The Face of Revenge
"We've been expecting a shift in perspective, and I think it's only right to have Adrian rejoin us formally."
He paused, giving me a cool glance before turning to the others at the table. "Adrian Laurent. You all know him—now, you'll get to work with him." The room held its breath for a moment.
I stood, straightening my jacket just for the fun of letting the tension stretch a little longer. I could practically smell the anxiety in the air.
I flashed them a polite, almost-too-polite smile. "It's good to be back," I said, letting my voice slide smoothly over the words. Neutral, yes. But I made sure they could feel the weight of the sarcasm lurking underneath.
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