Overprotective- Overbearing

He grabbed her shoulder with a hand to steady her, as their eyes met.

"Excuse me....". Her heart pounded hard in her chest and she couldn't help but wonder where all the confidence from before had gone.

His eyebrows knitted together as he stared back. "You should learn to greet and say thank you first". He released her shoulder and moved aside to let her inside the room.

"Morning...". The words almost came out in a whisper as she didn't wish to address him with too much respect. She noticed he was already dressed in a suit for work and had a briefcase in his hand which he carefully placed on the reading table.

Diane stood with her back against the wall as he took a single step forward.

Winston had informed him about seeing Igris leave the hotel and the fact that he didn't know how to question the woman.