Sebastian ran his tongue over his back molars, then turned sharply toward the reception desk. "What did she just say to you?"

The receptionist stiffened, terrified. She had just witnessed a tense, bewildering interaction between the young master of the company and an unfamiliar woman. Wary of exposing any possible secrets of her imposing boss, she stammered, "N-Nothing. I didn’t see anything..."

Sebastian’s laugh was sharp, incredulous. "I just exchanged a few ...