"Ah… I mean, he's like a superhuman in the business world," she said, searching for the right words.
"Yeah, he's a tycoon," Brett replied simply.
With that, the tension eased, and their attention drifted back to the television once more.
A faint smile tugged at Manson's lips; controlled, almost calculated.
"I focus on results," he replied. "Emotions complicate efficiency. In my line of work, clarity matters more than comfort."
Eva's eyes flickered, something unreadable passing through them.
"Clarity," she repeated softly, almost to herself.
Brett glanced at her. "You don't buy that?"
She didn't answer immediately. Instead, her gaze remained fixed on the screen, studying Manson like he was a puzzle she refused to solve too quickly.
Back in the studio, the interviewer leaned forward slightly. "There are also rumors about your personal life influencing your business decisions. Care to address that?"
A pause.
Subtle. Brief. But there.
