When she finally did, her face was unreadable. “Gentlemen, we are dealing with something very significant here,” she started, her eyes locked on John’s. The gravity in her tone made the room feel even more stifling. This was no ordinary day, no ordinary situation.
“Apologies, but I need to take this call,” she uttered, not waiting for John’s acknowledgment before briskly walking away. She gripped her phone with an urgency that sent a jolt of apprehension through John’s heart.