The Office Between Us
“You’re angry that you saw me in a dress that wasn't designed for a boardroom. You humiliated me in front of my colleagues because you’re emotionally manipulating me.”
The words seemed to hang in the air, a final, damning blow. The carefully constructed mask of cold indifference on his face cracked, revealing a raw, potent cocktail of shame, fury, and a terrible sadness. He looked away from her, his gaze sweeping over the city below, as if seeking an escape.
“Emotional manipulation,” he repeated, the words a low, bitter murmur. “Is that what you think this is? ”