"Please behave yourself!" Aurora's voice rang through the office as she shot to her feet, her face flushed with indignation.
I watched Manager Ross's smile fade, his expression hardening into something ugly and vindictive. The atmosphere in the room shifted instantly from uncomfortable to dangerous.
"Excuse me?" Ross's voice dropped low. "I think you misunderstood my professional interest in your... development."
Jaxon stood up quickly, his face pale. "Manager Ross, I apologize for any confusion. Perhaps we should reschedule this interview for another day."
Ross ignored him completely, his eyes fixed on Aurora. "Do you understand how lucky you are to even be considered for this position? There are dozens of applicants with better qualifications than yours."