"Oh, that kind of tea," I laugh. "Well, I did hear one thing. You were promoted to COO. Congratulations."
Dex smiles, but I can tell it is loaded with a variety of emotions. "Was Lawson the one who told you?"
"Oh, uh… yes. I heard it from someone else before him, though. Word obviously gets around fast." It's meant to be lighthearted and honest—a simple fact that everyone knows. There is a lot of office gossip. But then Dex looks at me again with his full attention and pauses like he is searching for the right words, weighing them carefully, and I wonder if I haven't said something wrong.
"I have just gotten here, but I want you to know something. I have worked with my brother before." He sighs, still searching for the right words it seems. "How long have you been here?"
"A few months."
Dex nods and grimaces before rubbing his chin. "Be careful." He squints as he says it like he's immediately apologizing.
