Darek lingered by the door for a moment, his eyes scanning the room, taking in the papers scattered across her desk, the flashing lights of her laptop, and the subtle tension in the air.
He was used to this..
But Lily could see that he was already sizing her up, looking for something in her that he could use. She wasn't sure if it was just his nature, or if he had a particular interest in her.
"Busy day?" he asked, his voice low, smooth.
Lily gave him a small, almost imperceptible smile, then returned to her work. "Always."
Darek stepped further into the room, his presence imposing. He wasn't a man to be taken lightly. He had a reputation for being ruthless, for pushing boundaries.
Lily kept her eyes on her screen, trying to ignore the gnawing feeling in her gut. She knew he was about to bring up the Barnes case.
