Susan Caldwell appeared incredibly enthusiastic at that moment, yet she also projected an air of reservation and dignity. Her voice and body language were perfectly calibrated—she was cultured, well-mannered, and beautiful.
Nathaniel Nathan, however, didn't even glance at Susan Caldwell. He walked directly to Vera Xavier's side and stared at her, his face cold and expressionless. She, in turn, wore a look of utter dejection. If the calm, sharp woman from before had been an eagle, then the woman now was a little quail—impossibly docile.
His aura was immense. From the moment he entered, all eyes were on him. To any keen observer, the way the two of them looked meant that Vera Xavier had done something to wrong Nathaniel Nathan.
Susan Caldwell saw this as a golden opportunity to make an impression on Nathaniel Nathan. She said earnestly, "Sir, you should probably stay away from this young lady. She's very likely a drug dealer's woman."
