The young woman didn’t react. She slightly lowered her head and stood calmly, as if she hadn’t heard the poisonous remarks.
— Excuse me, — she asked again, — when will your director be able to see me?

— I’ve already notified him, he’ll come out himself, — the receptionist said with a grimace.

A moment later, the elevator doors opened, and an older man in an expensive suit stepped out. He immediately noticed the girl and, to everyone’s surprise, smiled broadly: