It was a modern office, its walls made entirely of floor-to-ceiling glass. Sitting here, one could take in more than half the city with a glance into the distance, and Card Adepts often flew past the windows. The glass was exceptionally strong, capable of withstanding powerful energy attacks, and it allowed only one-way viewing: those inside had an unobstructed view of the scenery outside, while those outside could see nothing within.
"Nice place you've got here." Xiao Man sat casually in the swivel chair in the middle of the office, looking perfectly at ease. The elegant, composed air of a mature woman she had displayed earlier vanished without a trace.
Before her, a Short-Bearded Middle-Aged Man in a white suit smiled. "You haven't changed a bit. I always thought the boss made a mistake trying to turn you into a lady."
"So do I." Xiao Man nodded in wholehearted agreement. Leaning back, she casually crossed her legs on the desk. The hem of her black evening gown slid down almost to her thighs, exposing bare legs smoother and finer than silk, impossibly alluring.
The short-bearded man smiled wryly. "Looks like the boss wasted all those years of effort." Then something occurred to him, and he chuckled. "I imagine these past few years haven't been easy on you either. Those etiquette lessons, heh!" He laughed softly, as though recalling something amusing.
Xiao Man rolled her eyes at him. "I hate etiquette lessons most of all, especially Old Woman Fei. She's simply the most terrifying creature in this world."
"What puzzles me is why the boss let you out this time." The short-bearded man looked perplexed.
The carefree expression on Xiao Man's face immediately vanished. She withdrew her long legs and sat upright. "This is rather serious."
The short-bearded man was slightly