The room fell silent as everyone trailed Leon's articulated steps until he took a seat by the corner of the room. The hefty men with him stood by the entrance, as they awaited further instructions.
Abby, who had been crying and speaking earlier quickly stifled her tears and stopped talking. She looked up into her boss's face and was amazed at her level of calmness. Aside from Ella's cold stare and expressionless face, her entire demeanor was peaceful.
Ella walked to the center of the room while Denise instructed everyone to drop their cell phones in the basket she was holding.
