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-56. Lisbon Obsidian

-56. Lisbon Obsidian

It was my show. My prestige.

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Jolon Fairweather
Jun 16, 2025
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A waiter in a dark suit carves a thick côte de boeuf steak on a silver platter under warm, dim lighting. The steak is cooked medium-rare with a rich pink centre and seared crust, while elegant restaurant tables and soft lamps glow in the background.
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We went to The Obsidian Room near the river to celebrate closing the Lisbon project.

No pricing anywhere. Dark wooden panels. Thick white tablecloths. Everything was heavy. Even the metal-sleeved menus.

Hugh was there with a few others from the team. My team. A couple of the finance lot joined. The rest were clients who’d flown over from the…

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