Even though they were discussing business, there was something completely different in his tone. In order to create some space between them, she took a few steps back and calmed herself. "No, if I am involved, I will not simply stand by and let it happen. I'm not really that cold.” 

He said and let her go, "I told you, it's got nothing to do with you.” 

"Then tell me that by looking me in the eye.” She persisted. 

He remained still. She shot him a sly glance."I assumed so. In any case, you were helpful to me the last time. To correct the record, I'm accompanying you to the...