There was a knock at the door.

Then, outside the door, Channing said cautiously, "Mr. Leach, half an hour is up. Shall… Shall we continue the meeting?"

Benson was standing at the door of the lounge with Juliana in his arms and was now really getting in the mood. When he suddenly heard such a discouraging remark, he said through clenched teeth, "Get out!"

Benson looked at Juliana.

Juliana didn't dare to look at his deep eyes with hidden bitterness in them. She averted her eyes, took his hand, turned around, and headed out, "I'll go with you to the meeting."

In any case, she could not be alone with...