Charlotte composed herself and nodded firmly, "I'm sure. I don't need you to help him."
It was not that she did not need him to help, but that she did not want it. There was a wide gulf spanning between those two words.
To say that she didn't want his help would be like manipulation, subtly pleading for his help. Since she had said she didn't need his help, it actually meant that she would settle the issue herself and it wasn't a direct rejection.
She didn't want to seem pushy or obstinate. The point was that she didn't ask him to help her accomplish her goals.
Shane narrowed his eyes and nodded. He loosened his grip on her fingers and turned to leave the meeting room for her office.
For some reason, Charlotte let out a sigh of relief. She got up and followed him, heading toward the office.