Daniel fell silent, then gently placed his cutlery down. Every move radiated authority, allowing no offense.

"I know both of you are media figures. A few words or articles from you can damage someone's reputation. But I'm used to getting my way!"

Daniel's voice was low, yet each word held weight. His gaze was equally sharp. "I'm not afraid of what anyone might say, but if anyone dares to harm my people, I won't hesitate to make their life miserable.

"Leroy, you know me, right?"

Daniel patted Leroy's shoulder, nearly making the seasoned journalist tumble from his chair.

Leroy stood with a pale face, his voice trembling. "I'm not sure where I've upset you, Mr. Quimby... Please, tell me!"

Amanda couldn't relax either.

gift from me. You've been

Daniel raised

him was that Amanda had a similar one on her wrist, which repulsed

anger, picked up the watch, and tossed it into the

soup splattered everywhere, and sparks flew from

instinctively shielding her face, while Leroy sat in

at Amanda, almost smiling, but not quite, as he said, "Retrieve

"What?"

I need to repeat

nearly

recall saying you'd

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