Politicians pretended to care about the people, shaking hands and kissing babies while secretly signing documents that could kill thousands, if not hundreds of thousands.. Businessmen pretended to care about their employees, giving heartfelt speeches about "family culture" while already planning to sack them, if profit margins aren't ideal.
In the end, the world ran on layers of performance. Everyone was pretending about something. So really, what was wrong with him pretending he wasn't basking in the trio's admiration right now?
he slipped a hand into his pocket, and said with the most casual tone"No need to make such a big fuss. At the end of the day, it's just a car."
Then, as if to prove his point, he pressed the key fob. The sharp click of the locks unlocking echoed through the lot, and the car lights blinked alive for a split second. He gave Sophie a sideways glance, lips quirking at her barely contained excitement.
