's
What was expected of me? Should I look away from him? Act
rse. Located in a peaceful corner close to the enormous conference room with glass walls, my cubicle was perfect
as I walked up to my workstation. He was prese
. I'm not
by the authoritative tone of his words, which served as a clear reminder of his true nat
f my reverie. Her blond curls bounced as she poked her head
ile and lied, "Okay
her eyes narrowed sus
ed on. I made an effort to concentrate on my task, but my thoughts were a chaotic mudd
ok place.
Summ
composed as he did at board meetings. His tie was twisted correctly,
above a whisper. His eyes scorched my ch
last night had never occurred, he s
ck up a notepad. I hoped he wouldn't
me still. No recognition. Not even a trace of famili
ctions, I picked up my bag and went to the break room. But, destin
mured, "Be careful." I was startled by the warm
ing a fast ste
recise and deliberate as he adjusted his c
r about everything. Was he acting? Was he truly ind
ed the room from his position at the head of the meeting table. There wa
e declared, "We're behind schedule." "That is not accepta
op managers, I sat close to
Carter." "Could you elaborate on the
, the elder man faltered. "W
cut in, his eyes unblinking. "I'll fi
even from where I sat. The charming man from the gala wasn't this one. This
conference eventually finished. In the corridor, Sophia caugh
t to me, she inquired, "W
, "Nothing," but sh
r voice lowered. "Has something occurred? Is it
ach. "What? No! What m
m not sure. Perhaps because wh
hair. "Don't worry, it's nothin
t maintain your position no matter what. Don't be intimidat
sy smile. "Than
and added, "Anytime." "Now, before you
orn out by the time I eventually clocked out. Desperate to get out
oors slid open. Griff
le face, he said
e to flee, I answered, "Mr. Blac
closed. His voice cut through my thoughts as I loo
tone was nonchalant as he said
h. "Sir, I just hav
should worry me?" His ey
riedly answered,
e for a time. Then he leaned in a little and
et's maintain
ned and he left. His words echoed in my head as
? Was that a warning? A d
ew that working for Griffin Blackwell would