Chapter 98
Robert's point of view
I prolonged my gaze into her eyes for seconds, trying to probe the depths of that new glint I wasn't accustomed to, then I exhaled slowly and said:
"Fine, Julie... I will allow you that."
In that moment, her eyes flashed with a spark I couldn't interpret, and her pupils dilated with a fleeting joy as she added:
"Thank you, Mr. Robert."
Her thanks were wrapped in excessive respect, as if it were a silk robe she wore to hide a dagger behind it.
I felt suspicion gnawing at my thoughts; this sudden submission doesn't resemble Julie.
There are threads being woven in secret, and something is being cooked behind those calm features.
I shifted my gaze from her toward the scattered papers on my desk and said in a commanding and dry tone:
"Bring me a cup of coffee."
And as she moved to stand up, I followed my statement strictly:
"No sugar."
She answered with a calm obedience:
"Yes... alright."
