After resolving their quiet, intense conversation inside the private quarters, Jillyanna and Travis finally stepped back into the spacious main executive office. Almost right on cue, a series of brisk, dramatic knocks echoed against the heavy double doors before Diego pushed them open, stepping inside with a deeply sullen, theatrical scowl plastered across his face.
He didn't bother offering a formal greeting. Instead, he slouched straight over to the plush leather sofa in the center of the lounge area, unceremoniously dropping himself onto the cushions with a heavy, exaggerated sigh.
"I am officially a bruised and battered man," Diego announced dramatically, unbuttoning the lower half of his crisp vest to pull up the hem of his white dress shirt. He pointed a dramatic finger at the fresh, distinct blue-violet mark blooming along his right ribcage. "Look at this! Evidence of unprovoked physical assault in the workplace!"
