Family

Mar 27, 2015

I can’t really tell this client that sometimes he is exaggerating. I say things nicely, I use humour, I use pirouettes. And we agree. He makes an effort and I make one too.

After all, I wouldn’t want him to go anywhere else. Besides, it’s simply inconceivable, our families have worked together for almost 120 years!

H., diamond trader, more than 25 years in business

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