In Thunderball, Bond concedes to Fiona Volpe’s premise that his vanity and ego normally send women swooning, but not in her case. Fiona Volpe treats the encounter as a calculated move rather than a romantic encounter. Even after their night together, she remains in control and ultimately turns the situation to her advantage by orchestrating Bond’s capture. It’s a brief concession, but an memorable one. Bond’s confidence does not disappear, yet for once it is met with someone who refuses to play along.