With just one sentence, it was as if a spark had ignited Justin Battleson. There was now an additional hint of coldness in his gaze.
"Good then."
Justin Battleson practically squeezed that sentence out through his gritted teeth. Then he turned around and walked briskly away with long strides.
Sophie Allen watched as the tall figure disappeared around the corner before finally withdrawing her gaze.
Just hang in there a bit longer, and she'd soon be free from him.
With that thought in mind, Sophie felt less weary all at once.
At that moment, Abigail Taylor asked her to serve some wine in another private room, so she briskly went on her way.
She seemed to have forgotten everything that happened that night; she worked until eight in the morning, clocking out precisely on time.
In the dressing room, she twisted her neck, relieving the tension in it with a few audible cracks, which invigorated her considerably.