She smiled broadly to light up the room as she warmly greeted Williams.
"Hello, Williams!"
Williams returned a friendly nod.
But on approaching Robert, she acted like he was invisible.
No greeting, no acknowledgment. Robert was surprised and then indignant.
His anger was boiling, ready to spill over.
He felt an uncontrollable urge to slap Emma, but self-control prevailed.
He knew Mr. Jude would not hang around for another minute if he laid a hand on her.
Mr. Jude's warm voice cut the tension.
"Hello, Mr. Robert! What brings this visit?"
Robert forced a smile to hide the boiling emotions in his stomach.
"Mr. Jude, we are here for your signature on the agreement document," Robert said as he followed Mr. Jude into his office.
As soon as they entered, Mr. Jude offered them seats.
