Cesare makes sure to listen very carefully to her, leaning in at all the right moments to show that he's being attentive.

"Well, I am far from some big producer, but the hotel lounge is always looking for singers..." he offers, giving her a small smile. It will keep her under his watchful eye and keep her out of trouble, he hopes. That's how it works with Cesare Borgia: make them like you then help them to the point that they can't think of an alternative without you.