The icy glare snapped Dylan back to reality. He forced a dry laugh, then said ingratiatingly, "Ms. Barns, didn't you just say you hadn't said anything?"
"Mr. Wilson, you are indeed a clever man."
Sally's expression softened considerably, losing its previous ferocity and returning to her usual gentle demeanor.
"Don't worry, as long as you don't have any ulterior motives, there will be plenty of benefits for you in the future."
Having painted this rosy picture, she put her sunglasses and mask back on and quickly walked out of the office.
Watching her disappear behind the elevator doors, Dylan rubbed his face, stiff from his forced smile, and spat in the direction she had left.
"Easy for her to say! I've taken so many risks, but haven't gotten any benefits at all."
He had no idea that
