A Calculated Wager

Soon, Valerie was led to the office.

She and Darius just stared at each other.

After a while of looking at her half-eaten donut and breathing in the scent of food in the previously-unscented room, Darius finally could not take it anymore.

“Is this your breakfast?” Darius asked, his brows furrowed.

“Yes. What's the matter?” Valerie gave him an innocent look.

At that, Darius took in a deep breath, s