Catching Vera Wave's expression in the corner of his eye, Kris Cooper frowned in displeasure.
Picking up on his slight frown, Kylo Sail's lips twitched into a faint smile. She was convinced Cooper's grim expression stemmed from his distaste for Vera.
It seems her chances have improved a bit!
Vera looked up, surveying the room.
The conference room fell silent. All eyes were on her. Despite the throbbing pain in her forehead where she'd bumped it, she forced a smile, instinctively glancing at Kris Cooper once more.
He remained as expressionless as before, making her chest feel tight and a little uncomfortable.
"I... I'm sorry."
Apologizing to everyone, she stood up and walked to the projection screen. Merlin Bradley rose to turn off the lights, and Wendy helped Vera open her PowerPoint presentation.
Vera took a deep breath, steadying her emotions.
