Chapter 6 Surprise Assignment

• I was uncomfortable. I could feel the eyes of Charles' assistants on my back as I gestured and talked about the departments.
• Equally awkward were the stares of colleagues that quickly dropped when we neared and then came back as soon as I'd looked the other direction. I tried to point out as many people as I could, forcing them to look up and smile. Some waved or dipped their heads deferentially to the new boss.
• I knew they were all wondering the same thing that I was.