“Let’s say, get hired or get fired? Your choice!” threatened him.

　　Chloe didn’t answer right away. Not because she was afraid of losing her job, but because she was battling her thoughts about what she did wrong to deserve this.

　　Since a calm conversation between them wasn’t plausible. Hawkins had to come in between.

　　“Mrs. Schneider, would you like some tea?”

　　“Please, don’t call me that. Just Chloe. And yes, I need ...