuss?

- You see, Mitya. I need you to eloquently hint in your material about Sophie that she became a star thanks to the “Beauty” agency. After all, there she first came to look for work ...

- And now everything is clear - Mitya chuckled - So you are at the "Beauty"

you work. Good desk. Only to Ochkarik them far.

That's who furious, it's him. I heard that she even wrote a book ... I did not read it myself, but they say it was funny.

“I don’t need Listerman’s fame.” I think that all the oligarchs enough. And you will help me with this.

- Yes, and do not mind. One good turn deserves another. Yes, and cash reward does not hurt. How your hosts will look at it.

- I think that everything will be fine.

- Then great! By the way, I did not always like this Listerman either.

Finishing off really delicious coffee and having finished no less tasty cakes, Alex went to the toilet, from where Sophie called directly.

- Hello, who it is - a sleepy dissatisfied voice was heard. Most likely, Sophie, as a glamorous young lady, preferred nocturnal lifestyle and woke up only for dinner. Although where does a doll have human needs in a dream? The program of Dr. Shevchenko obviously works

- This is a journalist Telegin. You promised to give me an interview today, - Alex said the last sentence not even in the affirmative, but strongly.