311: Three Things
As the seconds ticked by, the air within the room thickened, wrapping around everybody in the room except Calista whose gaze still contained visible amusement.
The stifling pressure in the room was mostly aimed at Corey and Corey did not need to look, to know the source of the pressure.
Corey could feel a gaze filled with malicious intent, shock, and bafflement coming from his right.
He wanted to try and defend himself, but he decided not to.
He knew that if he did, his master would beat him black and blue even in the presence of a tier 6.
Corey knew that it was only because of Calista that his master had not acted, nor had he said anything.
And he didn't know whether he should be happy or frustrated.
"You seem to know quite a lot Mrs. Manager."
Corey said with a wry smile and twitching lips.
"Not really."
"I mean, I still haven't caught the thieves that stole from my domain."