Chapter 1013: Don’t touch that area
People smile for hundreds of reasons. It was the most basic expression humans do. And that smile on Hera spoke a thousand words.
"How embarrassing." Elliot raised his brows briefly, tapping his fingertips on the surface of the table. He leaned back slowly, scanning the faces present in the conference room. "I should’ve known you wouldn’t come in here yourself if you hadn’t done any preparations. I wonder how many more people you got in here?"
Hera chuckled with her lips closed, leaning back comfortably. "You’ve been in that position for years now, Elliot Dunkel. I’m sure you have a broad idea of why the Reapers remained untouchable."
"It’s always been a thought, like a splint in my throat I couldn’t get rid of." Elliot maintained his amicable smile. "However, the Reapers aren’t the ones untouchable. It was you."
"Well, I take that as a compliment, sir."
"If you aren’t here for Wolf, I wonder what made you come in here yourself?"
"Clear Wolf’s record."
"I cannot do that. It’s protocol. I might be the president elected by the General Assembly, but I am still bound by my oath."
"I’m not making a request, Mr. Dunkel."
Elliot’s smile remained, unfazed by the calm yet intimidating look in her eyes. "Are you saying it’s an order?"
"I didn’t want to hurt your feelings." Hera shrugged. "You’re the president of this organization. I’m sure you can change one or two things."