"She went so far as to request extra protection from FSS. Perhaps you know the reason?"
John's head shook to imply that he had no idea about the problem, but the look in his eyes suggested that he was hesitating.
"Are you even her manager?" Kathrina attacked him and snickered when she saw the flash of anger in his orbs.
"Of course I am. I was the one who made Marcella into a big star!" His intonation rose without him even being aware. He felt like the woman was discrediting his hard work as Marcella's manager. John did not like it when people undermined his effort to bring fame to Marcella's name. He was the sole reason the dirties girl on the road could be a shining diamond.
John's answer was different from what Kathrina had expected. She believed the man must have misunderstood her question. But Kathrina did not bother to explain herself. Maybe, this way, she could get more information.
