After Bert had taken Washington Co in such a manner, Daniel could never look at him with anything but disdain.
Lilian stood up, holding her phone and waving it at her father.
"Dad, I'm going out to make a call."
She then turned to leave. When she reached the door, she glanced at Bert and gave a slight nod, acknowledging him.
She then turned and walked out. When she reached the door, she glanced at Bert and gave a slight nod, acknowledging him, before leaving the room to give Daniel and Bert some space.
In fact, Lilian didn't have any call to make. It was just a reflex to want to let them be alone.
However, once outside, she paused and wondered if what she had done was the right choice. So, she called her older brother. The phone rang for a long time before he finally picked up.
"What's up?"
Dave's voice was noticeably different from usual. Lilian wasn't sure how to describe it, only that it sounded... unusually... sensual?
