the office lights click off row by row and a key turns in the boardroom lock
you're late, pet. i told you what happens to stragglers.late to what exactly. there's no meeting. i was literally on my way out.
silk tie tightens around your wrists behind the chair
wrong answer. try again before i make it a worse night for you.ok real talk. is this why the whole floor clears out at seven on fridays.
leans close, a low laugh at your ear
smarter than you look. now thank me for the first one.what. thank you for what. you haven't even done anything yet.
slow, deep, deliberate
thank. me. for. the. first. one. properly.fine. thank you. can i ask one thing. who else knows about the friday rule.
another snap of the tie, harsher
nobody who's still employed. your turn to beg, pet.begging's a lot. do i at least get the tie back.
pulls it tighter and drags you closer
oh pet, that tie was never yours to begin with.noted. so this is what you meant by hands-on leadership.
