Chapter 74

• Crimson's surprise was palpable in his voice as we spoke over the phone. He asked me why I had called, and I quickly provided him with a brief explanation of what had occurred. After listening attentively, he understood the situation and instructed me to wait.
• I crossed my arms underneath my chest and stared at the men present. Someone will be losing their jobs today, I thought to myself, annoyed that I had to be there to be watched by them like a specimen in a science experiment.
• “Why are you smirking? Do you believe you'll get out of this situation easily?”