His Dangerous Truth
Adrian says nothing.
Michael removes his gloves slowly and places them on the chair opposite the desk. “Desire is private. Men have survived worse complications than desire. Confusion, curiosity, boredom, rebellion, attachment, whatever name you are currently dignifying it with, all of that can remain private if handled with intelligence.”
Adrian feels a cold move through him. “You think this is something to be handled.”
“I think scandal is expensive.”
“That is your concern?”
“That is always my concern when your behavior threatens the company, the family, and every structure that has allowed you to stand where you stand.”