Monica gave him a cold shoulder

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“How fortunate I am to have you in my office, Mr. Mackenzie. Why didn't you ask me over instead of exhausting yourself?"

Hanson exclaimed excitedly as he stood in front of his desk, while William and Monica sat in the chairs. They both had an upright demeanor which drove the man to spooky feelings as he wondered what calamity William was trying to convey to him since he had never been given notice regarding a visit from William Mackenzie and his abrupt arrival always resulted in a dangerous price.

“When I am the one in need of your assistance, asking you to come to my place would not be appropriate behavior," William cracked a smile and replied, "Please, Mr. Hanson, be at ease."

“Yes, sir!" Hanson nodded his head ignoring the sweat on his brow as he sat in his seat, but he was unable to avoid feeling uneasy.

“She is Monica and I want you to give her a place among the models in your company,” William said to Hanson, who gave the girl a quick glance and started to examine her.