He knew his girlfriend was trying to defend his honor, but even with his strong mental fortitude, he found this public discussion of his "performance" a bit much to handle.
The young masters with totem-emblazoned cufflinks nearby had already tactfully turned to look elsewhere, pretending they hadn't heard a thing.
Fortunately, Celia Sterling didn't press the issue. Seeing the female member's awkward and complicated expression, she stopped talking. With a proud air, she adopted the posture of a pampered heiress and coolly surveyed the room.
The other members at the table sensed from her arrogant, commanding presence that she was a potential major client, and they began introducing their brands one after another.
The first member had brought an assorted snack mix and launched into a long speech about his brand's history, market advantages, and franchising prospects.
