Un crime hors de prix

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Excuse me...

Come here, honey.

So how did it go?

Very well. We went towards

the dam, and then...

How did it go?

Very well. We went towards the dam,

and then to the old town.

You don't like

the old town, do you?

So did you have fun

with your friends?

Did you have fun

with your friends?

And were you a good boy?

You were a good boy.

You were mommy's good boy.

So... how did it go?

Very well.

Impeccably.

We went towards the dam...

But did he feel good?

Excuse me?

Did he feel good?

Fulfilled?

He's somewhat of a loner.

He's anxious.

He doesn't like the

company of other animals.

No...

It went impeccably.

He was with other dogs.

They ran.

And...

they talked to each other.

That's good.

Very good.

Wonderful.

Thank you.

Thank you, madam.

PRICELESS:

Honey?

Honey?

Honey?

Jacques, I can't believe it.

Get up.

Come on.

Get on the bed.

Do you feel well?

Very well.

And you?

You're completely drunk.

It took you 3 hours to get ready.

Look how much you've drunk.

Don't worry.

These are little bottles.

You could have made an effort today.

Don't argue with me, honey.

I hate it when people

tell me the truth.

Right.

Don't move.

I'll give you a second pillow.

Thank you.

In 2 minutes I'll

be at your disposal.

Dammit.

Jean?

I'm sorry.

You look awful.

- Did you walk the dogs again?

- Yes.

And today morning

I took care of supplies.

Why do you accept this work?

They're so used to me accepting,

that I don't dare refuse.

Besides, I have the time.

Do as you like.

It's not my problem.

But don't fall asleep in the bar.

Sure.

Of course.

I'm sorry.

It won't happen again.

I'm leaving now.

- Can you close up?

- Yes, of course.

He'll leave if

you turn down the lights.

Excuse me.

I'd like another one.

It's good you turned

down the lights.

It's nicer this way.

Thank you, sir.

Can you turn on the TV?

There's a live broadcast on Eurosport.

Yes, sir.

Sit down.

I'm not allowed to

leave the bar, sir.

Really?

Really. Except to serve drinks and...

in case of a fire.

Yes, sir.

Sit down.

Have a cigar.

Have a cigar.

The leaves grow in

the middle of cocoa fields.

That's what gives them

their particular aroma.

Do you smell it?

Yes, sir.

Because of the embargo against Cuba,

I fly them in by private jet.

One cigar costs about...

120 euros.

Good evening.

I'm sorry.

This is the first time

I've fallen asleep like this.

Considering the mood here,

I don't see anything better to do.

This place is dead.

No. It was brimming with life earlier.

But now it's a bit late.

It's not normal, that there isn't

anyone at the bar at this hour.

Normally, they aren't

allowed to leave before 3 a.m.

It's forbidden.

Unless there isn't anyone.

But you're here.

Yes.

And I'm here, right?

Indeed.

Something like this wouldn't

happen at the Carlton.

You know, the Carlton...

Do you think their

service has worsened as well?

Do you think he'll come back?

Who?

The barman.

I don't know.

Will you wait with me for him?

Yes.

Of course, miss.

That's nice of you.

Your cigar smells nice.

Normally I can't stand the smell,

but in this case...

Yes...

It's because of the leaves,

which grow in the

middle of cocoa fields.

Really?

They're flown in from Cuba

by private jet because of the...

Because of the embargo?

That's it.

Are you alright?

Today is my birthday.

Happy birthday, miss.

It's off to a bad start.

I wanted so much

to have fun tonight.

I'd give anything for

a cocktail and some music.

What are you doing?

Cocktails are my specialty.

Isn't this too risky?

In the worst case,

I'll just say I work here.

So what would you like?

I don't know.

Something that gives a feeling of joy.

For your birthday I suggest

something with champagne.

And that gets you drunk fast.

Gets you drunk fast...

Then...

A cocktail with champagne.

Excellent.

Wonderful.

I love to watch someone work.

I'm always impressed by

people who can do something.

I can't do anything.

Actually I can.

I can make conversation.

And you?

Right.

I'll have another one.

Which floor are you staying at?

Me?

Yes, you.

The fifth...

The fifth floor.

The imperial suite.

I only know the royal one.

- Will you give me a tour?

- Sure.

The dressing room.

Here we have the living room.

The living room.

The first bathroom.

Here we have the study, with

a wireless internet connection.

And a fax.

The bedroom.

This way, please.

You must be very rich.

Why do you say that?

Must I do everything for you?

What?

Happy... birthday... to... you...

Happy... birthday... to... you...

Did they leave the royal suite?

They left this morning.

They stole a bathrobe.

ONE YEAR LATER...

The coffee, ladies and gentlemen.

Who'll be having the decaf?

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Is everything alright?

Jean, but...

What are you doing?

Jean, are you alright?

Thank you very much, sir.

I'm not hungry.

What will you have?

What you picked.

Good idea.

With pleasure.

- Irene?

- Yes?

Happy birthday.

Thank you, Jacques.

Are you alone?

For the moment.

And your...

uncle?

You're talking about my great-uncle?

He's growing old.

Will you have a cocktail?

Just one?

What the...

Older people get up early.

You should know that by now.

I couldn't sleep at all.

I went to the beach

to get some fresh air.

I also couldn't sleep.

And I saw you at the bar

with that guy.

You were tenderly getting

some fresh air on the sofa.

I'm sorry, Jacques.

I don't know what came over me.

That was the first time.

I swear.

In a few months I'll see

you at the same place

where I picked you up.

At the hotel bar,

wearing a mini,

with the same fake

expression of indifference.

I'm not worried.

You'll be so drunk

you'll ask me my name.

You'll offer me a drink.

Dammit.

I can't believe it.

I'm so stupid.

Dammit.

Dammit.

I left him.

I left it all for you.

Did you forget something?

I forgot you.

Excuse me?

But... weren't you supposed

to leave today?

Jean?

Yes?

I left him.

I left it all for you.

Really?

Yes.

Tell me I did the right thing.

You did the right thing.

I want to spend every

hour with you.

- Do you know what would make me happy?

- I don't.

A trip to the Maldives.

Where?

The Maldive Islands.

You don't know them?

I do.

But not all of them.

But first we'll order

a big breakfast.

When I'm happy

I'm also very hungry.

And this time we'll

spend the morning in bed.

You're not the type of person

who works all the time?

That depends.

Do something.

Damn, what are you doing here?

Everyone downstairs is looking for you.

Dammit.

I can't believe it.

Get out of here.

In 2 minutes I'm sending

Martine to clean the room.

Damn, I can't believe it.

I can't believe it's you.

You've arrived in Nice.

This is the last stop.

We ask all passengers to

get off the train.

We ask that you make sure you

haven't left anything on the train.

The next train will

arrive at 2 o'clock.

Henri?

It's Irene.

Irene Mercier.

We met at that social gathering.

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