It was just the two of them now. Valeria took off her jacket and signaled for Andrea to sit down. The office was neatly furnished and was well ventilated. Flowers and congratulatory messages were arranged on the table. Valeria smiled at their kind gestures.
Andrea noticed her calmness. "Well? When you're done lying and trying to act all tough, you can let me go now."
Valeria's outfit still reeked, thanks to the crazy bitch seated opposite her. She heaved in a deep sigh, not even knowing how to start!
"You seem tensed?" Valeria pointed out so it did not look like a question. She had learnt some psychology tricks and knew how to impose fear into another person, especially someone you didn't like. The secret was to be calm as possible, but also strict and brief.
