“I have to talk to you. Come out for a bit”.
Jane was reluctant to disrupt her research.
“Can’t we talk here, Senior? I’m busy”.
Brock stared at her, then the materials she had been engrossed with. His face fell.
“It’s a serious matter. It’s close to dinner time anyway, we can discuss it over a meal”.
Jane stole a glance at the time and found herself unable to argue. She nodded. Judging from her senior’s expression, it must be something important indeed.
They sat down in a nearby restaurant. Jane scanned the prices on the menu and silently retracted her gaze.
“Let’s split the bill”, she muttered under her breath which earned a laugh from Brock.
“Split the bill? I’m treating you to dinner. Does everything have to be so cleanly divided between us?”
Yes, she thought. I need to establ
