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“The secretary moved in to block Simon as I followed Thierry into the office. As the door closed, I heard her whisper, "I think it's very sweet, you sticking up for your brother like that." "I'm not trying to be sweet," Simon said, raising his voice so Thierry could hear. "I'm trying to be fair…” quote by Kelley Armstrong
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“The secretary moved in to block Simon as I followed Thierry into the office. As the door closed, I heard her whisper, "I think it's very sweet, you sticking up for your brother like that." "I'm not trying to be sweet," Simon said, raising his voice so Thierry could hear. "I'm trying to be fair. But apparently no one's interested in that.”

Kelley Armstrong

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A secretive secretary manipulates events, revealing hidden agendas and loyalty tests.

In simple terms: A secretary blocks a plan, exposing loyalty.

Key Takeaway

Watch for hidden motives in power dynamics.

Themes

betrayal loyalty manipulation

Mood

suspenseful tense

Type

narrative dramatic

When to use this quote

  • office politics
  • family disputes
  • investigations

Key Concepts

politics trust authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives the secretary's actions?
  • How do you respond to hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective

The narrative may exaggerate for drama.

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