_Zarelle’s POV_
“We won’t give up.”
The polite smile froze on Constance’s face like ice. She looked confused and a little scared.
“But I thought you were going to look at Duncan Industries,” she said. “Then the proposal to Ravere is—”
“Is to proceed as usual,” I cut her off firmly. “I said I would look at Duncan, but it doesn’t mean we are giving up on Ravere. It’s good to always keep our options open.”
I put my fingers together and looked directly into her eyes. “Is that all?”
Constance bit her lower lip. She looked like she wanted to say something else, but she couldn’t find the words.
“Yes. I’ll… I’ll get back to work,” she said quietly.
“Close the door on your way out,” I said, looking back at my computer screen. I dismissed her without giving her another glan
