435 Cornered and captured

"Or should I call you Margaret?" Jared leaned forward, meeting Maggie in the eye. There was a hidden threat in his words, and Maggie realized she was screwed. "Did you send today's finding to the Intelligence?" Jared did not move back, keeping Maggie frozen in her place. She was scared witless to even speak, let alone take a step away from him.

"What happened Maggie? You are usually bold with me. What happened now? Why aren't you responding?" Jared smirked, his evilness flashing like a medal in his lethal eyes. 

Jared took a step back and raised his height, towering over her, trying to intimidate her, and it was actually working. Although Maggie was trying hard to hide her fears, Jared could sense it. And why wouldn't he, when he preyed upon his victim's fears?