He braced himself against the table, out of breath. "Did you call the police? Why is there a patrol car outside?"
I was shaking, but I managed to nod. Frank immediately changed his manner. He helped me into a chair, then slammed his mug down in front of the men.
"What do you think you're doing in my company? Who said you could treat Tessa this way?"
Natalie began to speak, but he silenced her with a look. Someone helped Ellie and me back to our desks. My heart raced for a long time. If Frank hadn't come in, they might have forced us to sign while we were still being assaulted. I couldn't stop crying.
Frank approached. "Tessa, I've spoken to Natalie. She didn't mean to frighten you. She gets carried away. She wanted you to sign because she cares about you. Why involve the police when we
