slightly softened his frosty demeanor.
“Mr. James…”
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Owen had expected the same cool indifference and subtle hostility from James that he had encountered upstairs. However, he was taken aback to find James unexpectedly patient and polite after just a few exchanges.
This sudden shift left Owen feeling almost startled as if something was amiss. He had been bracing for continued indifference, which seemed more fitting.
“… Once you take up your post in Riverdale, your career is sure to flourish,” James said in a tone that was nothing short of courteous.
Owen stood there, somewhat dazed by the praise, struggling to reconcile this unexpected warmth with the icy reception he had anticipated.
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