Ryan sat still. This is so not good, he thought. He tried mustering every courage to ensure he was able to maintain eye contact with the man who looked displeased with him. It was working but the fear in him was mounting up to a point where he would have to break up his courageous barrier soon enough.
Troy Smith, the director, was upset and that could not be doubted. Ryan had committed a huge offence. A big mistake from his side. And ways to try to see how the issue could be resolved was what he was trying to make out.
"How on earth were you even able to get firsthand information on the reporter before I got you informed? Don't tell me Mr Holmes let you in on it?" The director spoke, his tone suggesting an attempt to suppress his anger.