Seeds of Rivalry

The General didn't say a word, just tapped his fingers in a steady rhythm on the desk, his face giving nothing away.

Gage, on the other hand, was already sweating bullets. He shot Cora, who clearly had no idea what was going on, a sharp glare, then quickly said, "Sir, this girl is just young and hot-headed.

"She made a fuss over a trivial disagreement and brought it all the way to you. I'll take