"Yes, it is," she said with a nod. But was this the answer? He was Lucas' business partner. This was inappropriate. As much as she distrusted Lucas at the moment, she didn't want to do any damage to his career. That would be petty, and Gina prided herself on not being a petty person. But really, she had nowhere else to go. Nobody else to turn to. It was Xavier or her mirror, and she had stopped talking to that years ago.
"Just some water, please," she said. This time, the smile was a bit more genuine. After all, she did appreciate his hospitality. Without another word, she took a seat on the couch, spreading her hands over her knees and taking a deep breath. She had to stay in control lest she gush angst all over his nice living room.