Connor let out a sharp "Ah!"
Seriously? Everyone probably just finished eating, and now they're dragged into work without even a breather?
But orders were orders-no one dared defy them.
Ten minutes later, everyone had shown up.
Broderick stood there, stone-faced, voice cool and direct: "Begin."
Only Connor glanced at Broderick, recalling his earlier words: "Get all remaining tasks done before three."
At that moment, it hit him-was Broderick in such a rush to finish because he wanted to dash home and dote on his wife?
*****
Leslie wasn't one for interruptions while working.
She'd told Alfred that before-said it with such a serious look, nobody would've dared challenge her on it.
Her portrayal of Broderick was steadily taking shape under her brush.
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