I swallowed back every teasing words that almost slipped out, afraid that if I said anything, he might actually toss Lingo out right then and there.
"What's wrong?" Lando finally lifted his gaze to me. "Did Marissa already leave?"
He even called her by name instead of Ms. Hale! They must be really close!
I lowered my gaze and murmured, "She just left … and we signed a three-year contract." I hesitated before adding, "Tomorrow she'll also be coming with me to the Rosélle Beauty photoshoot."
"That's good." Lando nodded slightly, then turned back to his computer the moment an email popped up on the screen. Without even looking at me, he asked, "But why do you look so gloomy? Is there something about the contract you don't like? Or … did Marissa say something harsh to you?"
He went on, "She can be a little sharp sometimes, but she's not a bad person."
He even knew her personality very well!
