Zosma’s deep voice filled the room, and for a moment, Steve breathed easy, thinking they’d all worried for nothing. There was nothing in the strange male’s tone that implied any of them were in danger.
“Doctor Knowles, it has come to my attention that your employment is not to your liking.”
The doctor replied with a steady voice, “Mr. Lion, what a surprise. Security didn’t ring to let me know you were on the way.”
“Is it a surprise, Doctor Knowles?”
Doctor Knowles turned away, straightening items on his desk. “I’m sorry, sir, I’m not sure I understand.”
Steve wished he could see their faces, wished he could judge the nature of the conversation by their expression. Instead, he huddled in the corner of the bathroom, praying to any and all that the terror he felt was simple paranoia.
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