Ruby Mercer wasn't in a great mood at first, but Oakes' antics made her laugh, and Lila was also chuckling with her shoulders shaking.
In contrast, the burly man remained stern-faced, standing diligently and immobile behind Ruby Mercer.
"Serves you right!" Ruby Mercer rolled her eyes at Oakes and walked forward, continuing to ask, "So, did Jackson send you? What's your name?"
The burly man replied without any facial expression, like a puppet, "No, I'm called Alaric."
Ruby Mercer was full of questions and continued to probe, "Then whose person are you?"
Alaric said expressionlessly, "Yours!"
Ruby Mercer: ...
Inside the office.
A man continued to play with his potted plant, asking, "How did things go?"
"Resolved!" the secretary replied.
"Did she ask anything?" the man continued.
"Yes."
"Tell Alaric to be careful; that girl isn't so easy to fool, she's got a lot of tricks." The man seemed to remember something and smiled.
